Bangkok is a fascinating and unique tourist destination, and the temples of Bangkok are a major reason for this. Any traveler visiting the Thai capital should definitely visit at least one or two temples. The architecture of these temples is simply stunning and all the gold and colored crystals that you will find in the temples of Bangkok will allow you to take wonderful pictures.
If you want to visit some of the beautiful temples in Bangkok, please note that the best time to visit these temples is in the morning as it will not be too hot and the temples will be less crowded. Temples in Thailand open their doors very early in the morning and generally close to the public in the late afternoon.
Travelers who are interested in visiting some of Bangkok’s magnificent temples can ask their hotel concierge to arrange a tour that includes visits to several temples. You should also keep in mind that there are big differences between the different temples in Bangkok, so don’t think that if you visit one, you’ve seen them all.
Information about the most famous and popular temples in Bangkok can be found below. Be sure to visit some of these notable temples during your next stay in Thailand’s capital.
wat arun
The Wat Arun in Bangkok is also known as the temple of dawn. This beautiful Bangkok temple is located along the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. Wat Arun is open daily for visitors from 08:00 to 17:00.
Wat Phra Kaew
Wat Phra Kaew is also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. This Bangkok temple is considered by many Thais to be the most important temple in Thailand. Wat Phra Kaew is located on the same grounds as the Grand Palace in Bangkok and is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
wat pho
Another name for Wat Pho is the Temple of the Reclining Buddha because of the large statue of a reclining Buddha found in this temple in Bangkok. The reclining Buddha statue is almost fifty meters long and covered with gold leaf. Wat Pho is also famous for another reason and that is for its legendary massage school where blind people are trained to become experts in the art of Thai massage. The opening hours of this temple in Bangkok are daily from 08:00 to 17:00.
