Thailand is famous for a great deal of splendid pagodas. That’s why Thai lovers have named the country as “Golden Pagoda Land”. This Southeast Asian country is deeply influenced by Buddhism, and Thailand is the second largest Buddhist country in the world. The Thai culture, especially the architecture of the temples different from the others in the world. Let’s discover the most beautiful pagodas in Thailand – The wonderful land of the Golden Pagodas.
Wat Arun – The pagoda of dawn
Wat Arun is located on the west bank of Chao Phraya River, Thonburi, Bangkok, Thailand. Wat Arun is well-known by a beautiful and ancient appearance, has the oldest history in Bangkok Thailand. The Wat Arun outside is decorated with Chinese porcelain patterns at that time.
At each corner of this place is a small Khmer temple, around the temple is decorated with statues of the Thai gods, at the top of the pagoda is the trident of Shiva.
Wat Yannawa – The unique boat pagoda
Wat Yannawa, also known as the Boat Temple, is located in BangKok, impresses with its unique boat-shaped architecture built in the Rama III period, along with the Thai-style architecture of the Ayuthaya period.
Wat Phra Kaew – The Royal Jade Buddha pagoda
The Royal Jade Buddha pagoda is considered one of the most important shrines in Thailand today. The temple locates in the historical center of Bangkok (Phra Nakhon), within the grounds of the Great Palace. It is the royal temple of Thailand, which holds important national ceremonies. Inside the temple is the emerald Buddha statue, one of the most sacred symbols of Thailand.
Wat Pho – The oldest pagoda in Bangkok
Wat Pho locates at Sanam Chai Road and Maharaj Road, near Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thai Lan. This temple is the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok (with an area of 80,000 m²) and more than one thousand Buddha images, more than any other temple in other countries.
The temple also has a 46 meter long sitting Buddha statue with a height of 15 m, decorated with gold and jade on the eyes and feet. On the feet decorate the 108 scenes in the style of the Chinese and Indian.
Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram – The Marble Pagoda
Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram is a Thai temple in Bangkok’s Dusit district. This is one of the most beautiful temples and the most tourist attraction in Bangkok. The pagoda has some European style churches, such as stained glass windows. In the temple there is a special collection of bronze Buddha statues.
Wat Mahathat – The most religious land in Thailand
Located on Phra That Road, near the Grand Palace, as one of the six temples of the Royal Thai Crown, Mahathat is the most religious territory in Thailand.
The most interesting thing about coming to Wat Mahathat is that there is a statue of Buddha with a beautiful face in a bunch of tree roots, creating a vivid and strange picture. When Bangkok became the capital, Mahathat was used as a temple for royal ceremonies.
Wat Saket – Bangkok’s wonder
Wat Saket is also called Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan, its meaning is Golden Mountain . The temple is located between Ratchadamnoen Klang and Boripihat intersections. The top with a golden shady makes Wat Saket stand out from the distance.The 58-meter high Golden Pagoda is home to the relics of the Buddha.