Sights & Attractions
Thailand is a kingdom of wonder, filled with spectacular natural, cultural, and historical attractions. Which Thailand attractions are you looking forward to discovering on your Thailand holiday?
Sights & Attractions
As a predominately Buddhist country, Thailand has numerous Buddhist temples dating back nearly 1,000 years. Temples built in the early kingdoms periods have distinctive styles from various cultural influences, including the Lan Na and Burmese temples of Chiang Mai and the Hindu temples of the Angkorian Empire. Aside from historical temples however, there are numerous contemporary temples throughout Thailand that are functioning places of worship and are equally beautiful.
In 1491, Wat Phra Si Sanphet was located inside the compound of the Grand Palace-the foundations of which are still visible-and served as the royal chapel, as Wat Phra Kaeo does in Bangkok. This Wang Lung Palace (Royal P...
This monastery was located near Pa Than Bridge opposite Wat Mahathat. King Borom Rachathirat II (Chao Sam Phraya) commanded two pagodas built on the ground where Chao Ai and Chao Yi engaged in single hand combat on eleph...
Located in front of the Grand Palace to the east near Pa Than Bridge, it was constructed in the reign of King Borom Rachathirat I. It houses the holy relics of Lord Buddha. Wat Mahathat is open everyday from 8.00 a.m.-6....
Though founded in 1369, the ruins of Wat Phra Ram date mostly from its restoration in the 15th century. Its main feature is a well-proportioned prang situated on a stepped terrace adorned with chedis. Some of the prang's...
The Phu Khao Thong chedi is situated about two kilometres northwest of the city island. It was built by King Ramesuan in 1387. Burengnong, the Burmese king, built three layers of the large superimposed base in the Burmes...
