Wat Mai Suwankhiri

Wat Mai Suwankhiri is one of the prominent Buddhist temples of Tumpat. Tourism Malaysia highlights it as a famous state landmark distinguished by a large dragonboat form guarded by dragon figures. Tourism Malaysia describes Wat Mai Suwankhiri, or the Dragon Boat Temple, as a major Tumpat landmark.

Official tourism material places the complex on roughly four hectares and notes two temple structures, a dragon-boat form about 45 metres long and large guardian dragons. The striking design is rooted in Kelantan’s Thai Buddhist community and supports both worship and cultural visitation. The temple is an active Buddhist place of worship; no specific miracle or apparition tradition was established in the reviewed authoritative source.

Known for its distinctive dragonboat-themed structures and guardian-dragon imagery. The temple remains a religious setting rather than only a sightseeing stop. Visitors should respect shrine halls, monks and worshippers, follow any footwear or photography instructions on site, and remember that festival days may change access or the normal rhythm of the complex.