Wat Prayoon

Wat Prayoon, officially Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan, is a second-class royal Buddhist temple in Wat Kanlaya, Thon Buri, Bangkok, on the Thonburi side near Memorial Bridge. Built in 1828 during King Rama III's reign, it is notable for its large white bell-shaped chedi, the Khao Mo turtle mountain garden with ponds and grottoes, and its historic iron fence. The temple received a UNESCO Award of Excellence for cultural heritage conservation.

Visitors can expect a spacious temple compound with a prominent white chedi, ordination hall, vihara, and the distinctive Khao Mo artificial hill landscaped with rocks, ponds, shrines, and turtles. The grounds include a small museum, historic cannons and iron fence, shaded walkways, and ponds where visitors can feed turtles. The setting is relatively quiet compared to temples on the Rattanakosin side, with areas for walking, photography, and merit-making.

Founded in 1828 during the reign of King Rama III by Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Prayurawongse (Dit Bunnag), a high-ranking noble. Construction was completed in the early Rattanakosin period. The temple was granted royal temple status and is classified as a second-class royal temple Worawihan. Its large chedi and iron fence reflect early 19th-century architecture and royal patronage.

An important Theravada Buddhist temple and second-class royal temple. Known for its Khao Mo turtle mountain, which reflects traditional Thai garden design and Buddhist cosmology, and for housing sacred Buddha relics in the main chedi. The temple is a center for merit-making, religious ceremonies, and cultural preservation on the Thonburi side of Bangkok.