Best places: Religions in Thailand

Ancient Buddhist temple complex with statues, art, relics & a large golden tower lit up at night.

Small shrine housing the revered "city pillar" erected when Siam's capital moved to Bangkok in 1782.

Large 14th-century temple complex best known for its revered golden statue of the Buddha.

Centuries-old temple housing a Buddha statue reputed to have floated down the Bang Pakong river.

Richly decorated prayer hall centered on a landmark gilded Buddha image with a flamelike halo.

Small, statue-rich Buddhist temple & monastery hidden in a woodland & reached via a hiking trail.

Landmark temple featuring a 49-ft.-tall Buddha surrounded by stone walls, with an open ceiling.

👍👍 I had an incredible experience at Sak Yant Chiang Mai. I met with Nana at the in-house location in the heart of Chiang Mai. She spoke with me about the tattoos, the ritual, and the entire experience overall. And then we drove about 20 minutes away to the Ajarn's house, wai'd to the ajarn and we talk...

Large compound of ancient temple ruins in a picturesque, park-like setting.

👍👍 It is a Chinese temple located on the Ramintra route to Safari World. The temple is very beautiful, grand and magnificent, the atmosphere is good and quiet. The inside of the temple is designed to accommodate people in wheelchairs. There is a school teaching Chinese language and culture. Everything...

Tranquil, forested Buddhist monastery established by the well-known Thai monk Luang Ta Maha Bua.

👍 Nice small shrine to pray / commemorate King Taksin.

Spacious & modern Buddhist place of worship situated in tranquil, tree-shaded surroundings.

👍👍 What a fabulous place! Enjoyed the meaty restaurant tremendously, delicious food and very reasonably priced. Great Shabbos experience too. Unbelievable what Chabad have established in Phuket!

On the grounds of the Grand Palace, this sacred temple is renowned for its Emerald Buddha.

Mountaintop Buddhist monastery & temple covered in colorful mosaic tiles & surrounded by gardens.

Restored Buddhist temple with stupas, plus a huge reclining Buddha & smaller seated ones in a row.

Built by the river in 1324, this ornate temple complex features an enormous, gilded sitting Buddha.

Temple atop a forested mountain featuring ornate gold carvings & a 17-m. sitting Buddha statue.