Phra Wihan Khot

Pagoda on four sides of Phra Wihan Khot are designed by Chinese artists Phra Wihan Khot (Gallery or Cloister) This was built around the ordination hall during the time of King Rama II, of brick and mortar with roof of ceramic tiles. There are rows of Buddha images inside the gallery in the style of Subduring Mara which date from King Rama II's period. The partals on four sides are very pleasingly designed. Pillars are topped with gilded lotuses. Between the pillars and the body of the building there are stone images made by Chinese artists. They were brought from China as balast in tradings junks. The royal artist, Prince Naris praised this gallery as the most perfect of its kind.

At the bottom of small Pagoda are designed by Chinese artists

---

Information

: Tourism Authority of Thailand Tourist Service Center : Hotel & Bungalows in Bangkok