Bangkok Temples
Impressive golden gilded structures that inspires awe, Bangkok temples represent the heart and soul of the City of Angels. The best time to visit temples is early in the morning when it is cooler.
One hightlight is the daily alms ritual giving, where monks, in their safron coloured robes, collect food and other offerings from the locals.
Do dress appropriately when visiting the temples, such as no revealing tops or shorts.
Wat Phra Kaeo (The Emerald Buddha)
- Regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand
- Located within the grounds of the Grand Palace.
- Look out for the statue of the Emerald Buddha, which was meticulously carved from a single block of jade.
Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
- Sited on bank of the Chao Phraya River
- It is believed that after fighting King Taksin fought his way out of Ayutthaya, he arrived at this temple just as dawn was breaking.
Wat Pho (Temple of Reclining Buddha)
- This is the largest temple in Bangkok
- Famous for its huge and majestic reclining Buddha.
- Statue measures 46 metres long and its feet 3 metres long.
Wat Saket (Temple of the Golden Mount)
- This unusual temple houses Buddha relics
- Don't miss the 58-metre-high chedi surmounted by a golden cupola.
Wat Sutat (Great Swing)
- One of the oldest temples
- Situated on the site of the original 'Giant Swing' ceremony, where locals offer thanks for a bountiful rice harvest.
Wat Traimit (Temple of Golden Buddha)
- Houses the world's largest golden seated Buddha
- The staute measurse nearly 5 metres tall and weighs 5.5 tons.
Wat Mahathat
- Wat Mahathat is the headquarter of Thailand's largest monastic order and Vipassana Meditation centre.
