Wat Yai Chai Mongkol

Wat Yai Chai Monglhon, meaning “Great Monastery of Auspicious Victory”, is one of the landmarks of Ayutthaya, standing high, and visible to all, which approaches the city from the east. It was built by King U-Thong in the 4th century, in order to memorize the victory of killing the Burma prince in the war between Thailand and Myanmar, for the use of the monks who had returned from Ceylon after studying under Phra Vanarat Maha Thera. 
Wat Yai Chai Mongkol is famous for reclining Buddha of 28-metre length, which cozily lying in the sunshine surrounded by ruins, full of original peace of Buddhism. You can climb up to the chedi encircled by many Buddha statues, which houses a small prayer room with four golden statues standing at the four corners, to feel the charm of this amazing temple.