Wat Phothivihan (Reclining Buddha)

Wat Phothivihan is a Thai Theravada Buddhist temple in Kampung Jambu, Tumpat District, Kelantan, Malaysia, about 20 km north of Kota Bharu. It is renowned for housing a 40-metre-long reclining Buddha statue, completed in 1979 and regarded as one of the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia. The temple complex features Thai-style architecture, colourful murals, and associated shrines, serving as a major religious centre for Kelantan's Siamese community and a prominent cultural attraction for visitors.

Visitors can expect an open temple compound centred on a large sheltered hall housing the 40-metre reclining Buddha statue. The grounds include Thai-style roofs, ornate columns, wall murals depicting Buddhist teachings, smaller Buddha images, and prayer areas. The setting is flat and village-like, with parking outside and walkways connecting halls. Visitors can walk around the reclining Buddha, view detailed artwork, observe worshippers making offerings, and explore adjacent shrines and gardens at a relaxed pace.