Wat Bowon Niwet considered the most important temples of Bangkok, not least because it was here a number of kings (including the current king of Thailand, King Bhumibol) was a time monkhood. The national headquarters of the Buddhist sect Thammayut, the temple was built in 1829 and there very ornate "shrine hall and the Buddha image the 14th century. The temple is also located Mahamakut Buddhist university. Its main gate is opened once a week at the observance of holidays and events. The gate is finished in gold magazine and its highly ornate design includes colored glass. Bowon Niwet Wat is a good place to go if you have time, but might not be as important as some of the main sites, if you have limited time.
Information: Access to the temple is free and is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Directions: The temple is Recently (Rattanakosin) area in Bangkok is Phra Shumen Road. If you want to go by taxi, the risk of central Bangkok will be 80-90 baht region.
The following buses will get you there:
Bus number: 15, 56, 68
Contact:
Tel: 0-2281-2831-3
Website: http://www.watbowon.org/
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