About Wat Ayodhaya
Wat Ayodhaya is a historic Buddhist temple located in Tambon Ayodhya, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand, east of Ayutthaya Historical Park island. Believed to predate or coincide with the founding of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, it is associated with the early settlement of Ayodhya. The temple features a restored ordination hall, chedi ruins and Buddha images, reflecting Ayutthaya architectural style and serving as an active religious site for local worship.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet, active Buddhist temple compound east of Ayutthaya's island city. The site includes a restored ubosot (ordination hall), historic chedi and Buddha images, open grounds with mature trees, and areas for merit-making. It is less crowded than the main Historical Park temples, offering a calm setting for sightseeing, photography and observing local religious practices.
Key highlights
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Historic Buddhist temple associated with the early Ayodhya settlement
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Restored ordination hall (ubosot) with Buddha images
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Ancient chedi ruins reflecting Ayutthaya-period architecture
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Active place of worship for the local community
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Quiet setting east of Ayutthaya Historical Park away from main crowds