The 10 most beautiful monuments in Thailand
In Thailand, there are beautiful beaches and tropical islands but also extraordinary monuments mostly temples or ruins of temples dating from the heyday of the Kingdom of Siam. Here is a very subjective selection of the 10 most beautiful monuments in Thailand.
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1. Wat Pho, in Bangkok, known for its huge reclining Buddha is a temple where it is very pleasant to stroll. |
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2. Wat Phra Kaew, in Bangkok, is the most famous and important temple in the country. Its small emerald Buddha is highly revered in Thailand. |
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3. Wat Arun in Bangkok, opposite Wat Pho, on the other bank of the river, has a very specific architecture. It is currently under renovation (until March 2016 at least). |
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4. Wat Si Chum, in Sukhothai, is with its large smiling stone Buddha , my favorite place in Sukhothai Historical Park. |
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5. Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, in Ayutthaya, is with its chedi and beautiful stone Buddhas, a must see in the city. |
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6. Phra Nakhon Cave in Sam Roi Yod national park (near Pranburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan) is incredibly photogenic. |
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7. Phanom Rung temple, is the most beautiful Khmer temple in Thailand with Phimai temple. |
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8. Doi Suthep temple in Chiang Mai, one of the busiest in Thailand. Perched on a hill, it offers a beautiful view over the city. |
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9. The Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya, unique, made only of wood without nails or screws. |
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10. Wat Muang in Angthong, has the biggest Buddha image in Thailand |
You can find all the information about these places and more than 200 others to visit Thailand in our section “What to see in Thailand” in the top menu.
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