Wat Apson Sawan, Bangkok

Name: Wat Apson Sawan
Address: Bangkok, Thailand

#71 among attractions in Bangkok

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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Wat Apson Sawan Worawihan, also simply known as Wat Apson Sawan is an ancient Thai Buddhist temple more than 200 years in Bangkok. It is situated rim canal Khlong Dan bounded by other temple were famed Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Wat Nang Chi, and across the canal is Wat Khun Chan in Talat Phlu quarter. ()

Coordinates: 13°43'12"N, 100°28'12"E

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Wat Apson Sawan – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Wat Intharam, Thonburi, Wat Nak Prok.

~520 ftN
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Bangkok
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0.9 miE
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Intharam, Bangkok
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1.1 miE
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Thonburi, Bangkok
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~1570 ftSW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Nak Prok, Bangkok
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0.8 miNW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Kamphaeng Bangchak, Bangkok
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0.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Bangkok Yai District, Bangkok
13 min walk • Bangkok Yai is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. Neighbouring districts are Bangkok Noi, Phra Nakhon, Thon Buri, Phasi Charoen, and Taling Chan.
~1510 ftN
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Pradu Chimphli, Bangkok
8 min walk • Wat Pradu Chimphli is an ancient civilian Thai Buddhist temple in Wat Tha Phra Subdistrict, Bangkok Yai District, Bangkok's Thonburi side. The temple is situated rim Khlong Bangkok Yai, where is confluence of khlongs Phasi Charoen, and Bangkok Yai.
1.1 miNE
Area
Bang Rak, Bangkok
29 min walk • Bang Rak is one of the fifty districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It lies on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River, beyond Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem, which marked the old city boundary.
1.6 miNE
Mosque
Kudi Charoenphat, Bangkok
42 min walk • Kudi Charoenphat is a Mosque of Muslim Shia sect or Chao Sen in Thai perception, it was built during the reign of King Phutthayotfa Chulalok by Phraya Chula Ratchamontri II since early Rattanakosin era.
0.6 miE
Museum
Thai Bank Museum, Bangkok
15 min walk • The Thai Bank Museum was established by Siam Commercial Bank with the objective of gathering and collecting documents and tools that demonstrate the evolution and development of the country's financial and banking systems.
~1340 ftSW
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Wat Nang Chi Chotikaram, Bangkok
7 min walk • Wat Nang Chi Chotikaram or Wat Nang Chi Worawihan, simply known as Wat Nang Chai is a Thai Buddhist third-class royal temple in Bangkok.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wat Apson Sawan?

Nearby attractions include Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen, Bangkok (3 min walk), Wat Nang Chi Chotikaram, Bangkok (7 min walk), Wat Pradu Chimphli, Bangkok (8 min walk), Wat Nak Prok, Bangkok (8 min walk).

How to get to Wat Apson Sawan by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wat Apson Sawan:

Metro

Bang Phai • Lines: MRT Blue (12 min walk)
Wutthakat • Lines: BTS Silom (13 min walk)

Train

Talat Phlu (14 min walk)
Wutthakat (15 min walk)

Bus

Ratchapruek (18 min walk)
อู่กัลปพฤกษ์ • Lines: 195, 209 (21 min walk)

Ferry

Bang Wa • Lines: เส้นทางเดินเรือโดยสารฯ คลองบางกอ (21 min walk)