
Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan
Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan
Bangkok, Thailand
Ornate 19th-century Buddhist temple, famed for its 20-m. red teak Giant Swing & 8 m. bronze Buddha.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
Ornate 19th-century Buddhist temple, famed for its 20-m. red teak Giant Swing & 8 m. bronze Buddha.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Sibi George — a month ago
วัดสุทัศนเทพวราราม or The Heavenly City Temple. Quite an intresting wat, with a distinct colour palatte of gold-orange & greenish blue. It's a royal temple with a lot of history tied to the founding of Bangkok. The interior is beautiful with traditional thai murals. One particular relief is of a ghost being fed by monks. There are also golden leaf doors carved by a Thai king. Well maintained & always quiet, it feels like an escape from the hustle & bustle of the city. The traditions are also qui
**★★★★★ Local Guide — 3 months ago
Wat Suthat Thepwararam is truly one of the most beautiful and peaceful temples in Bangkok. The moment you walk through the gates, you feel a sense of calm and timelessness. The temple grounds are spacious and very well maintained, with beautiful traditional architecture and an incredible sense of history. Inside the main hall, the giant bronze Buddha statue is breathtaking, and the detailed mural paintings along the walls tell fascinating stories from Buddhist teachings — it’s like stepping back
**★★★★★ Summer Nova — 3 months ago
This is one of the most beautiful temples where I love to pay respect to Thao Vessuwan in Bangkok. The atmosphere is peaceful, especially on weekday afternoons when it’s not crowded. There are many shaded spots to rest and escape the sun.
It’s also easy to get here — for those who don’t ride motorbikes service or drive, taking the MRT and walking a short distance is the most convenient option.
Wishing you all good things when you visit this place. 🙏✨
**★★★★★ Chen E. — 4 months ago
I visited during a special event and really enjoyed the temple. This is one of the historic royal temples with the famous Giant Swing right in front. There are many legends and stories connected to this place which makes it even more fascinating, especially the ghost story like tall hungry ghost.
Inside, the space is beautiful and peaceful. The main ubosot or ordination hall is stunning. The wall paintings are impressive and the large Buddha statue makes the whole atmosphere feel majestic.
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**★★★★☆ Miss Peacock — a month ago
Senior enters for free upon validation
We visited on a weekday evening around 7.15pm and have the place almost to ourselves. There was chanting going on - very peaceful place. Love the oriental plants/ flowers decking out the gardens














