About Wat Si Sawai
Wat Si Sawai stands in the central part of Sukhothai Historical Park, and its three towers look nothing like the lotus-bud chedis around it. The sanctuary goes back to the late 12th or early 13th century. A linga, images of Hindu gods and a lintel of the reclining Vishnu were found here, which is how we know it started out Hindu. The towers face south, which is unusual, and if you look closely the lower parts are laterite and the upper parts are brick. Sukhothai's builders later folded it into a Buddhist monastery, so what you see today was built and changed over a long time.
Things to do at Wat Si Sawai
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See the three towers
Culture
They stand in a row and face south, which is unusual for a temple in the Khmer style.
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Spot where the stone changes
Culture
The lower parts of the towers are laterite and the upper parts are brick.
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Look for the Buddhist additions
Culture
The halls in front were added when Sukhothai turned the old sanctuary into a Buddhist monastery.
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Fit it into your park day
Culture
It's in the central part of Sukhothai Historical Park, so it's easy to add to the main temples.
Boat trips and park access change with the season and weather, so confirm locally before you go.
When to go
Best months for The North: Nov to Jan. Month-by-month guide
- Jan Best
- Feb Good
- Mar Avoid
- Apr Avoid
- May Mixed
- Jun Mixed
- Jul Mixed
- Aug Mixed
- Sep Mixed
- Oct Good
- Nov Best
- Dec Best
Regional weather guide, not specific to Wat Si Sawai. Tap a month for details.
