Thailand Travel | Lesser-Known Temples in Bangkok Witness the Glorious History of Chinese Migration to Southeast Asia
Bangkok Dragon Boat Temple
Wat Yannawa Phra Aram Luang
During the Ming Dynasty of China, there was frequent maritime communication with various countries in Southeast Asia, primarily relying on a type of large sailing ship. The ships were painted red and had dragons leaping on both sides of the bow, commonly known as 'Red Head Ships'. Due to the contributions of the Chinese to the construction of Siam, in the early 19th century, during the reign of King Rama III (1824-1851), an order was given to rebuild a sampan and a stupa, constructing a temple in imitation of the Red Head Ships using steel and concrete. Two stupas were built to represent the masts, and the temple was granted the new name 'Dragon Boat Temple' for the public to admire.
In 1987, the temple constructed a Thai-style multipurpose building, three stories high, adorned with five Thai-style roofs, used as a pavilion and hall for preaching, practicing, and meditating, as well as a library. Additionally, the Teochew temple within the grounds was restored, housing Chinese deities.
Mae Thorani Temple
One hundred meters further, there is another Chinese temple: Mae Thorani Temple, colloquially known as 'Kukai Mae'. The main deity is Mae Thorani, with Guan Yu and the God of Wealth as accompanying deities.
Address: 40 Charoen Krung Rd, Yan Nawa, Sathon, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
วัดอยู่คู่กับสังคมไทยมาช้านาน พระพุทธศาสนาเป็นศาสนาประจำชาติไทย วัดยานนาวาเป็นวัดที่มีประวัติยาวนานเช่นกัน ภายในวัดท่านสามารถมาร่วมบุญ ทำสมาธิ หรือแม้กระทั่งชมเรือสำเภาโบราณที่เป็นสัญลักษณ์ของวัดนี้
The Dragon Boat Temple Temple, this kind of temple with a dragon word is culturally resonated with China. It is built in friendly relations between Thailand and China. This temple carries a heavy history. Many people in the local area still come to visit.
A temple that passed by by chance, not far from the hotel I stayed in, the incense was strong, many surrounding countries and local Buddhists in Thailand came here to pray incense, behind the temple is a pier, you can buy food to feed fish and pigeons, very interesting
The temple near Charoen Krung Krung area, there is a junk boat inside the temple to explore, it is a beautiful place suitable for making merit with the spacious area.
Yannawa Temple has a unique building , which is an ancient junk ship located on Charoen Road Krung behind the Chao Phraya River Air good convenient transportation
Yannawa Temple is a large, beautiful temple, convenient transportation, can take the BTS to Saphan Taksin and walk a short distance. There is a bus number 75 passing by.
Nice Temple Wat Yannawa is a temple located along the Chao Phraya River. It"s also located about 5 minutes from the Saphan Taksin BTS station. It"s free to go in. What"s unique about this temple is that there is a boat located inside the complex. The complex is very beautiful and very peaceful. You are free to walk around the entire complex. If you go through the back, you can see the Chao Phraya River. There is a shop along the pier where you can purchase bread and fish food for 20 thb and feed the fish. Beware of all the pigeons that are by the pier. They will fly close to you looking for food. If you"re looking to do merit or just looking to explore some temples, I would highly recommended checking the Wat Yannawa.