Wat Phothivihan
A Thai temple in Che Ba village, home to a golden reclining Buddha about 40 m long, one of the largest in Malaysia.
Wat Phothivihan lies about 12 km southwest of Kota Bharu, in Che Ba village. It is a Buddhist temple serving Kelantan's Thai community. Completed in 1973, the golden reclining Buddha is about 40 m long and was once claimed to be among the largest in Southeast Asia. The temple also houses a statue of Guanyin, statues of the eighteen arhats and Thai-style pagodas, reflecting the blend of Thai, Chinese and Malay cultures. Admission is free, and you must remove your shoes before entering the hall. You can hire a car to visit other Thai temples around Tumpat as a combined tour.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Wat Machimmaram
- Wat Mai Suwankiri
- Kampung Laut Mosque
- Tambatan Diraja Waterfront
- Bank Kerapu WWII Memorial Museum
- Kelantan Islamic Museum
- Muhammadi Mosque
- Istana Jahar