Thailand

Temples in Bangkok

5 temples in the atlas, and a city that keeps going after the gates close.

The temples

What to see in Bangkok

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Porcelain studded spires on the Chao Phraya, and the best move is the two baht ferry across the river at the end of the day.

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The Marble Temple, built in 1911 from Italian Carrara marble by a prince who was also an architect, which is why it looks like nothing else in...

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A 46 m reclining Buddha with mother of pearl feet, and it barely fits in its hall.

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The most sacred temple in Thailand, holding a small jade Buddha whose robes the king changes with the seasons.

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The Golden Mount, 300 odd steps spiralling up an artificial hill to a gold chedi and a 360 degree view over old Bangkok.

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Bangkok after dark

The rooftops look back at the spires you photographed at noon. Clean listings, same standard as the temple pages.