The South zone is a little visited area South of the old walled town. The area is reached through the Namo gate at the center of the Southern wall.
The South zone contains about a dozen ancient temples, in various states of preservation. The Wat Chetuphon is the largest temple of the South zone. Its most striking feature is a mondop with four huge Buddha image in four different postures (seated, reclining, standing and walking).each facing a different direction.