Category: <span>Temples</span>

Wat Yannawa: the ship temple from the Ayutthaya Kingdom

Wat Yannawa (วัดยานนาวา) is located in Sathorn district at Charoen Krung Road, resting on the eastern bank of Chao Phraya River. Also called the ship temple. This large complex is distinguished by the viharn built into the appearance of a Chinese junk ship, a sailing boat of the 19th century.

Wat Pho: Temple of the reclining Buddha and massage school

Bangkok has several historic buildings and many other tourist attractions. Wat Pho (วัดโพธิ์) is one of those places that are important from the historical point of view. The temple of reclining Buddha and Wat Pho massage school are the defining features of this Buddhist temple complex.

Wat Arun: the temple of dawn at the bank of Chao Phraya River

Wat Arun (วัดอรุณ), also known as the temple of dawn at the bank of Chao Phraya River is popular for its cultural significance and tourism magnitude, and it is acclaimed as one of the top landmarks of the Bangkok skyline. It is also called by locals as Wat Chaeng (วัดแจ้ง).