Wat Mai Suwankhiri วัดใหม่สุวรรณคีรี (GPS: 6.17807, 102.18858) is a major Thai Buddhist temple in Jajahan Tumpat, Kelantan. It is located off Jalan Terbok-Sungai Pinang (aka State Route D172), in Kampung Bukit Tanah. The locals usually just call it as Wat Mai. In Malay, the temple is called Ketik Perahu Naga. The temple is also known as the Dragon Boat Temple, because it the iconic structure in its compound that was built to resemble a dragon boat.
According to the Tourism Malaysia interpretation plaque on site, Wat Mai Suwankhiri was established some 400 years ago with artisans from then Siam. (It is worth noting that Kelantan was under the suzerainty of Siam during that time.) Over time, it has been renovated and expanded many times. The present temple complex covers four hectares. There are many structures within its compound, including the ordination hall, monks' quarters, and even a crematorium.
Address
Wat Mai Suwankhiri
Kampung Bukit Tanah,
17020 Tumpat, Kelantan.
Phone: +60-9-725 7673
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