10 Best Temples To Visit On Your Bangkok Holiday

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Bangkok is one of the wonderful places in Thailand that can be experienced with the Bangkok holiday package. The place is known for its iconic traditional temples with stunning architecture that attracts several tourists around the world.

10 Best Temples to Visit on Your Bangkok Holiday

  1. Wat Phra Kaew
  2. Wat Pho
  3. Wat Arun
  4. Wat Saket
  5. Wat Traimit
  6. Wat Mahathat
  7. Loha Prasat
  8. Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram
  9. Wat Suthat
  10. Wat Yannawa

1. Wat Phra Kaew

Wat Phra Kaew holds a significant place among the temples in Bangkok. The Bangkok holiday package is the best choice for one to have an immersive experience of the journey. This is also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha commonly. Located in Wat in Bangkok, this is one of the most important temples containing a Buddha statue in Thailand. This is also one of the oldest temples in Thailand dating back several centuries. Wat Phra Kaew is open for the public to be visited and is only restricted during the significant ceremonies where the temple is used by the Royal family. 

2. Wat Pho

Wat Pho, also known as Wat Prachetuphon Vimon Mangkararam, is located in Phra Nakhon District in Bangkok. This is yet another wonderful temple in Bangkok with a stunning ambience. Wat Pho is the residing place for the reclining Buddha and is one of the largest temple complexes in the city. One should take some time to witness all the places in the temple and have a serene and relaxing experience. Besides having a temple and shrine, Wat Pho is also known for its history of medicine. Being the birthplace of Thai massage, this place is considered one of the leading schools for Thai massage and a significant place for studying medicine.

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3. Wat Arun

Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or commonly known as Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple situated on the west banks of the Chao Phraya River. This is also known as the Temple of Dawn and is one of the temples to visit on your Bangkok holiday. This temple is a most popular one for both the locals as well as the travellers. The temple also has a unique architecture, that sets it apart from all the other temples in Thailand. Visiting Wat Arun is highly recommended especially during early morning and sunsets as well. And spending at least an hour in the temple is highly recommended.

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4. Wat Saket

Wat Saket is the oldest temple that shines with a golden chedi. Located in the district of Pom Prap Sattru Phai in Bangkok, this temple has a longer history dating back to the Ayutthaya era. This temple is located on top of 80 metres man-made hill and one should climb about 320 stairs to reach the temple. After reaching the top one would get an amazing view of the place that is worth taking the steps. The place has Buddha images, a temple hall and preserves relics of Buddha himself. The ideal time to visit the temple is early in the morning.

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5. Wat Traimit

Wat Traimit is one of the wonderful temples in Bangkok that is worth the visit. Known as the Phra Phuttha Maha Suwanna Patimakon, the temple is particularly famous for its stunning golden Buddha statue that weighs five and a half tons. The temple is also known as the Golden Buddha. The entire atmosphere of the temple is so serene that one must not miss visiting it. The temple is open every day a week from 8 in the morning to 5 in the evening. There is a museum on the first floor where the history of china town can be learnt and one can also visit the exhibition on the second floor.

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6. Wat Mahathat

Wat Mahathat is one of the oldest temples in Bangkok that one should take a visit. The place offers a unique experience than any other temple in Bangkok. Located in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Wat Mahathat has the lively location of the temple. One can witness the beautiful, ancient architecture of the temple and the sceneries surrounding it. One can make a day trip out of it. There is also an amulet market set near Wat Mahathat. The stone Buddha statue entwined in the tree is one of the popular aspects of this temple. The temple has a humble natural setting that one should not miss.

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7. Loha Prasat

Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan, also known as the Loha Prasat is a Buddhist temple complex, located in the Phra Nakhon district in Bangkok. This is yet another soulful temple in Bangkok that is worth your visit. The temple has wonderfully stunning architecture and one should not miss the experience. The roof of the temple has 37 golden spires signifying the 37 virtues that are needed for one to reach enlightenment. Loha Prasat is also known for its rare quality of having an elegant and beautiful bronze roof structure. Loha Prasat is one of the temples to visit on your Bangkok holiday.

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8. Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram

Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram is one of the graceful temples in Bangkok where one can have the experience to the fullest. Located in the Dusit District of Bangkok, the temple is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bangkok and is also one of the renowned temples. This temple holds so much significance. This temple is also known as the ‘Marble Temple’, Wat Benchamabophit is classified as one of the Royal Temples of the first class. For the remarkable architecture and the serene vibes that the temple provides, this temple has made the list of the must-visit place in Bangkok for many travellers around the world.

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9. Wat Suthat

Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworahawihan, commonly known as Wat Suthat, is one of the most alluring and elegant temples in Bangkok. This is one of the must-visit temples to visit on your Bangkok holiday. This is a Buddhist temple with wonderful vibes. The place has a huge red swing in front of the temple for which this is known. Wat Suhat is also being recognised as ‘the temple of the giant swing’. The temple complex for Wat Suthat is one of the largest temples in Bangkok. This is also one of the royal temples of the first grade.

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11. Wat Yannawa

If you are in Bangkok, you must pay a visit to the Wat Yannawa temple. Located in the Sathorn district, Wat Yannawa is considered a third-class royal temple. This is also one of the oldest temples in Bangkok that one should not miss. The temple is also known as the ‘Boat Temple’, due to its architectural design. The boat is designed in the shape of a Chinese sailing ship. The place is wonderful to look at. Wat Yannawa temple is a great place to visit in the mornings, but it is even stunning in the evening with the illuminating lights. One can find the vibes here very calming.

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In short, Bangkok is one of the most wonderful places in the world with stunningly wonderful temples that must not be missed. One should get ready to experience the calmness and serenity of the ambience of the temples.