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Bangkok Temples

The appeal of Thai temples lies not only in their aesthetic allure, but also in their wonderful accessibility, since they are open to visitors of all faiths. As well as serving as a place for worship, religious ceremonies, education, and community ceremonies, their tranquil interiors offer sanctuary from an increasingly stressful exterior, and provide an excellent place for contemplation for Thais and tourists alike.

Organised excursions usually include the most famous, ie. Wat Po, (reclining Buddha) Wat Traimitr (Golden Buddha) and Wat Benjamabophitr (Marble temple) which can all suffer from visitor overload, and a return trip at dawn or dusk when the coaches have gone is worth the effort. But it is the smaller least-visited ones, often hidden in quiet corners of the city, where Thai Temple Magic is most often discovered - and since there are more than 400 temples in Bangkok, the potential for magic is considerable.

Bangkok's major sightseeing attractions and enjoyable pursuits can be categorised as follows:

• The Grand Palace Area
• Other Temples
• Markets
• Museums & Interesting Places
• Chinatown
• The River
• The Canals (klongs)
• Eating
• Shopping
• Nightlife
• The Skytrain
• Sports
• Daytrips in Bangkok
• Activities in Bangkok

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