Among
the countless number of temples in Thailand, we want to introduce you
to a few, among the most beautiful and most indispensable.
Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok
Wat Phra Kaew is the most important temple in Thailand. It is located in the heart of Bangkok right inside the Royal Palace and houses the Emerald Buddha (Phra Kaew Morakot). This statue of Buddha made of jadeite has an eventful history. Found in Chiang Rai in 1434, she was in possession of several kings of Lanna Kingdom and also spent over 200 years in Laos before being recovered by Rama I in the conquest of Vientiane in 1778. It was finally transferred to its location present in 1784. The atmosphere around this place is special and moving. At the foot of the altar, you can sometimes see the royal and popular present that ammoncellent.
Wat Phra Kaew is the most important temple in Thailand. It is located in the heart of Bangkok right inside the Royal Palace and houses the Emerald Buddha (Phra Kaew Morakot). This statue of Buddha made of jadeite has an eventful history. Found in Chiang Rai in 1434, she was in possession of several kings of Lanna Kingdom and also spent over 200 years in Laos before being recovered by Rama I in the conquest of Vientiane in 1778. It was finally transferred to its location present in 1784. The atmosphere around this place is special and moving. At the foot of the altar, you can sometimes see the royal and popular present that ammoncellent.
The Royal Palace in Bangkok
Wat Arun
The Temple of Dawn, built on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, is distinguished by its tower (prang) kmher style, symbolic representation of Mount Meru. Built at a time when Ayutthaya was still the capital of the Kingdom of Siam, Wat Arun is a magical and mysterious place. It is recommended to visit with the lights of dawn and dawn, when the sun's rays provide an enchanting play of light.
The Temple of Dawn, built on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, is distinguished by its tower (prang) kmher style, symbolic representation of Mount Meru. Built at a time when Ayutthaya was still the capital of the Kingdom of Siam, Wat Arun is a magical and mysterious place. It is recommended to visit with the lights of dawn and dawn, when the sun's rays provide an enchanting play of light.
Wat Arun is a majestic monument
Wat Pho
Located almost in front of the Emerald Buddha Temple, on the opposite bank of the Chao Phraya River, in the Grand Palace enclosure, place of worship is the largest temple in Bangkok and also hosts the most prestigious massage school Thailand. Its majestic reclining Buddha statue covered with gold leaf measures 46 meters long.
Located almost in front of the Emerald Buddha Temple, on the opposite bank of the Chao Phraya River, in the Grand Palace enclosure, place of worship is the largest temple in Bangkok and also hosts the most prestigious massage school Thailand. Its majestic reclining Buddha statue covered with gold leaf measures 46 meters long.
The reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
Wat Traimit, the Temple of the Golden Buddha
This temple houses one of the largest Buddha statues in gold in the world. About 5 meters high and weighing nearly 5.5 tonnes, Buddha had been hidden by monks under a thick layer of plaster to protect this treasure from potential invaders in case of conflict. The Golden Giant Buddha of Wat Traimit was accidentally discovered years later when he was moved: a fall broke the plaster layer, revealing the beautiful statue. Today, plaster pieces are visible in the temple.
This temple houses one of the largest Buddha statues in gold in the world. About 5 meters high and weighing nearly 5.5 tonnes, Buddha had been hidden by monks under a thick layer of plaster to protect this treasure from potential invaders in case of conflict. The Golden Giant Buddha of Wat Traimit was accidentally discovered years later when he was moved: a fall broke the plaster layer, revealing the beautiful statue. Today, plaster pieces are visible in the temple.
The Golden Buddha before it takes its final position
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon is a well known and visited temple in Ayutthaya. The place, which sees an influx of Buddhist pilgrimage hundreds throughout the year, houses the statue Phra Buddha Chinarat, one of the most beautiful statues of Buddha currently exist and which serves as a model for many replicas worldwide .
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon is a well known and visited temple in Ayutthaya. The place, which sees an influx of Buddhist pilgrimage hundreds throughout the year, houses the statue Phra Buddha Chinarat, one of the most beautiful statues of Buddha currently exist and which serves as a model for many replicas worldwide .
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon and its many Buddha statues
Wat Mahathat
It is at Wat Mahathat, a major temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat, which is a relic of the Buddha brought from Sri Lanka there are more than 1000 years. She is buried under the main chedi of the site. Nakhon Si Thammarat is the capital of Buddhism in southern Thailand: it was the first large city to adopt Theravada Buddhism.
