Phu Khao Thong Temple, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province

Wat Phu Khao Thong is an ancient temple in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. #Wat Phu Khao Thong is assumed to have been built during the reign of King Ramesuan in 1387. There is a large pagoda called Phu Khao Thong Pagoda. Phu Khao Thong Pagoda is a large pagoda about 90 meters high, located in the middle of a rice field, which can be used to spot enemies from afar. In 1569, King Bayinnaung of Hanthawaddy successfully led his army to invade Ayutthaya. Therefore, a large Mon-style pagoda was built as a memorial at this temple. During the reign of King Borommakot, the pagoda was renovated and changed from a Mon pagoda to a twelve-tiered pagoda that was popular at that time. The base is in the Mon style. The Department of Public Works and Town & Country Planning, in collaboration with the Fine Arts Department, built a royal monument of King Naresuan the Great on horseback in front of Wat Phu Khao Thong, near the royal monument of Queen Suriyothai that the Department of Public Works had built earlier. It is believed that this area was originally an open field where enemy troops were stationed. And there were many elephant battles in many eras. I must say that this temple is very peaceful. There are not many tourists. I recommend that my friends try to visit Wat Phu Khao Thong in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province because this is an ancient site with a long history. It is worth studying and learning about. #Secret location #Visit Ayutthaya temples #Ayutthaya old city #Visit Ayutthaya