Bangkok | Wat Paknam's Megalophobia | Unattainable

To talk about the hottest temple in Bangkok right now, it's neither the Grand Palace nor Wat Arun, but this remote and niche Wat Paknam, especially the golden giant Buddha standing in the residential area. The oppressive feeling of the giant object is very shocking as it is presented in the photos. ⛰【Travel Tips】 📍Detailed address: Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen, can be found on Google. If Google is not accessible due to domestic roaming, try Grab or Apple Map. However, if you're taking photos, it's not recommended to go directly to the temple. Instead, it's better to take a taxi to near Petchkasem Road or 796 Soi Thoet Thai, which is a small alley. Go to the end of the alley where there's no more road; this is opposite Wat Paknam. There are some small signs along the way, you can follow them to the riverside photo spot. Hidden corners often capture more enchanting scenery. 🕙Opening hours: I went in the afternoon, and you can see it from outside after dark. 💰Admission fee: None 🌟Highlights: 👉The entire big Buddha is squeezed into a residential area, which is very abrupt. This place is not a tourist spot, but a real religious site, so naturally, it's free. But unintentionally, it has become more magnificent than some tourist attractions. Those who are good at finding beauty can walk around the outer circle of streets to find photo spots, such as the LadYa8 overpass, and the aforementioned alleys are classic locations. You can take a small boat on the river to see the Buddha (locals charge for this), with views from both the front and back, costing 200 to 300 Thai Baht per person. By boat, you can also see another temple across the river under the bridge, and you can walk there as well. More people stand on the shore to take photos with the big Buddha statue for free. There are also many small paths next to the alley, where you can stroll around and discover various angles of the big Buddha looking down. Many locals live here; it's a very lifelike place, just don't disturb the residents. 👉There is a beverage shop called AT talat phlu on the nearby main road. Navigate there and go up to the third floor to capture the side view of the big Buddha and the white pagoda. Of course, you need to spend a little. I noticed that most of the people drinking coffee here are Chinese, which is quite strange. 👉Of course, you can walk from here along the main road to Wat Paknam. Along the way, you'll pass a bridge. On the north side of the bridge is the Wat Paknam big Buddha, and on the south side are two other big Buddhas at Wat Bang Pla Noi, including a reclining Buddha. They are all beautifully crafted and worth admiring. Crossing the bridge into Wat Paknam, of course, you'll see the main attraction, the golden Buddha of Shakyamuni. You can only realize how tall it is when you see it up close - 69 meters. The Buddha was completed in 2021, and as soon as it was finished, it immediately became famous worldwide. You can find different angles to view it inside the temple. 📌Little Tips: It's quite a task to find photo spots in the hot weather, and it's best to plan your walking route in advance, or it can be very tiring. But often, it's these informal, community-based attractions that are full of culture and outshine many heavily invested 5A tourist areas that aim to make money and spoil the original scenery.