It is at Wat Mahathat, a major temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat, which is a relic of the Buddha brought from Sri Lanka there are more than 1000 years. She is buried under the main chedi of the site. Nakhon Si Thammarat is the capital of Buddhism in southern Thailand: it was the first large city to adopt Theravada Buddhism.
Wat Mahathat
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a Buddhist temple in the province of Chiang Mai. Doi Suthep mountain is the name on which it is built. Located 15 kilometers from Chiang Mai, it overlooks the valley and offers a stunning view of the North pearl. Sacred site for Thai, it is also a popular destination for foreign visitors.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a Buddhist temple in the province of Chiang Mai. Doi Suthep mountain is the name on which it is built. Located 15 kilometers from Chiang Mai, it overlooks the valley and offers a stunning view of the North pearl. Sacred site for Thai, it is also a popular destination for foreign visitors.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Wat Ko Kaew Suttharam
Wat Ko Kaew Suttharam is located in Phetchaburi. It is particularly interesting to visit for "farangs" (Caucasian people) because the wall, which was painted entirely in the 1730s, still leaves appear the paintings of the first westerners visiting the Kingdom of Siam!
Wat Ko Kaew Suttharam is located in Phetchaburi. It is particularly interesting to visit for "farangs" (Caucasian people) because the wall, which was painted entirely in the 1730s, still leaves appear the paintings of the first westerners visiting the Kingdom of Siam!
Inside the Wat Ko Kaew Suttharam
Phimai Historical Park
This Khmer-style temple is a shrine of Mahayana Buddhism: it was erected to the tenth century, at a time when the region was part of the great Khmer empire. It is in the center of the city of Phimai (Phimai Muang), in the province of Nakhon Ratchasima, formerly an important town in the region. This temple is mentioned on an inscription dating from 1082 still in place at the nearby temple of Prasat Phnom Wan, with the name of King Jayavarman VI. An inscription dating from about a century later at Preah Khan, near Angkor, as quoted on an imperial roads.
This Khmer-style temple is a shrine of Mahayana Buddhism: it was erected to the tenth century, at a time when the region was part of the great Khmer empire. It is in the center of the city of Phimai (Phimai Muang), in the province of Nakhon Ratchasima, formerly an important town in the region. This temple is mentioned on an inscription dating from 1082 still in place at the nearby temple of Prasat Phnom Wan, with the name of King Jayavarman VI. An inscription dating from about a century later at Preah Khan, near Angkor, as quoted on an imperial roads.
Phimai Historical Park and Khmer style prang d e
Wat Chiang Man
Wat Chiang Man is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai. King Mengrai lived there at the time of construction of the city. This temple houses two Buddha statues very important and revered Phra Sila (a marble Buddha) and Phra Satang Man (a crystal Buddha).
Wat Chiang Man is the oldest temple in Chiang Mai. King Mengrai lived there at the time of construction of the city. This temple houses two Buddha statues very important and revered Phra Sila (a marble Buddha) and Phra Satang Man (a crystal Buddha).
The beautiful Wat Chiang Man
Wat Phra Singh
Wat Phra Singh, built in the Chiang Mai pregnant, date of 1345 and offers a classic example of architecture of Lanna (northern Thailand). It houses the Phra Singh Buddha, a highly venerated image and moved here several years ago from Chiang Rai. It includes several buildings.
Wat Phra Singh, built in the Chiang Mai pregnant, date of 1345 and offers a classic example of architecture of Lanna (northern Thailand). It houses the Phra Singh Buddha, a highly venerated image and moved here several years ago from Chiang Rai. It includes several buildings.
The majestic chedi of Wat Phra Singh
Wat Rong Khun
Located 13 km south of Chiang Rai, Thailand, Wat Rong Khun is commonly called the white temple. It was built by Chalermchai Kositpipat, renowned Thai artist who wanted to create a lasting tribute to Rama IX, the present King of Thailand, and to honor his hometown.
Located 13 km south of Chiang Rai, Thailand, Wat Rong Khun is commonly called the white temple. It was built by Chalermchai Kositpipat, renowned Thai artist who wanted to create a lasting tribute to Rama IX, the present King of Thailand, and to honor his hometown.
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