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Thailand is a country with many beautiful temples, most of which are located in Bangkok. Follow us to pin 11 beautiful temples in Bangkok for those who want to make merit and feed the fish, take beautiful photos of beautiful architecture. You must follow this list. You will be filled with happiness and merit, and have a relaxing trip in Bangkok in a merit-making style.

1. Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram or Wat Phra Kaew

A temple in Bangkok that enshrines the sacred object of the Thai people, “Emerald Buddha or Phra Phuttha Maha Mani Rattana Patimakorn”, which is enshrined in the ordination hall.
Don’t miss going in to pay homage and ask for blessings for good luck in life. After praying and asking for blessings, walk to see the mural paintings and the intricateness of Thai architecture, or visit the museum of the early establishment of the temple and antiques to take home knowledge. Walk a little further in and you will find the Grand Palace through the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall, which is beautiful beyond words.
Highlights: Historically significant, a valuable national treasure, beautiful architecture
Location: Na Phra Lan Road Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/3rsTHVXtrjVMafjW9
Opening hours: Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

2. Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangklaram or Wat Pho

Pay homage to the Reclining Buddha and the four-direction temples, which are home to important Buddha images from four major cities during the reign of King Rama I.
The east is home to Phra Phuttha Marawichai, the west is home to Phra Chin Si Muninat, the north is home to Pa Lilai, and the south is home to Phra Chinnarat Warovat Dharmachakra.
Visiting this temple in Bangkok is like visiting all four regions of the Buddha in one temple. And for those who are aching, Wat Pho is the original source of Thai massage. Anyone who gets a massage will definitely feel relieved.
Highlights: It is an ancient temple that is important and world-famous. There are sacred objects to worship for good fortune.
Location: 2 Sanam Chai Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/nmwuVFWTvXpYGW3c6
Opening hours: Open daily from 08.00 to 17.00 hrs.

3. Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan or Wat Chaeng

Across the Chao Phraya River with the legend of the giant war between Wat Pho and Wat Arun. We know Wat Chaeng well, a beautiful landmark temple in Bangkok for foreign tourists.
When you come, you must go up to worship the prang of Wat Arun. Hipsters love to take pictures because the pastel colors of the prang are made from Benjarong cups and shells. It is beautifully striking and eye-catching. Most importantly, don’t forget to go into the ordination hall, which enshrines the principal Buddha image called “Phra Phuttha Thammasorn Ratcha Lokthat Dilok”, a Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya attitude, Rattanakosin art style.
​​​​​ … It was also the residence of Somdej Phutthanacharn (To Phrommarangsi). There is a statue of Somdej for us to pay homage to. There is a belief that says:
​​​​​​​“Worshiping at Wat Rakhang will be admired and famous throughout the year.” Therefore, anyone who wants to be famous and admired must not miss it.

Highlights: It is a temple with a long history and historical significance. The temple has beautiful architecture.

Location: 250 Arun Amarin Road, Siriraj Subdistrict, Bang Khun Non District, Bangkok

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/2eyuLvv5Hyivqen27
Opening hours: Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

4. Wat Rakhang Khositaram or Wat Rakhang

Another ancient temple in Bangkok. Inside the chapel is the enshrined “Phra Prathan Yim Rap Fa”, a gentle and compassionate Buddha. Inside the temple is the Chan Palace or Tripitaka Hall, an architectural style built in the Thonburi period. It was originally the residence of King Rama I when he was the Ratchawarin, the Chief of the Right Police Department, during the reign of King Taksin the Great. It was also the residence of Somdet Phutthanacharn (To Phrommarangsi). There is a statue of Somdet for us to pay homage to. There is a belief that says:
​​​​​​​“Worshiping at Wat Rakhang will attract admirers and make you famous all year long.” Therefore, anyone who wants to be famous and admired must not miss this.
Highlights: This temple has a long history and is historically significant. The temple has beautiful architecture.
Location: 250 Arun Amarin Road, Siriraj Subdistrict, Bang Khun Non District, Bangkok
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/2eyuLvv5Hyivqen27
Opening hours: Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

5. Wat Benchamabophit Dusit Wanaram

Another beautiful temple in Bangkok, Wat Benchamabophit Dusit Wanaram is also known as the “Mable Temple”, a temple on a five-baht coin of Thais. It is well-known to foreign tourists. It was built with ancient architecture and is beautifully decorated with the best marble from Italy. Inside the chapel is the enshrined Phra Buddha Chinnarat, a replica from Phitsanulok Province.
In addition to making merit to enhance auspiciousness, there are also many beautiful photo spots that you should not forget to take photos as souvenirs.
Highlights: There is exquisite ancient Thai architecture. It is considered one of the temples with the best floor plan.
Location: 69 Phra Ram 5 Road, Dusit Subdistrict, Dusit District, Bangkok
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/jFeYXwHzooMK7gB56
Opening hours: Open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

