Religious Sights in Bangkok

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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