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Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
Dragon Flower Temple (Wat Leng Noei Yi)
Thursday 08:00-16:30
423 Charoen Krung Road, Bangkok
Wat Mangkon 3 Min Blue-Line MRT
Sam Yot 0.9 km Blue-Line MRT
- 13'777 Ratings
Reviews Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
One of the famous temples in Yaowarat, Wat Mangkon Kamalawat offers many religious activities in a great atmosphere. The temple has better rules than many others, as it doesn't allow the use of incense, which usually produces a lot of smoke. This makes the experience more pleasant for visitors.
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, which means "Dragon Lotus Temple," is a beautiful Chinese Buddhist temple located in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown. During Chinese New Year, it's adorned with red lanterns and filled with people praying for blessings. The temple is very clean and features many shrines dedicated to various deities, including a statue of Sun Wukong. The colorful patterns on the ground and the presence of a pharmacy for good deeds add to its charm, making it worth exploring slowly.
I recently visited Wat Mangkon Kamalawat on my birthday and it was a remarkable experience. The peace and harmony of the temple, along with the cleansing ceremony, made for a very pleasant morning. Although it can get crowded, which affects the level of tranquility, the visit was still gratifying and worthwhile.
Visiting Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, also known as Wat Leng Noei Yi, is a truly enchanting experience. Whether you are a local or a foreign visitor, the temple's serene atmosphere, stunning architecture, and rich cultural heritage offer a perfect setting for reflection and reverence. The intricate details and sacred ambiance make it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking peace, spiritual fulfillment, or simply a beautiful place to explore. Highly recommended for all travelers.
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Wikipedia Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (Thai: วัดมังกรกมลาวาส, pronounced [wát māŋkɔ̄ːn kāmālāːwâːt]), previously (and still commonly) known as Wat Leng Noei Yi (Thai: วัดเล่งเน่ยยี่, pronounced [wát lêŋ nɤ̂j jîː]; simplified Chinese: 龙莲寺; traditional Chinese: 龍蓮寺; pinyin: Lónglián Sì), is the largest and most important Chinese Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It hosts celebrations of a number of year-round events, including Chinese New Year, and the annual Chinese vegetarian festival.
It is located in the district of Pom Prap Sattru Phai in the city's Chinatown, in a courtyard off Charoen Krung Road, accessed by an alleyway. It is served by Wat Mangkon MRT station located in front of the temple.
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