The capital city of Thailand, Bangkok, is a sensory overload that features street food, haggling for goods, and a good time around every corner. What many people fail to realize about Bangkok, however, is its rich wealth of Buddhist temples which dot the modern city with beautiful, centuries-old pieces of architecture.
While you will undoubtedly find plenty to do during your trip to Bangkok, be sure to make time to stop at these three wats.
Wat Arun
A temple has stood at the location of Wat Arun for over 300 years, but the spectacular restoration of the temple which finished in 2017 has made this site more magical than ever. The massive 250-foot central tower towers above the Chao Phraya River over which it reigns.
Wat Benchamabophit
Wat Benchamabophit might be a mouthful to say, but it’s definitely worth a stop while in Bangkok. Known as “The Marble Temple,” you’ll find massive statues of marble dragons surrounding its ornate central temple.
Wat Pho
The largest Buddha images in all of Thailand are found at Wat Pho, including a massive 46 meter long structure of a reclining Buddha which is the highlight of a trip to Wat Pho. Its four marble towers and other various halls make this a place where you can get lost for hours.
