About Wat Kudi Dao
Wat Kudi Dao is a restored Buddhist temple ruin located east of Ayutthaya's city island in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province. Built in the early 18th century during the late Ayutthaya period, it features a bell-shaped chedi, viharn and ubosot with stucco decoration. Abandoned after the 1767 fall of Ayutthaya and later restored by the Fine Arts Department, it is part of the Ayutthaya Historical Park and noted for its well-preserved architecture and quiet setting.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet, restored temple ruin set in an open grassy area outside the main city island. The complex includes a large bell-shaped principal chedi, a viharn, an ubosot, and surrounding walls with arched gateways. Stucco ornamentation and well-preserved structures are visible. The site is less crowded than central Ayutthaya temples, offering open grounds for walking, photography and viewing late Ayutthaya architecture.
Key highlights
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Well-restored late Ayutthaya-style bell-shaped principal chedi
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Restored ubosot and viharn with stucco decorative details
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Historic arched gateways and enclosing walls
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Quiet location east of the city island away from main crowds
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Part of Ayutthaya Historical Park UNESCO World Heritage Site