Wat Benchamabophit is a quintessential example of Bangkok-style royal temple architecture and one of the most iconic Thai temples.
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Viting Bangkok’s Royal Crematorium – First Look
From 2 November through 30 November, the public will be invited to visit the royal crematorium pavilion of His Majesty, the late King Rama IX of Thailand. The King passed away on 13 October 2016 after seventy years on the Thai throne, and after a year-long period of mourning, the royal funeral ceremony took place at Sanam Luang, outside the Grand Palace on 26 October 2017.
The Holiest Site in Thailand: Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Grand Palace)
If you have only one day in Bangkok and only time to visit one part of town, it will probably be the city’s old town, Rattanakosin, home to some of the most famous and important sites in the city. Among these is Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Located inside Bangkok’s Grand Palace Complex, the temple is the location of the Emerald Buddha, and the most sacred and important Buddhist site in the country.
Erawan Shrine: Colorful Bangkok
In this week’s video, I pay a visit to the Erawan Shrine in downtown Bangkok.
BOOK: Visiting a Thai Temple
Before visiting one of the top temples in Bangkok, learn a little about what to expect and what to do in a Thai temple.
Top 5 Temples to Visit in Bangkok
For a taste of the spiritual in the sprawling chaos that is Bangkok, most visitors to Thailand plan to visit at least a few Buddhist temples. The Thai capital has literally thousands of temples, from large royal-grade wats to small neighborhood shrines. Here’s a list of the top five temples to visit when you are in Bangkok, Thailand.
Goshuin-cho 御朱印帳 Japanese Temple Seal Books
Have you seen a Japanese temple stamp book? If you are traveling to Japan, one of the coolest souvenirs you can buy is a Goshuin-cho!
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