Wat Maheyong
วัดมเหยงคณ์
An ancient temple ruin on the eastern outskirts of the old city. A ring of elephant sculptures surrounds the chedi base, making it one of the rare elephant-supported chedis in Ayutthaya.
Wat Maheyong was built in the 15th century and extensively repaired in the early 18th century. During the Burmese siege, it served as one of the Burmese army's camps. The most distinctive feature of the ruins is the ring of elephant statues around the chedi base, influenced by the Sukhothai style. There are also remnants of an ordination hall and the walls of a Buddha hall. Admission is about 50 baht, included in the six-temple combined ticket. The adjacent monastery is still a meditation centre, so please keep quiet. Located about 2 km east of the old city. It can be explored by bicycle together with Wat Kudi Dao and other eastern ruins, and it is rarely crowded.
Opening hours
08:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Ayothaya Floating Market
- Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
- Chantharakasem Palace
- Wat Phanan Choeng
- Wat Ratchaburana
- Wat Mahathat
- Baan Hollanda
- Elephant Kraal