Wat Traphang Thong
วัดตระพังทอง
A temple on a small island in the Golden Pond east of the old city. Monks still live here, and visitors reach the island by a wooden bridge to see a bell-shaped chedi and a shrine housing a Buddha footprint.
Wat Traphang Thong lies east of the Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, outside the city gate. It is one of the few temples in the historical park still in active use, and admission is free. A long wooden bridge leads to an island in the pond, where there is a Sri Lankan-style bell-shaped chedi and a hall housing a stone Buddha footprint. During the Loy Krathong festival, local people float lanterns on the water here, and the atmosphere is lively. Located next to the park's main entrance and bicycle rental shops, it is a good starting or ending point for a ride.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Ramkhamhaeng National Museum
- Sukhothai Old City Night Market
- King Ramkhamhaeng Monument
- Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai
- Sukhothai Historical Park
- Wat Si Sawai
- San Ta Pha Daeng
- Wat Sorasak