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Temple with crocodiles Wat Chakrawatrachawat Woramahawihan, aka Wat Sam Pleum or simply Crocodile Temple is one of the most unusual temples in the capital. It does not shine with beauty and architecture, and is generally little known, but as the name implies, crocodiles live in it, and the real, living ones. There are 4 reptiles in total, and every day at about 17 o'clock the monks feed them. In fairness, it should be said that in addition to crocodiles, there is something to see here, besides it is one of the oldest temples in the capital.
As we managed to find out, the long history and the name of the temple have nothing to do with crocodiles, and the monks could not explain the reason why they are here. Therefore, it is quite possible to assume that they appeared here because of the competition between different temples to attract donations. After all, you probably have already noticed that different temples in Thailand with the most original images, up to the arrangement of attractions, attract attention to themselves in order to collect as many donations as possible.
🕐 Working hours
From 08:00 to 16:00, seven days a week.
💵Entrance fee / ticket price
Free of charge.
🚶 How to get there
The Crocodile Temple is located in Chinatown (temple on the map), and it's not so easy to find it yourself. Dense buildings and narrow streets of Chinatown hide the temple until the very last moment, until you enter its gates. Therefore, it is best to search for it with the navigator. By taxi from the MRT Hua Lamphong Metro Station, or from the Rajchawongse and Marine Depot marinas on the Chaopraya River, no more than 50 baht. (1.53 USD, currency of Thailand).
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