5 riverside temples in Bangkok you should not miss out
Bangkok is famous for its many attractions, including temples. In this post, let’s go through 5 riverside temples in Bangkok you should visit if you happen to have a trip on the Chao Phraya River. You can easily reach these places by a boat ride across the river.
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1. Wat Pho
Reclining Buddha – an icon of Wat Pho
Wat Pho is the oldest Buddist temple in Bangkok. It is famous for having a big Reclining Buddha statue and being a traditional medical school of massage. Travelers love to come here for a perfect traditional Thai massage.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/UW9yQfyy3ArYH5HfA
Ticket fee: 200 THB/person
Opening hours: 8 AM- 6 PM
2. Wat Arun
The charming of Wat Arun at night
Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn is considered the icon of Bangkok with the unique Khmer-style tower with a height of 104 meters. Wat Arun is decorated with many porcelain bits, which creates a unique appearance for the place. The temple is one of the most popular tourist attractions along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/LoTYFUgtccEYViU59
Ticket fee: 100 THB/person
Opening hours: 8 AM- 6 PM
3. Wat Kanlayanamit
A beautiful corner at Wat Kanlayanamit
Wat Kanlayanamit is a popular temple among local people that seems to be left off from tourist map. This temple was built by a Chinese trader and later was donated to King Rama III. Wat Kanlayanamit has a really big sitting Buddha statue and a huge bronze bell that you are allowed to ring. Many Thai people visit this temple for praying and worshiping the Buddha.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/Cmab3Z9FkvFFDWY46
Opening hours: 7 AM – 5 PM
Ticket fee: Free
4. Wat Rakhang
The large golden bell at Wat Rakhang
Wat Rakhang is a riverside temple built in the Ayuttaya period. As its name in the Thai language, Wat Rakhang is also known as the Temple of Bell with a large golden bell in the front yard. The temple is designated as a royal temple for the residence of Luang Poh Phra Somdej, the first Supreme Patriarch. Thai people usually visit the temple to pay respect to Luang Poh Phra Somdej, ask for blessing and offer food to the monks.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/DyJTQGiDcEA99PuH6
Opening hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
Ticket fee: free
5. Wat Prayun Wongsawat
The huge white chedi at Wat Prayun Wongsawat
Wat Prayun Wongsawat was built about 190 years ago in King Rama III period. The temple is famous for its huge white chedi which UNESCO Cultural Heritage Conservation Award of Excellence in 2013. However, you are not allowed to enter the stupa. Another outstanding point of the temple is Khao Tao (Turtle hill in the Thai language) where you can feed the turtle with the food buying at the entrance.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/ocwdKAEPaZh2FDg57
Opening hours: 7 AM – 6 PM
Ticket fee: as per your own donation
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