6. Wat Chana Songkhram

A temple in Bangkok that is hundreds of years old since the Ayutthaya period. There is a history that when the king went to war, there was a ceremony to chant holy water before going to war. Inside the chapel is a large principal Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya attitude, standing out majestically as the head of the building, surrounded by 15 smaller Buddha images, totaling 16 images. The principal Buddha image is named “Phra Phutthanarasi Trilokchet Mahathisak Pujaniya Chayan Takodom, the Supreme Teacher of the Unawarayana” or locals like to call him ‘Luang Pho Pu’. Anyone who wants to do something and win can come and pray for blessings.
Highlights: It is an important temple with a long history. It is sacred. People come to pay homage and ask for blessings.
Location: 77 Chakraphong Road, Chana Songkhram Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok

Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/xynPJvEb4J5qdyTN7
Opening hours: Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

7. Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan or Wat Phu Khao Thong

Start at the temple’s ordination hall, which houses a large Buddha statue in meditation posture, before going up to pay homage to the relics of the Lord Buddha on the replica of Phra Borommathat, which is the only mountain in Bangkok. Apply gold leaf to the pavilion on top of Phra Borommathat, pay homage to the navel of the city, circle the Phu Khao Thong with candles, and then go up to enjoy the view of the city and the refreshing breeze.
On the way down, stop to pay homage to Luang Pho To before returning.
Highlights: This temple has one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Bangkok. It’s great for taking pictures.
Location: 344 Chakkraphat Road, Ban Bat Subdistrict, Pom Prap Sattru Phai District, Bangkok
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/jq8UN4BvucZmn4NH7
Opening hours: Open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

8. Wat Bowonniwet Vihara Ratchaworawihan

This is another temple in Bangkok that is worth visiting. It houses important Thai Buddha images that are not well-known to most people: Phra Phuttha Chinnasi and Phra Si Satsada.

These images were built by Phra Maha Thammaracha Lithai during the Sukhothai period, at the same time as Phra Phuttha Chinnarat. All three images were once enshrined together at Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat in Phitsanulok Province.

In addition, it houses a pair of Buddha footprints on large Sukhothai-style slabs and a reclining Buddha in the beautiful Sukhothai style.

Highlights: The architecture combines beautiful Thai and Chinese art. There are murals inside the ordination hall that depict mystical dhamma images by Khrua In Khong, a Thai painter from the early Rattanakosin period. There are many important Buddha statues and antiques.
Location: 248 Phra Sumen Road, Bowon Niwet Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/brWSSnCfFwsjuJT17
Opening hours: Open daily from 08.00-17.00

9. Wat Mangkon Kamalawat or Wat Leng Noei Yi

10. Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram

Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram is a first-class royal temple built during the reign of King Rama V. What makes it special is that it is a temple with a large Maha Sima made of stone pillars carved with the shape of the Dharmachakra Sima on the pillars, located on the temple wall in all 8 directions. Therefore, it was named Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Maha Simaram, which means a temple built by the king and a temple with a Maha Sima. It is beautiful with architecture that combines Eastern and Western styles. The exterior of the chapel is Thai architecture, while the interior is a mix of European and Thai styles. Decorated in a beautiful Gothic style like a Christian church, there is a large bell-shaped pagoda decorated with glazed tiles, Benjarong pattern all over the body. Above the base of the pagoda, there are 14 arches around it, beautifully outstanding and unique.
Highlights: This temple has a beautifully arranged plan and is decorated intricately. It has very beautiful architecture.
Location: 2 Fueang Nakhon Road, Wat Ratchabophit Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/gXeL15ernjFpBTdD6
Opening hours: Open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

11. Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan

Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan
This temple was built in the late reign of King Nangklao to honor his granddaughter, Her Royal Highness Princess Somanas Wattanawadi (later the first queen consort of King Rama IV). Therefore, he gave the name Wat Ratchanatdaram in 1843. It is beautifully outstanding and eye-catching. Anyone passing by cannot help but raise their camera to take pictures. Inside the temple are the Ubosot, the Vihara, and the Sala Karn Parian. King Rama III ordered the construction of a metal castle instead of a pagoda. What makes it special is that it is the first metal castle in Thailand. It is a 7-storey building with 37 castle spires. The 7th floor of the castle spire is where the Buddha’s relics are enshrined. In the middle of the castle, there is a 67-step spiral staircase that you can walk up to see the view from above. The architecture inside the temple is exquisite in the style of Thai art. The Ubosot has a gable, bai raka, and a gable covered with gold lacquer and decorated with beautiful glass.
Highlights: The metal castle of this temple is the third metal castle in the world and the first metal castle in Thailand.
Location: 2 Mahachai Road, Bowon Niwet Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/XBGxBozFCxSZiFA76
Opening hours: Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.