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1. Wat Pho
- Temple of the famous Reclining Buddha
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- Nile Expert Tip: If you had to see one thing in Bangkok, this arguably would be it.
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2. Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha)
- A jasper or jadite Buddha, the most revered in Thailand
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- Phra Nakorn
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3. Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)
- A solid gold Buddha weighs 5 and a half tons
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- Chinatown/Yaowarat
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4. Wat Mahathat (Temple of the Great Relic)
- Come learn more about Buddhist meditation
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- Phra Nakorn
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5. Wat Suthat
- Blend of architecture
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- Phra Nakorn
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6. Wat Saket (The Golden Mount)
Wat Saket is easily recognized by its golden chedi atop a fortress-like hill near busy Ratchadamnoen...
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7. Erawan Shrine
- A Busy, Glittering, Incense-infused, Four-Faced Brahma Shrine
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- Pathumwan
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8. Leng Nei Yee (Wat Mangkorn Kamalawat)
- Chinatown's most important Chinese temple
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- Chinatown/Yaowarat
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9. Wat Bowonniwetwihan (Wat Bowon)
- Seat of royalties' monkhood
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- Dusit
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10. Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple)
- A temple of pure white marble
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One of the seemingly greatest contrasts of Bangkok is the incredible, chaotic whirlwind of traffic, the endless noises of a city on the build or on the move and yet the gentle inner peace of religion -- Buddhism, generally, but also elements of many other religions or Buddhism with a twist -- Hindu or Chinese gods mingling with Buddhist elements. One could spend a year just checking out the varied temples. Here, however, is a list of the top ten religious sites in Bangkok.
The most famous are not necessarily the most important. Wat Pho and its Reclining Buddha is a must for anyone who hasn't seen it, as is the giant golden Buddha at Wat Traimit. Golden Mount offers a scenic overlook of Bangkok that is reward enough for the climb. Other temples have more religious heft. Wat Bowon, for example, is the seat of Thai Buddhism, while Wat Mahatat is the place to go to learn more about meditation. Leng Nei Yee reflects the strong influence of Chinese culture, while the very popular Erawan Shrine puts a bit of Hinduism on public display right downtown.
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