Sacred Sites and Pilgrimages in Thailand
A spiritual travel guide to Thailand, covering 3 holy places and pilgrimage destinations.
This guide lists 3 sacred sites in Thailand , connected to 1 spiritual tradition: Buddhism. Each guide covers history, what to see, dress code, opening hours and the best time to visit.
Sacred sites in Thailand
Wat Pho
Visit Wat Pho in Bangkok, home of the giant Reclining Buddha and the birthplace of Thai massage, a first-class royal temple full of chedis.
Wat Phra Kaew
Visit Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in the Grand Palace, Thailand's most sacred Buddhist temple and royal chapel.
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Climb to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep above Chiang Mai, a golden mountain temple holding a Buddha relic, reached by a naga stairway of 306 steps.