 Buddhist Temples and Shrines of Bangkok
The famous Reclining Buddha of Bangkok (28 October 2006)
© Timothy Tye using this photo using this photo
There is a bewildering number of Buddhist temples and shrines in Bangkok. Casual visitors will easily get overwhelmed in attempting to visit all of them. They range from roadside shrines to grand temples patronised by Thai royals.
On this page I am listing out the temples in Bangkok that I have documented. As far as possible, I will try to describe to you how you can visit it on your own by using a combination of public transport and some short-distance walking.
- Erawan Shrine
Hindu shrine in front of the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
- Ganesha Shrine
Shrine outside Central World Plaza in Bangkok.
- Golden Mount
Man-made mount that was the highest point in Bangkok until the 1960's.
- Golden Shrine Foundation
Chinese association in the Chinatown of Bangkok.
- Lak Muang
Shrine erected for the founding of the city and located usually near the middle of it.
- Loha Prasat
Multi-tiered square-shaped pagoda at Wat Ratchanaddaram
- Mae Toranee
Shrine to the earth goddess located diagonal from the Grand Palace.
- Marble Temple (Wat Benchamabophit)
One of the most famous and beautiful temples in Bangkok.
- Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun)
The most important temple on the Thonburi side of Bangkok.
- Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew)
The most venerated temple in Bangkok.
- Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Po/Wat Phra Chetuphon)
The oldest and biggest temple in Bangkok, famous for its gigantic statue of the reclining Buddha.
- Trimurti Shrine
Hindu shrine outside the Isetan Department Store in downtown Bangkok.
- Wat Bowonniwet
Buddhist temple built by King Rama III along Phra Sumen Road.
- Wat Indrawihan
Temple with a giant Buddha statue.
- Wat Maha Phruttharam
A very old Thai Buddhist temple in the Chinatown of Bangkok.
- Wat Mahathat
A major temple that has existed longer than Bangkok itself.
- Wat Pathumkhongkha Ratchaworawiharn
A royal monastery temple in the Chinatown district of Bangkok.
- Wat Pathum Wanaram
Buddhist temple in the busy Pathum Wan shopping district of Bangkok.
- Wat Ratchabophit
Temple built by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).
- Wat Ratchanaddaram
Buddhist temple built by King Rama III for his niece.
- Wat Ratchapradit
Temple built by King Rama IV for the monks of the Dhammayutika sect.
- Wat Saket
Temple which houses the Golden Mount.
- Wat Samphanthawongsaram Worawiharn
A very old temple from the Ayutthaya period located in the Bangkok Chinatown.
- Wat Suthat
Temple with the tallest ordination hall in Bangkok.
- Wat Theptidaram
Temple built by King Rama III.
- Wat Traimit
Temple with the biggest solid gold Buddha statue in the world.
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