Wat Tha Ka Rong
A colorful kitschy temple and floating market off the beaten path.

πŸ“œ Situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya river in Ayutthaya, Wat Tha Ka Rong is a unique blend of temple and floating market.
πŸ” Known as the 'monastery of the crying crow', it dates back to the mid-16th century and is known for its colorful, kitschy blend of religious site and amusement arcade.

Why Go

🎨 Experience a unique blend of colorful kitsch, traditional religious site, and animatronics
🍜 Enjoy authentic Thai dishes at the floating market for cheap prices
🚽 Visit the award-winning "Best Toilet Award" facility
🐠 Feed catfish by the river, a popular local activity
πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ Offers a more authentic experience, mostly frequented by locals

Tips

πŸ—“οΈ Visit on a weekend to experience the full floating market
🚌 Easily accessible from Bangkok by bus (80-100 Baht, <2 hrs) or train (22 Baht, 2.5 hrs)
🚲 Explore Ayutthaya's attractions by bike or take a tuk-tuk (around 200 Baht to the temple)

Hours

πŸ•’ Open all week, floating market operates on weekends.

Last updated 28 days ago

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