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Wats in Bangkok ( Buddhist Temples)
The city of Bangkok has large number of temples sped over the city and the suburbs
Majority of the population are Buddhists and the temples are considered as community centers.
Visitors needs to wear suitable cloths before entering to temples. Remember to take off your shoes before entering to wats. Women should never touch monks, Buddha statues and all need to speak in quietly and softly. Thai temples are consider as a place to get the peace of mind.
Here are the most famous Wats in Bangkok.
Wat Phra Kaew (The Emerald Buddha)
Opening Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Location: Na Phralan Road, Phra Nakhon
Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn):
Opening Hours: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm
Location: 34 Arun Amarin Road, Bangkokyai District
Buses 19, 57, 83
Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha):
Opening Hours: open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: 2 Sanamchai Road, Phra Nakhon District
Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple)
Opening Hours: Daytime
Location : Si Ayutthaya Road near Chitralada Palace
Buses 10, 16, 23, 70, 99, 201
Wat Traimit (Temple of Golden Buddha)
Location : East end of Yaowarat Road
Opening Hours: Daytime
Wat Sutat (Great Swing)
Opening Hours: 08:30 - 17:00
Location: 146 Banrung Muang Road
Wat Saket (Temple of the Golden Mount)
Opening Hours : Daily 8:00 - 21:00
Location: Between Boriphat Road and Lan Luang Road
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