Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (Wat Leng Nei Yi)

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At the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown is the Chinese-Buddhist temple of Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, known as Wat Leng Nei Yi. The temple is the center of festivities during important Chinese festivals.

Location

Chinatown area, Charoenkrung Road, Yaowarat, Pomprab Sattru Phai, Bangkok

Direction

Take bus routes 1, 4, 7, 25, 40, 53, 73

Highlights

Low rambling structure with the requisite dragons playing with a pearl on the roof
A labyrinth of passages connecting various alters to Buddha as well as Taoist deities

Activities

Pay homage to the Chinese sacred sanctities inside the temple

Open Hrs.

Daily from 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Fee

No admission fee

Other Info

Highly crowded during Chinese New Year and Vegetarian Festival.

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