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Best Temples in Thailand

The top-rated temples across Thailand, ranked by visitor ratings and reviews.

1
Wat Phra Kaew
4.6Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Bangkok

Thailand's most sacred Buddhist temple, home to the Emerald Buddha

2
The Grand Palace
4.6Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Bangkok

Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors.

3
Doi Suthep Temple
4.6Doi Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200
Chiang Mai

Hilltop temple overlooking Chiang Mai with stunning golden chedi

4
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan
4.7158 Thanon Wang Doem, Khwaeng Wat Arun, Khet Bangkok Yai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600, Thailand
Bangkok

Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire).

5
Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan
4.72 Thanon Sanam Chai, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
Bangkok

Large landmark temple offering serene grounds with a giant reclining Buddha, historic art & statues.

6
Nongnooch Pattaya Garden
4.6Na Chom Thian, Sattahip District, Chon Buri 20250, Thailand
Pattaya

This 500-acre attraction offers a variety of themed gardens, elephant shows & rides, plus an eatery.

7
The Big Buddha, Phuket
4.6Karon, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83100, Thailand
Phuket

The 45m-tall marble Buddha statue on a mountaintop offers panoramic views, a cafe & gift shop.

8
The Sanctuary of Truth Museum
4.6206, 2 Soi Na Kluea 12, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
Pattaya

Built entirely with hand-hewn wood carvings, this still unfinished 20-story complex offers tours.

9
Wat Yai Chai Mongkol Worawihan
4.740 หลวงพ่อขาว ซ. 3 Tambon Phai Ling, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
Ayutthaya

Restored Buddhist temple with stupas, plus a huge reclining Buddha & smaller seated ones in a row.

10
Wat Mahathat
4.7Soi Chikun, Tambon Pratuchai, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
Ayutthaya

Buddhist temple with ruins, colorful shrines & a famed Buddha head surrounded by tree roots.

11
Wat Phra That Doi Kham
4.7Moo 3, Mae Hia, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Chiang Mai

Rated 4.7/5 · 22,083 reviews · in Chiang Mai

12
Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan
4.72, Tambon Kamang, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
Ayutthaya

Built by the river in 1324, this ornate temple complex features an enormous, gilded sitting Buddha.

13
Rong Suea Ten Temple
4.6306 หมู่ที่ 2 Maekok Rd, Tambon Rim Kok, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Rai, Chang Wat Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
Chiang Rai

Monumental, modern Buddhist temple distinguished by its vivid blue coloring & elaborate carvings.

14
Pattaya Walking Street
4.3Walking St, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
Pattaya

Colorful red-light area, closed to vehicles nightly & lined with bars, nightclubs, eateries & neon.

15
Wat Chaiwatthanaram
4.731 8GVR+8PW 1 ตำบล บ้านป้อม Tambon Ban Pom, Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Chang Wat Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
Ayutthaya

Striking restored ruins of a 17th-century royal Buddhist temple in a picturesque, riverside setting.