Wat Traphang Ngoen
วัดตระพังเงิน
A small 'Silver Pond' temple west of Wat Mahathat, where a lotus-bud chedi and an island shrine in the pond complement each other. It is quiet and beautiful in the evening.
The name means 'Silver Pond', in contrast to the Golden Pond temple to the east. The main structure is a lotus-bud chedi typical of Sukhothai, with walking and standing Buddha reliefs in its niches. The ruins of a shrine on an island in the pond can be viewed from the bank. At sunset the chedi is reflected in the water, making it a quieter photo spot than Wat Mahathat. Included in the Central Zone ticket; it is within a five-minute walk of Wat Mahathat.
Opening hours
06:30–19:30
Nearby sights
- Wat Sa Si
- Wat Si Sawai
- Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai
- Sukhothai Historical Park
- San Ta Pha Daeng
- King Ramkhamhaeng Monument
- Ramkhamhaeng National Museum
- Wat Sorasak