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Best Temples
Wat Phra Kaew
The granddaddy of Bangkok temples and the home of a certain Emerald
Buddha. (
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Wat Pho
If you haven't seen the ginormous reclining Buddha here, you haven't seen
Bangkok. (
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Wat Suthat
Home to one of Thailand's biggest Buddhas and equally impressive floor-to-
ceiling temple murals. (
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Wat Traimit
Residence of the world's largest golden Buddha. (
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Wat Arun
This pre-decessor to Bangkok is also one of the few Thai temples you're al-
lowed to climb on. (
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Golden Mount & Wat Saket
Hilltop temple with great views over old Bangkok. (
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Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
The epitome of the hectic, smoky, noisy Chinese-style
temple. (
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Sri Mariamman Temple
Bangkok's main Hindu temple practically leaps from the street.
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Wat Bowonniwet
Royally sponsored temple with interesting murals. (
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