Wat Phothivihan | Kelantan | Tumpat
Wat Phothivihan: Kelantan’s iconic Thai temple with one of Southeast Asia’s longest reclining Buddha statues.
Location & Origin
Found in Tumpat, Kelantan, this Thai temple was built in the 1970s.
Architectural Highlights
Home to a 40-meter-long reclining Buddha, among the largest in Southeast Asia.
Cultural Significance
It is an important religious site for Thai Buddhists in East Malaysia.
Visitor Experience
Popular among visitors for its grandeur, spiritual ambiance, and religious statues.
Festivals Celebrated
Songkran, Wesak Day, Loy Krathong, Kathina
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Specialty / Unique Features
Houses one of Southeast Asia’s largest reclining Buddha statues (40 meters); located in Tumpat, Kelantan.
