Wat Phra Kaew
One of the most significant and most visited temples in Bangkok is the Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Located within the Grand Palace Grounds, this Temple’s most important feature is the Emerald Buddha exquisitely carved from a block of jade. The most important ritual held here is the seasonal change of cloak covering the Emerald Buddha which corresponds to the summer, winter and rainy season and performed only by the King.
Location: Na Phralan, Phra Nakorn, Old City
Opening hours: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Price: 500 Baht
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Wat Pho
Wat Pho or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha is the largest temple complex in Bangkok featuring 46 meters long reclining Buddha decorated with gold leaves and the mother of pearls. Wat Pho is also home to the traditional Thai massage and is considered as the most prominent school of Thai massage in Thailand. The Wat has four chapels and a long line of golden Buddhas.
Location: Maharat Road. Old City
Opening Hours: Daily 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Price: 100 Baht
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Wat Arun
Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn with its fine craftsmanship and unique architecture makes it one of the most beautiful temples in Bangkok. The intricately decorated spires stand majestically on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. The majestic ordination hall has a golden statue of Lord Buddha and beautiful details murals decorating the walls. The breathtaking view from the top of the central prang is really worth the climb.
Location: West side of Chao Phraya River.
Opening hours: Daily 8:00 AM to 17:30 PM
Price: 50 Baht
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Wat Saket
Wat Saket is built on a man-made hill and it houses a relic of Lord Buddha and it is a popular pilgrimage spot for believers across Thailand. The most unique feature of this Temple is the grand Fair held in November each year celebrating the ceremonial worship of the Buddha relic. The temple is beautifully decorated with lanterns and flags, there are food vendors and fun rides as well.
Location: Between Boriphat Road and Lan Luang Road
Opening hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Price: Entrance is free
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Wat Traimit
Wat Traimit is one of the most popular Bangkok Temples featuring a six-ton Buddha statue made of solid gold which was earlier disguised from invading forces by covering it in stucco and plaster. This is the largest golden statue in the world. The Temple complex also houses the Bangkok Chinatown Heritage Center, a small museum displaying the original plasters and the story of the origin of the Golden Buddha statue.
Location: Mittaphap Thai-China Road, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong.
Opening Hours: Daily 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Price: 50 Baht
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Wat Mahathat
Wat Mahathat is an important learning center of Buddhism and Vipassana Meditation Center. This is one of the oldest royal temples in Bangkok and built to house a relic of the Buddha. This temple is also one of the most important and significant temples for the Thai people. Every Sunday an amulet market is held near the temple where various religious trinkets and amulets are sold. Each is used for different purposes.
Location: Phra That Road, Old City.
Opening hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Price: Entrance is free.
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Wat Bowonniwet
Wat Bowonniwet is one of the most important Bangkok Temples due to its religious significance and its long-standing connections with the Royal Court. Many Thai Kings have been ordained here gaining this beautiful temple major patronage by the Chakri Dynasty.
The Wat features a beautiful ordination hall with intricate carvings on the doorways and windows. There are many rare statues of Buddha most of which are believed to be molded in the mid-1300s.
Location: 248 Phrasumen Road, Old City
Opening hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Price: Entrance is free
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The Erawan Shrine
The Erawan Shrine houses the Phra Phrom which is the Thai interpretation of the Hindu God, Brahma and it is popular with Buddhists, Hindus and Sikhs alike. It is located in the commercial hub of Bangkok and there are free traditional dance performances held regularly. These dancers are mainly hired by worshipers to offer thanks to answered prayers and offer prayers to the Almighty.
Location: Ratchadamri Rd, Khwaeng Lumphini, Khet Pathum Wan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10330
Opening hours: 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Price: Entrance is free.
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Wat Ratchanatdaram Woravihara
Wat Ratchanatdaram Woravihara with its unique architectural splendor is one of the most visited temples in Bangkok. The temple is a multi-storeyed square construction of 37 metal spires that represent the 37 virtues to enlightenment. This one of a kind metal temple houses a golden seated Buddha surrounded by beautiful murals and carvings. The alleys created by the pillars make for a pleasurable walk.
Location: Maha Chai Road | Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon
Opening hours: 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Price: 50 Baht
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Wat Prayoon
Wat Prayoon sits majestically on the western bank of the Chao Phraya River and its most unique features are the large white inverted bell-shaped pagoda, the turtle mountain made from molten candles and the pond which houses turtles. The turtle mountains house several spirit houses which are dedicated to the deceased and features a mix of Western and Eastern architecture.
