Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, worship the tallest pagoda in Ayutthaya

Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, pay homage to the Chedi Chai Mongkol, the tallest chedi in Ayutthaya Wat Yai Chai Mongkol was built in the early Ayutthaya period during the reign of King Ramathibodi I or King U Thong. The interesting points of Wat Yai Chai Mongkol are the historical stories from the Ayutthaya period, as well as the beautiful architecture that still stands to this day. Behind the prominent Ubosot of Wat Yai is the Chedi Chai Mongkol. It is believed that it was built during the reign of King Naresuan the Great when he won the elephant battle to celebrate his victory over the Maha Uparat of Burma and was given the name “Chedi Chai Mongkol” in 2135 B.E. However, most people called it “Phra Chedi Yai”, which is the origin of the name “Wat Yai Chai Mongkol”. Inside the temple, there is a shrine to King Naresuan the Great for you to pay homage to. Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Ayutthaya Address: 40/3 Village No. 3, Khlong Suan Phlu Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province Open for visit: 08.00-17.00 hrs. Tel: 0-3524-2640 #Drive and rest when tired #mind_madge #thailand #Central Region Team #Places to visit near Bangkok #Visit Ayutthaya