The White Temple of Chiang Rai, or “Wat Rong Khun”, is easily one of the most stunning temples we’ve seen in Thailand. The level of detail is extraordinary: thousands of mirrored tiles and flame-like patterns glisten in the sun. It’s not every day you come across a Thai temple that’s painted completely white, a color that was chosen by local artist Chalermchai Kositpipat to represent the purity and goodness of Buddha.

Wat Pho is located in the Old City, on Rattanakosin Island, and is best visited at 8:00 AM to avoid the crowds. You’ll have to pay 300 THB but it’s worth the price, and is much cheaper than the nearby Grand Palace. This temple has been a classic attraction of Bangkok for decades now and despite its popularity, it’s still worth visiting. The star of the show is the Reclining Buddha: a majestic golden statue that spans 46 meters.

We’ve seen some incredible temples in Thailand over the years but none quite compare to Wat Si Chum in Sukhothai. The Buddha statue here is called Phra Achana, sitting peacefully inside a roofless sanctuary and revealed through a vertical gap in the brick walls as you walk towards it. Although this temple complex is much smaller than some of the other sites in the area, it was still (by far) the highlight of our Sukhothai trip.

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.

Tiger Cave Temple, otherwise known as “Wat Tham Suea”, is the most famous and (arguably) most spectacular Buddhist temple in all of Krabi province. It’s situated inland from the coast, roughly 20 kilometers northeast of Ao Nang Beach, known for its golden Buddha statue at the top of a mountain - surrounded by limestone cliffs covered in jungle.

As we found out on our day trip from Bangkok, there’s more to Ayutthaya than meets the eye. The old capital is famous for its ruins - with brick prangs, Buddha heads wrapped in roots, and bell-shaped chedis dotted throughout the historical park. But what we loved most was the city’s riverside setting, the delicious food, and the fact that trains and tuk-tuks made up our day’s transportation.