Location: 24 Prajadhipok Rd, Khwaeng Wat Kanlaya, Khet Thon Buri, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600
Opening hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Price: Entrance is free.
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Wat Benjamabophit (Wat Benja)
This exquisite marble temple is one of the most beautiful temples and also unusual in several ways. The ‘T’ shaped ordination hall is covered on the outside by authentic Italian marbles. The altar itself and the statue of the Buddha is one of the most beautiful in Thailand. Every Buddha image in this Bangkok temple is different. The Bodhi Tree behind the cloister was brought from Bodh Gaya as a gift for King Chulalongkorn.
Location: 69 Rama V Road, Dusit
Opening hours: 8:00 Am to 5:00 PM
Price: 20 Baht
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Wat Suthat
Wat Suthat is one of the most impressive and oldest temples in Bangkok. The Temple is famous for its red Giant Swing at the entrance and the impressive interiors of the main chapel. The Temple has four intricately hand carved entry gates and 158 Buddha images. The main chapel details the 24 incarnations of Buddha depicted in Western-style painting techniques. The outer walls are lined with Chinese stone sculptures.
Location: Bamrung Muang Road, Old City, opposite Bangkok City Hall
Opening hours: 8:30 Am to 9:00 PM
Price: 20 Baht
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Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
Wat Bowonniwet Vihara is one of the ten Royal Temples in Bangkok and the main center of the Dhammayuttika Nikaya, an order of Theravada Buddhism which was founded by King Mongkut. The Temple complex has an ordination hall, a 50-meter high golden chedi, a library, royal residences, a Bodhi tree and living quarters for monks. The ordination hall houses two golden Buddha images.
Location: 248 Phra Sumen Rd, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200
Opening hours: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Price: Entrance is free
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Wat Kalayanamitr
Wat Kalayanamitr is best for those looking for some tranquil time and relaxed exploration. Located on the western banks of the River Chao Phraya, this beautiful temple houses an enormous golden seated Buddha in the main chapel and its colorfully tinted roof against whitewashed walls is a beautiful sight to behold. The Wat also has the largest Buddhist libraries in Bangkok.
Location: New Arun Amarin Road, Khwaeng Wat Kanlaya, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600
Opening hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Price: Entrance is free
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Wat Yannawa
Wat Yannawa is a beautiful temple built in the shape of a Chinese junk vessel. Wat Yannawa also is known as Boat Temple is a 3rd Class Royal Temple and also one of the oldest temples in Bangkok. Two beautiful white pagodas have been built in the place of masts of the Boat Temple. In the back, there is a room filled with magnificent Buddha images for people to offer prayers.
Location: 40 Charoen Krung Rd, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10120
Opening hours: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Price: Entrance is free.
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Wat Bowon Niwet
One of the major attractions of the temple is the Green Stone Buddha, which is believed to date back to 6th – 13th Century. There is also a 12,000-pound golden Buddha situated
within the temple complex, which was once covered with plaster, to save it from plunderers. However, the plaster broke away later and the Golden Buddha was revealed.
Location: Phra Sumen Road | Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
Wat Benjamabophit
Some of the most attractive features of this elegant temple are its Buddha statue, luxurious interiors, and paintings of various prominent Thai Stupas. There are also 52 statues of Buddha in the courtyard just outside the main hall. Apart from attracting endless devotees on a regular basis, this is also one of the most frequented Bangkok temples for tourists from around the world. A visit to this temple is best enjoyed early in the morning when the monks peacefully line up in front of the main hall.
Location: 69 Thanon Rama V Road, Dusit, Bangkok
Wat Pathum Wanaram
This temple is probably the quietest as well as a peaceful place to be in Bangkok. If you wish to get away from the hustle-bustle of Bangkok and wish to spend some time sitting by the beautiful flowering trees, talk with the monks, and meditate for a while, this is the very place that you need to be headed towards.
Location: 969 Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Pathum Wan, Pathum Wan District, Bangkok
Loha Prasat
This very temple has been built in a completely different manner as compared to other Bangkok temples, with multiple concentric squares placed one over the other, forming a beautiful external shape. The temple houses a humongous golden statue of Buddha and was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in the year 2005.
Location: 2 Maha Chai Rd, Wat Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
Wat Suthat Thepwararam
This beautiful temple complex spreads over 10 acres of lush green campus and took more than 60 years to be completed. Apart from the main temple building, the complex has a number of other structures where monks reside and learn about the teachings of Buddhism. One of the main attractions of the temple complex is the numerous stone sculptures placed in the courtyard which were bought from China during the 1800s.
Location: 146 Bamrung Muang Rd, Wat Ratchabophit, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok
