Bangkok - Temple Rundown

Bangkok is famous for many things, and one of those things is the glittering temple. I will cover many temples in this blog, including some known and others not so. Also I try and provide the address and how to get there, wherever I can. If temples are your thing, then you never need less than a place to have visited in Bangkok! You can visit my website (see below) for pictures of many of these temples.

Wat Phra Kaew
Any list of the temples starting in Bangkok has, quite rightly, withWat Phra Kaew, the capital's number one tourist attraction. At the Grand Palace complex is located, it is a fantastic collection of buildings, towers and roofs glittering in the sun. It also houses the country's most revered Buddha statue, the Emerald Buddha, which is in itself quite small, but a story. Moreover, it is only to change clothes King of Thailand the Emerald Buddha at the turn of every season, which is the worship, which he is held.
If you have time, a visit here is amust. Try it even before the crowds build (it must be incredibly busy), and before it gets too hot. Beware of the outside advertises, you will say that it is for a holiday, complete research recruiters and fraud in Bangkok, before you go home. And finally, make sure you are properly dressed, this will be for all the temples. Acceptable dress is long pants or skirt and a T-shirt that your shoulders are covered. Location - The main entrance is Thanon Na Phra Lan, most easily accessed by ThaChang River Express Pier. Many of the River Express boats stop here.
Wat Pho
Probably second most famous temple in Bangkok, just a short walk on the road from Wat Phra Kaew. It is known for two things, the world renowned Institute of Thai Massage and the underlying massive and very impressive Buddha. While you are here, both are definitely worth a look, but I find that on the grounds of Wat Pho are surprisingly friendly, if you use the main entrance andThe building in which the reclining Buddha. I like to stop here to relax sometimes, you can usually find a quiet place to chill for a bit. The same warning applies as it advertises here.
Wat Arun
This is an instantly recognizable landmark of Bangkok. Just a short ferry stone's throw away on the other side of the river to Wat Pho. Catch a Cross River Ferry in Tha Tien, and it falls to you in the immediate vicinity. It is because of his huge "bang" a recognizablecentral tower surrounded by smaller towers. You can climb up to a certain extent on the main prang and that you will return a magnificent view over the river to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew. The temple complex is quite interesting, but the most famous shot of Wat Arun is probably from the back to the Wat Pho side of the river at sunset. Capture if you can!
Wat Saket - Golden Mount
Literally a temple on top of a hill. This was once the highest point in Bangkok, and offers greatPanorama around the city. It is a fairly easy few grand staircase rising to the top of the mountain, and there are some interesting nooks and crannies at the top. It is located between Thanon Worachak and Thanon Boriphat the most interesting way to achieve it is trapped by boat along the Saen Saeb Canal, stop at the Fan Pier Fha, near the Democracy Monument.
Wat Benjamabophit
Commonly known as Wat Benja or called the Marble Temple, this is an impressive temple with a difference.As the name suggests, it is heavily laid with Italian marble, which gives this temple that extra gleam in the midday sun, as if it were needed! If you know how to adjust your camera to the light conditions, you can get some great shots here. Located a short taxi ride away from Ratchthewi skytrain station, along Si Ayuthaya Road, it can also be combined with the nearby Chitrlada Palace, Vimanmek Mansion and Dusit Zoo.
Wat Indrawihan
This temple is made famous for two Reasons, one of them that it is a highlight of the tuk tuk touts "Grand Tour" of Bangkok, before you drop off close to a lying or gem cutter shop. The other reason is that it's at home to an impressive high standing Buddha, which is worth the trip alone. Only on the road from Wat Benja, the easiest way there is of River Express boat to Rama VIII Pier.
Wat Pathum Wanaram Ratchaworawihan
This temple is a bit like a placeholder on my list, because it is not particularlyexcellent in itself. But it is the place that fascinates me. It is just a bit uncomfortable between the monolithic malls Siam Paragon and Central World Plaza. I think it's an oasis of peace and tranquility in the chaos of downtown Bangkok. Since there are so many around them, I find I can often be the place completely to me. You can also some great photos comparing the old and the new from the grounds of this temple.
Wat Pariwas
ThisLast stamp on my list is still a placeholder, or should the red card? Famous because he has a picture of David Beckham in its main altar, try these tips a nod to the temple to modernity and to draw the younger generation. And, as an inhabitant of the temple, "said football is a modern religion." How true! Finding a bit more difficult, it is located on the southern arc of Rama III Road, and only really take a taxi.
There are many other temples that I have failed toVisit, which are probably the most famous Wat Suthat, home of the Giant Swing and Wat Traimit the largest gold Buddha in the country houses. Feel free to get in touch if you want to visit further advice temple in Bangkok.