Images of Thailand’s most beautiful temples

IMAGES OF THAILAND’S MOST BEAUTIFUL TEMPLES

 This post is proudly produced in partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and STA Travel, working together to tell stories of the peoples, places, and cultures that make Thailand special.

1. Wat Arun

Wat Arun, known as the Temple of Dawn, derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna, personified as the rising sun. Its impressive 230ft (70m) spire is one of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks, especially when lit at night along the Chao Praya River.

Photo: Somphop Nithipaichit

2. Wat Phu Khao Thong

Wat Phu Khao Thong, or Golden Mountain Temple, was built in 1387. The original Burmese-style chedi (stupa) succumbed to time—what you see today is a restoration initiated by King Boromakot with a new chedi in the Thai style constructed on the old one’s base. A 2kg (4.4lb) gold ball sits at the top of the structure.

Photo: Karl Baron

3. Temple naga, Chiang Mai

A naga, surrounded by candles, guards a pond in one of the temples in Chiang Mai during the Visakha Bucha holiday. This highly ceremonial annual event sees Thai people make merit by going to temples and engaging in Buddhist activities.

Photo: Author

4. Wat Phra Kaew
Located in the Grand Palace complex, Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is typically regarded as the most important temple in Thailand. It is the home of the Emerald Buddha, a highly revered statue of Buddha in meditation, carved from a single block of jade.
Photo: Sodacan

5. Wat Pho
Wat Pho sits right next to the Grand Palace in central Bangkok. One of the city's oldest temples, it's probably best known (and visited) for its 160ft-long reclining Buddha.
Photos: Dennis Jarvis and Carles Tomás Martí

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