First of all, do not confuse this temple with the famous ones of the same name in Sukhothai and Ayutthaya. Located in Chainat, the ancient temple contains a small historical site which is a combination of Sukhothai art and Ayutthaya art. Highlight attractions included 1. 700 years old ancient Buddha statues in the ruined hall (pillars are the only thing that remain). This is resemble to Wat Mahathat in Sukhothai. 2. Scattering brick pagodas around the site. These pagodas resemble ones in Lopburi and Ayutthaya. 3. "Luang por mor", a sacred Buddha statue believed (by locals) to cure illness (try making a wish !). Also, at the back of the statue, there are 2 milestone pillars of an ancient city "Sankhaburi".

The Buddha head and the legend is fascinating, 400 years of history, the war + the fire and the chopping off the Buddha head. According to local tour guide, usually there would have a guard taking care of the Buddha tree and makes sure when u take photo, ur body must lower than the Buddha head, sign to show respect!! There are tons of don'ts at this place, tourists must follow the local customs wii do.