The middle temple
The temple was formerly known as Wat Yai Si Chan and later became Wat Klang, meaning the middle temple, because Wat Liap stood to the north and Wat Pho to the south. That name preserves the temple's place in the old town's layout.
Wat Matchimawat, Wat Klang
Wat Matchimawat is a historic temple in Songkhla old town. Its central position, museum collection and layered art reflect the port city's connections with Chinese, European and southern Thai communities.
A cultural collection
The Phattharasin Museum holds archaeology, religious objects and folk material from Songkhla and nearby districts. This makes Wat Matchimawat useful for understanding the city as an old port and cultural meeting point, not just as a beautiful building. Check museum access separately from temple access.