About Wat Phra Samut Chedi
Wat Phra Samut Chedi is a historic Buddhist temple in Phra Samut Chedi District, Samut Prakan Province, located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River near its mouth. Dominated by a prominent white chedi, it was originally built on an island in the river. The temple is the provincial symbol of Samut Prakan and is notable for its riverside setting, classic Rattanakosin architecture, and annual worship festival.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a riverside temple complex centered on a tall white bell-shaped chedi visible from the Chao Phraya River. The grounds include the main chedi, viharn, ubosot, and open courtyards along the riverbank. The setting is calm with river views, ferry piers nearby, and local markets during festival periods. Visitors can walk around the chedi, view river traffic, observe merit-making activities, and explore the temple buildings.
Key highlights
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Iconic white chedi that is the symbol of Samut Prakan Province
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Historic riverside location originally on an island in the Chao Phraya River
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Classic Rattanakosin-period architecture from the reigns of Rama II and Rama III
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Panoramic views of the Chao Phraya River mouth and ferry crossing
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Annual Phra Samut Chedi Festival with procession and fair