TEMPLE HOPPING IN BANGKOK
Bangkok is home to over 400 stunning temples with unique design and architecture. Often referred to as a ‘wat,’ Bangkok’s temples are scattered around the city and can often be seen playing hide and seek behind other more modern buildings. While you may not want to visit all of the temples in Bangkok, there are a three noteworthy temples located near The Gravitique Hotel that we recommend you explore.
WAT PHRA KAEW - TEMPLE OF THE EMERALD BUDDHA
2. WAT PHO – TEMPLE OF THE RECLINING BUDDHA
3. WAT ARUN – TEMPLE OF DAWN
OTHER TEMPLES OF INTEREST IN THE AREA WORTH VISITING IF YOU’D LIKE TO SEE MORE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Wat Bowonniwet
- Wat Chana Songkhram
- Wat Ratchanatda – Loha Prasat
- Wat Suthat Thepwararam
- Wat Mahathat Royal Palace
- Wat Saket – Phu Khao Thong
- Wat Ratchabophit
OTHER TEMPLES OF INTEREST IN THE AREA WORTH VISITING IF YOU’D LIKE TO SEE MORE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Visiting temples in Bangkok is exciting, but please note that there are a few rules to follow when doing so. The most important thing we can share with you is that before you go off to visit any temple in the city, make sure you are dressed modestly. For men, you should wear long pants and shirts with sleeves. For women, make sure that you wear long pants or skirts that cover your knees, shoulders should be covered and no sleeveless tops or see-through clothing, or tight leggings, should be worn. Temples are sacred in Thailand, so please dress appropriately so you don’t offend a local who has come to the temple to make merit or pray.
A few other rules for visiting temples include remembering to take your shoes off when visiting a temple. There is usually a sign that will indicate in what areas of the temple you need to take off your shoes. Always keep your head lower than the image of Buddha or any monks in the temple. Please do not point your feet at any Buddha images or monks, do not sit on platforms or seats reserved for monks, and remember to talk quietly.
Public displays of affection inside the temple are not allowed, and it goes without saying, but please do not smoke cigarettes or bring alcohol onto the temple grounds.