There’s no better Bangkok temple to visit at sunset than the Golden Mount. Located in the Old Town, on an artificial hill, Wat Saket stands at 80-meters tall offering spectacular views of the city’s ancient temples and sprawling skyscrapers. Reaching the summit requires walking up 344 steps, but it’s a gradual incline with a staircase wrapping around the mount - nothing your average traveler can’t handle!

Kat’s mom recently turned 60 and to celebrate we decided to take her on a 2-night trip to Sukhothai, a place that had been on our bucket-list for years. The views as we flew into Sukhothai were stunning: lush countryside, ritual ponds and palm trees dotted across the landscape, and temples blending seamlessly into nature. As we looked out the window, we could tell we were arriving somewhere special!

Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen, normally shortened to just “Wat Paknam”, is one of the most spectacular temples we’ve seen in Thailand. It’s home to the largest Buddha statue in Bangkok called Phra Buddha Dhammakaya Thepmongkhon, standing 69 meters tall overlooking the quaint Yai Canal, one of many little canals interconnected with the Chao Phraya River.

Temples play a big role on our Thailand travels. For Cam it’s a chance to admire the architecture and for Kat it’s all about connecting with her roots. There are over 40,000 temples in Thailand with history that stretches back many centuries, and in some cases, over a thousand years. Whether it be the artistic masterpieces of Chiang Rai or the ancient ruins of Sukhothai, you’ll never get bored of temple-hopping in Thailand.

We’ve been to a few Bangkok temples in our time and none quite compare architecturally to the Grand Palace. This sprawling complex is home to detailed mosaics, glittering spires, royal halls, golden chedis and one of the most revered Buddha statues in the world. The only downside to such an incredible place is that it gets busy and we mean super busy: the Grand Palace is the most visited attraction in all of Bangkok.

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