End the Year with Blessings: 3 Temples Across 3 Provinces to Complete the "Dragon Path"

1. Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (Leng Nei Yi) - Bangkok

Known as the "Dragon’s Head Temple," this temple is officially under the Chinese sect since 1871. Located on Charoen Krung Road in Bangkok’s Chinatown district, it’s believed that worshipping at this temple represents a dragon ascending to the heavens, symbolizing a pure mind and prosperity.

• • Highlights: Known for its power in blessing business endeavors, averting bad omens, and granting wishes for success and advancement.
  • Opening Hours: Daily, 06:00 - 18:00
  • Location: Charoen Krung Road, Pom Prap, Bangkok
  • Facebook Page: Wat Mangkon Kamalawat 龍蓮寺
  • Tel: 02-222-3975

2. Wat Chin Prachasamosorn (Leng Hok Yi) - Chachoengsao

Known as the "Dragon’s Belly Temple," Wat Chin Prachasamosorn is the only Chinese temple in Chachoengsao, founded in 1906 and later given its current name by King Rama V. The "dragon’s belly" signifies abundance and wealth, it is believed that those who visit this temple will enjoy prosperity and plentiful food for their families.

• • Highlights: Leng Hok Yi represents blessings of wealth and abundance.
  • Opening Hours: Daily, 06:00 - 18:00
  • Location: Na Mueang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chachoengsao
  • Facebook Page: Wat Chin Prachasamosorn - Leng Hok Yi, Chachoengsao
  • Tel: 038-511-069

3. Wat Mangkon Ram (Leng Hua Yi) - Chanthaburi

The "Dragon’s Tail" is located at Wat Leng Hua Yi, a Mahayana Buddhist temple under the Chinese sect, established in 1977. This is the third dragon temple after Wat Mangkon Kamalawat in Bangkok and Wat Chin Prachasamosorn in Chachoengsao. “Hua” means flower, hence its alternate name, “Temple of the Dragon’s Floral Paradise.”

• • Highlights: Leng Hua Yi symbolizes the dragon’s paradise garden. Worship here is believed to bring wealth and family harmony.
  • Opening Hours: Daily, 06:00 - 18:00
  • Location: Phliu Subdistrict, Laem Sing District, Chanthaburi
  • Facebook Page: Wat Mangkon Buppharam 龍華禪寺
  • Tel: 081-939-7559

Those who visit Leng Nei Yi in Bangkok, Leng Hok Yi in Chachoengsao, and finally Leng Hua Yi en route to Phlio Waterfall in Chanthaburi complete the “Dragon Path” in its entirety. Seek blessings from deities such as Tai Sui and Cai Shen, along with various Taoist and Chinese deities for auspicious fortune. Completing this path is believed to lead to inner peace and a positive mindset, ensuring happiness in all aspect of life.