Feeding The Turtles At Wat Prayoon | Bangkok | Thailand

Having failure attempts in entering Temple of Emerald Buddha & The Grand Palace we decided to head somewhere where there is less busy and more relaxing. Feeding the turtles at Wat Prayoon flashed to my mind.

The last time I’ve been to this place was with Ethan when he was around 1 year old – when I was still able to carry him around on a baby carrier. I called it the Turtle Temple, but actually it is adjacent to Wat Prayoon – which I’ve never been in. It is pretty from street view – but one can only take so much temple visits during one’s holiday – perhaps, another time. Since then, the place has been renovated. I remembered when I came with Ethan it was more of a Jungle like where turtles are free to rom about through lots of shrubs and grown tree and underlying stream – with bridges that we can cross over.

This time round – the jungle has been eradicated and replaced with a concrete island, filled with shrines in the middle. Though it is decorated with lovely plants and pretty flower – it still feels very much like a concrete island. The turtles have been habitating the moat. There is now a main balcony for visitors to feed the turtles, though you can walk around the island. It does get pretty hot and so I would advice to go in the afternoon around 2:30pm onwards when the balcony would be in the shade, but then there will be more visitors in the evening. More kids from local schools nearby and couples who just want a sweet moment or two – yet it is a very peaceful place to be.

I asked the keeper there, they said that they jungle was a mosquitos heaven. This way is better as it is easier to keep and clean the moat when necessary.

There is also a Free library box which I rather love. It reminded me of the Little Free Library back in the UK.

Yes, this is the very famous Turtle Temple I have been rambling about post after post where Ethan has accidentally knocked my mobile into the moat and all my beautiful photos and video have gone – FOREVER! We did tried to fish it out – but it was never retrieved.  Oh my life! I was a little sad, but Ethan was very apologetic straightaway. How can I be angry at him? Just thank goodness it wasn’t my camera as well! Hahaha

Some days I feel like being a turtle hiding in its shell. And that’s okay. It won’t last. . . Ethan couldn’t quite believed he was hold a baby turtle in his palm at the Turtle Temple, Bangkok. And the turtle did not shy away too! 🙂 . . #ExplorerKids #littlefierceones #366daysofpositive #myhappycapture #takemyheartdear #nooridnarykids #cherisheverymoments #fosterthoughtfulness #totsphoto #humansofjoy #pixels_kids #clickinmoms #childhoodunplugged #liveauthentic #livebeautifully #ig_motherhood #simplychildren #thatauthenticfeeling #cameramama #dearphotographer #candidchildhood #travel1k #curiouslittleexplorers #turtle #temple #travel #instatravel #traveler #tagsta_travel #tourist

A photo posted by Su @Ethan&Evelyn (@ethannevelyn) on Apr 20, 2016 at 10:00am PDT

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There is no entrance fee. It is Free for all! There is also a little stall at the entrance which you can buy some food to feed the turtles and fish at the moat. The options are morning glory vegetable, bananas, long beans and fish food. They are 20 Baht per tub – about 30 pence.

I have to say I am in great debt to the store lady. For some reasons my mumnesia seem to have strike and I have forgotten my purse at the store. She came running after me after I left. My oh my – that was a close one. I offered her money but she wouldn’t accept. She is such a wonderful lady indeed.

I would recommend this place to anyone who just want to get away from the Bangkok Concrete Jungle and have a moment with oneself. It is also a great place to relax with kids and mingle with the local school kids too. They are just so funny and fun to be around.

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Useful Information

Contact: 02 456 5592

Entrance fee: FREE!

Website: http://www.watprayoon.com/main.php

Nearby attractions: Chang Pier, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, National Museum, Temple of Emerald Buddha & The Grand Palace

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