Thailand is a nation that is renowned for its temples. The country is steeped in history, and the temples are integral to the nation’s culture and heritage.
Wat Chalong
This temple is more than a century old and is one of the most frequented in Thailand, where foreigners arrive to learn about Buddhism and locals come to pray. The Grand Pagoda of the temple is believed to contain a bone splinter belonging to the Buddha.
Wat Khao Rang
This temple is situated at one of the most beautiful areas in Phuket, the beach-side area which features many Phuket luxury villas. Thailand‘s very first large golden Buddha statue is also featured within this temple. If you’re in a nearby resort such as Kata Rocks, this is an essential visit.
Jui Tui Shrine
This Chinese temple is one of the unique monasteries the region has to offer and the best time to visit is during the annual Phuket Vegetarian Food Festival. This temple happens to be one of the oldest places of worship in the country.
Wat Phro Thong
This is one of the most enigmatic and famous temples in the region because of the half-buried Buddha statue which is believed to be cursed. Legend has it that everyone who touched the statue fell ill and died, including a boy who unknowingly tied his buffalo to the tip of the statue when it was almost buried entirely.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+
