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.

Explore 40 of the most beautiful temples in Thailand in our photo travel guide. From Bangkok icons like Wat Pho to Chiang Mai stunners such as Wat Doi Suthep - plus the hidden gems of Wat Si Chum and Wat Muang. Discover the must-see spiritual sites for your next Thailand adventure.

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Discover Thailand’s ancient capital on a day trip from Bangkok. In this guide we cover everything you need to know: how to get there by train, a seamless tuk-tuk route between iconic temples, and recommendations for local eats (boat noodles and giant river prawns).