Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Thonburi, Wat Arun is one of Bangkok’s most iconic temples. With origins dating back to the Ayutthaya period, it gained its name when King Taksin encountered it at sunrise. Once home to the Emerald Buddha, it remains a powerful symbol of Thailand’s cultural and spiritual heritage.

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Famous for its massive Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho is one of Bangkok’s oldest and most visited temples. The 46-meter-long statue features mother-of-pearl inlays on its feet and is surrounded by Thailand’s largest collection of Buddha images. It’s also home to the country’s oldest traditional massage school, still active today.

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Thailand’s most sacred temple, Wat Phra Kaew houses the revered Emerald Buddha, carved from a single block of jade. Originally from Chiang Mai and later Vientiane, it found its final home here in 1784. Located within the Grand Palace complex, the temple is a national symbol of spirituality and monarchy.

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Built on an artificial hill in Bangkok’s Old Town, Wat Saket is known for its gleaming golden chedi and panoramic views. The 344-step climb leads to a sacred relic chamber and stunning vistas over the city. A key site during Loy Krathong, it offers a peaceful spiritual escape in the heart of Bangkok.

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Famed for its elegant use of Italian marble and refined Thai-European design, this temple was completed in 1911 during King Rama V’s reign. Inside, it houses a replica of Phra Buddha Chinnarat and the king’s ashes beneath. A national architectural treasure and peaceful sanctuary in the city.

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