Wongwian Yai, Bangkok

Name: Wongwian Yai
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#382 among attractions in Bangkok

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Wongwian Yai, also spelled "Wong Wian Yai" or "Wongwien Yai", is a large roundabout in Thonburi, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand, where the statue of King Taksin is situated. ()

Local name: วงเวียนใหญ่Coordinates: 13°43'35"N, 100°29'20"E

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ธนบุรี (thnburi)Bangkok Thailand

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Wongwian Yai – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pak Khlong Talat, Kian Un Keng Shrine, Wat Intharam, Wat Kalayanamitr.

1.2 miNE
Busy 24-hour place for flowers and produce
Pak Khlong Talat, Bangkok
30 min walk • Pak Khlong Talat, nestled in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, is a vibrant and bustling market renowned for its extensive array of flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Known colloquially as Bangkok's Flower Market, this destination is a kaleidoscope of color and fragrance...
1 miN
Sacred and religious sites
Kian Un Keng Shrine, Bangkok
25 min walk • Kian Un Keng Shrine or spelled Kuan An Keng Shrine, known internationally as Guanyin Shrine, is an ancient Chinese joss house in Bangkok, located on the western bank of Chao Phraya River, Wat Kanlaya Subdistrict, Thon Buri District, Thonburi side in the area of Kudi Chin...
0.5 miSW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Intharam, Bangkok
12 min walk • Wat Intharam Worawihan, also commonly known in short as Wat Intharam is a third-class royal temple in the area of Bang Yi Ruea, Thon Buri District, Bangkok. This temple is recognized as "the temple of King Taksin the Great".
0.9 miN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Buddhist temple
Wat Kalayanamitr, Bangkok
25 min walk • Wat Kalayanamitr Varamahavihara is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. The temple is located in Wat Kanlaya sub-district, on the Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple was established in 1825 by Chaophraya Nikonbodin, a wealthy Thai Chinese trader, who donated the temple to Rama III.
1 miN
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Molilokkayaram, Bangkok
27 min walk • Wat Molilokkayaram Ratchawarawihan or simply Wat Molilokkayaram is an ancient Thai temple site between Wat Arun and Wat Kalayanamitr rim Khlong Bangkok Yai near Anuthin Sawat Bridge and close to Tonson Mosque.
1.1 miNE
Sacred and religious sites
Guan Yu Shrine, Bangkok
28 min walk • Guan Yu Shrine or written as Gong Wu Shrine is a historic shrine of Lord Guan, Martial God of Loyalty and Righteousness in Chinese beliefs. Located in Khwaeng Somdet Chao Phraya, Khet Khlong San, Bangkok's Thonburi side on the western bank of Chao Phraya River.
0.8 miNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Anongkharam, Bangkok
21 min walk • Wat Anongkharam Worawihan is a second grade royal temple of Worawihan. It was built in 1850 in dedication for King Rama III. The formerly named was Wat Noi Khamthaem after its founder Dame Noi, wife of an noble, Somdet Chao Phraya Borom Maha Phichai Yat, the temple was built along with neighbouring Wat Phichai Yat.
0.9 miN
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Hong Rattanaram, Bangkok
24 min walk • Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan, or just called Wat Hong Rattanaram is an ancient Thai Buddhist temple located in Bangkok rim the Khlong Bangkok Yai canal.
0.7 miNE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Phichai Yat, Bangkok
18 min walk • Wat Phichaya Yatikaram Worawihan, also referred to as Wat Phichai Yat is a Thai Buddhist temple in Bangkok, regarded as one of the most beautiful and outstanding temples of Bangkok and Thonburi side.
0.8 miN
Mosque
Bang Luang Mosque, Bangkok
21 min walk • Bang Luang Mosque is a historic mosque in Bangkok located in Soi Arun Amarin 7, New Arun Amarin Road, Wat Kanlaya Subdistrict, Thon Buri District, Thonburi side within Kudi Khao Community by the Khlong Bangkok Yai near mouth of Chao Phraya River, it's also known as Kudi Khao and Kudi To Yi.
~1190 ftSW
Wat Arun temple and long-tail boat rides
Thonburi, Bangkok
6 min walk • Thonburi is an area of modern Bangkok. During the era of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya, its location on the right bank at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River had made it an important garrison town, which is reflected in its name: thon a loanword from Pali dhána wealth and buri, from púra fortress.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wongwian Yai?

Nearby attractions include Hiran Ruchi, Bangkok (6 min walk), Thonburi, Bangkok (6 min walk), Wat Intharam, Bangkok (12 min walk), Wat Phichai Yat, Bangkok (18 min walk).

How to get to Wongwian Yai by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wongwian Yai:

Train

Wongwian Yai (6 min walk)
Talat Phlu (22 min walk)

Metro

Pho Nimit • Lines: BTS Silom (14 min walk)
Wongwian Yai • Lines: BTS Silom (15 min walk)

Bus

Ratchapruek (26 min walk)
Bts กรุงธนบุรี • Lines: 3 (28 min walk)

Ferry

Yodpiman (28 min walk)
Rajinee • Lines: เรือประจำทาง (ไม่มีธง), เส้นทางเดินเรือโดยสารฯ คลองบางกอ (29 min walk)