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Discover Thailand's most stunning temples
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Discover Thailand's most stunning temples

There's no place on earth has more magnificent Buddhist temples than Thailand. Thai temples are mostly made of wood, stone and even recycled beer bottles, yet they all offer a sense of peace to all who visit.


Sukhothai Historical Park


Sukhothai
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Sukhothai was the first independent Thai Kingdom, where Thai art and architecture developed into what is known as the Sukhothai style, influenced mainly by Khmer and Singhalese styles. The Sukhothai Historical Park contains the ruins of old Sukhothai, the capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom that was founded in 1238.


Wat Arun


Wat Arun
Wat Arun


Wat Arun, locally known as Wat Chaeng, is a landmark temple on the west (Thonburi) bank of the Chao Phraya river (Bangkok). It’s said to be one of the most stunning temples in Bangkok not only because of its riverside location but also because of the colourful design.


Wat Phra Kaew


Wat Phra Kaew
Wat Phra Kaew


Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) - one of the most important Buddhist temples in Thailand due to its special location: right in the middle of Bangkok's historic centre. The temple enshrines Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha), the highly revered Buddha image meticulously carved from a single block of jade.


Wat Phra That Doi Suthep


Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep


Wat Phra That Doi Suthep - one of the northern Thailand's most sacred temples where tourists could spend a couple of hours exploring and enjoying the old beauty of the country. The golden, gleaming temple itself is highlight, but don’t rush your visit. There’s something beautiful to see at every turn.


Wat Rong Khun


Wat Rong Khun
Wat Rong Khun


Wat Rong Khun (The White Temple) - an one-and-only temple that stands out through the white color and the use of pieces of glass in the plaster, sparkling in the sun. The white color signifies the purity of the Buddha, while the glass symbolizes the Buddha’s wisdom and the Buddhist teachings.


Wat Sri Suphan


Wat sri suphan
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Wat Sri Suphan is also known as the Silver Temple because of its impressive hand crafted silver decoration. The temple is completely covered in silver and because of that, you'll find a lot of real silver artwork within the grounds of the temple. On Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings the temple holds a monk chat where visitors can ask questions about Buddhism and meditate with the monks.The monk chats are free but donations are welcomed.


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