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Wat Khao Aor (วัดเขาอ้อ), Phatthalung Province of Thailand

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Wat Khao Aor (วัดเขาอ้อ), Phatthalung Province of Thailand Wat Khao Aor (วัดเขาอ้อ) in Amphoe KhuanKhanun. Before becoming a Temple, it was considered to be a centre of learning, called the ThisaPamok School that was similar toTakkasila in India, presumably founded before 857 by Brahmins from India during the age of “Dravidian Yatra”, which is the time that the Brahmins expanded the religious belief from India. This place was famous for supernaturalpowers and ancient medicine, especially, related toWan, an herbal plant; later there wasa Wandipping ritual and manyother forms of black magic until it became well-known nationwide as a place that had inherited the magic and spells for invulnerability until today. At present, the“Follow the path of the Lord Buddha, Follow a trace of the ritual of Khao O House” Festival takes placeannually. Information by : Tourism Authority of Thailand 1600 Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathevi, Bangkok 10400 Thailand https://www.tourismthaila...

Nan’s Sacred Buddha Relics

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Nan’s Sacred Buddha Relics The Phra That Chae Haeng Buddha relics are located at Wat Phra That Chae Haeng, one of Nan’s most sacred Buddhist Temples that’s been around for more than 600 years. Inside holds the ancient Buddha relics from the Ayutthaya period covered with gold. Influenced by Burmese building styles and the Hariboonchai Pagoda, this temple is considered one of the most beautiful religious sites in northern Thailand. Address : Moo 3 Baan Nong Tao Tambon Muang Tid, Ampur Pupiang, Nan How to Get There From downtown Nan, take Mahawongse Road towards Ampur Pupiang. Drive along Road No. 1168 and you will reach Wat Phra That Chae Haeng distance in 3.5 kilometres. Opening Hours Business hours : Every day from 5.00 A.M. to 7.00 P.M.  Time to visit : Year round Entrance fee : Free of charge, parking available Contact Information Telephone : 054-751-846, 088-408-9941 facebook : https://www.facebook.com/watphrathatchaehaeng/ Information by : Tourism Authority of T...

Wat Maha Wanaram (Temple) in Ubon Ratchathani Province

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Wat Maha Wanaram (Temple) in Ubon Ratchathani Province This old temple is where the highly referred Buddha image titled Phra Chao Yai Indra Plang is located. The temple is very popular with both locals and tourists visiting and also set in the quite traffic area. Also, the place is alternatively called Wat Pa Yai in the map. Opening hours: Daily from 8.30-16.30 Information by : Tourism Authority of Thailand 1600 Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathevi, Bangkok 10400 Thailand https://www.tourismthailand.org/

Wat Phu Lon (Temple) in Ubon Ratchathani Province

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Wat Phu Lon (Temple) in Ubon Ratchathani Province The Phu Lon Monastery is located in Songyang sub-district, Sri Chiangmai district. It is 20 kilometers away from the district nd 78 kilometers away from the city in the North East direction. The Phu Lon Monastery features a huge lawn where Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta Thera used as a meditation center under the straw shed. It was told that a tiger approached him but could not do him any harm. Today, there are still footprints of the tiger at this place. The Phu Lon Monastery offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, a perfect place for meditation. The biography of Ajahn MunAjahn Mun Bhuridatta Thera was a Thai Buddhist monk of Lao descent who is credited, along with his mentor, Phra Ajahn Sao Kantasilo Mahathera, with establishing the Thai Forest Tradition (the Kammatthana tradition) at Phu Lon Mountain in 1897. This area used to be full of wild animals which was why the local people gathered to help build the rock cave to offering...

Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple)

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Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple) Location: 69, Rama V Road, Dusit, Bangkok. 10300 Not-to-be-missed Highlights: The Temple’s ubosot was constructed of marble imported from Italy, so tourists from all over the world know this temple as the “Marble Temple”. “Wat Benchamabophit” was bestowed it name by King Rama IV the Great meaning “the temple of the fourth King near Dusit Palace.” Other highlights tourists can’t afford to miss are the murals around the ubosot displaying the History of 8 important pagodas of siam, as well as 11 Buddha images in various styles dating from several periods. The Temple is open daily from 08.30 – 17.30 Hrs. Information by : Tourism Authority of Thailand 1600 Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathevi, Bangkok 10400 Thailand https://www.tourismthailand.org/

Wat Trai Mit Witthayaram Worawihan

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Wat Trai Mit Witthayaram Worawihan Location: 661 Charoen Krung Road, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok. Not-to-be-missed Highlights: What tourists should come to see with their own eyes in this Temple is the solid gold Sukhothai-style Buddha called the seated Phra Phuttha Maha Suwana Patimakon, known as the world’s largest golden Buddha statue, as certified by the Guinness World Records in 1991. The statue now sits on the fourth floor of Wat Traimit’s new building named Phra Maha Mondop. The second and third floor holds an exhibition telling about the origin of this Buddha statue and the History of china town in Bangkok. Before leaving the temple, don;t forget to visit the great Buddha image, “Phra Phuttha Tossapol Yarn”, too. The Temple is open daily from 08.00 – 17.00 Hrs. Information by : Tourism Authority of Thailand 1600 Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathevi, Bangkok 10400 Thailand https://www.tourismthailand.org/

Wat Saket Ratchaworamahawihan (Phu Khao Thong)

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Wat Saket Ratchaworamahawihan (Phu Khao Thong) Location: By Khlong (Canal) Mahanak, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok. Not-to-be-missed highlights: One of the famous highlights of this Temple is its spiral staircase of 344 steps. On the top of Phu Khao Thong is where the enshrined Buddha’s relics of Buddha statues are enshrined. There are also various murals around the temple, which tell about heaven, Earth, hell, etc. Inside the area of the Attharot Chapel is the place where Phra Attharot Srisucot Thosapol Yanabophit is enshrined. Phra Attharot Srisucot Thosapol Yanabophit is considered as the tallest Buddha statue in Bangkok, which was built around the Sukhothai era or 700 years ago. The Temple is open daily from 08.00 – 17.00 Hrs. Information by : Tourism Authority of Thailand 1600 Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathevi, Bangkok 10400 Thailand https://www.tourismthailand.org/

Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Ratchaworamahawihan (Wat Pho)

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Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Ratchaworamahawihan (Wat Pho) Location: 2 Sanam Chai Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra nakhon, Bangkok. Not-to-be-missed Highlights: The hall of the Reclining Buddha is located to the northwest of the Temple and is very famous for its unique style of decorations; the feet and the eyes are engraved with mother-of-pearl. You can also enjoy seeing a variety of interesting ancient Thai cultural murals around the temple. Another highlight is a vast array of ancient Chinese sculptures like ancient warriors, lions, or even the statue of Marco Polo, the first foreign explorer who travelled China, and much more.  Also, view a Group of four huge pagodas surrounded by a white wall with Thai-Chinese style sheltered gates called “Phra Maha Chedi Si Rajakarn”:  The one with a green tile mosaic is called Phra Maha Chedi Sri Sanpetdayarn. The one with a white tile mosaic represents the reign of King Rama II. The one with yellow tile mosai...

Wat Arun Ratchawararam (Temple of Dawn)

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Wat Arun Ratchawararam (Temple of Dawn) Location: On the Chao Phraya River's west bank.  34 Arun Amarin Road, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok. Wat Arun is an ancient Temple dating back to the Ayutthaya period and considered as a Royal Temple of King Rama II, also known as King Buddha Loetla Nabhalai of the Chakri Dynasty. Its stupa was considered as one of the most beautiful and gigantic stupas in that era. Not-to-be-missed Highlights: With its unique architecture, Wat Arun’s stupas were built by white bricks and decorated by many valuable materials; such as, seashells, porcelain, and many Benjarong dishes, most of which came from China. Furthermore, you can see a variety of sculptures around the Temple like Kinnari, giants, angels, and garudas. Another must-attend activity you don’t want to miss is taking a photo with the 2 temple guardians: Tossakan, King of Krung Long Ka, and Sahatsadecha, King of Pang Tan City. Both of the demons are very powerful. The Temple is ope...