Buddhist temples

[DickB]

I'm keen to take in some Buddhist places during my next visit (next week!). I know there are some temples nearby. Are there any other places with a Buddhist theme worth visiting

[LaaMok]

Big Buddha Mountain, kao chee chan!

[astralrecon]

i have been there,very nice,made by a english man too,gold outline of the buddah

also the vine fields,and a big chinesse type temple,

lots of adverts for places to see ,when in patts,go on a proper trip,or book a taxi

or ride your bike ,with a bar fine,they know the way

ask the hotel staff,they know were all the thai wats/temples are

a big wooden wat near end of patts,on the beach,worth seeing

fishing is good too,lot lakes,plus the golf

keep you busy between barfines

[Bigpower]

Ayutthaya is the place to go for Buddhist Temples. Its was the Capital of Thailand (Siam) a few hundred years ago. It has some wonderful Buddhist Temples and old ruins there. Its about 90 Min's drive north of Bangkok. It is well worth going there on a day trip. I have been there a twice .Find a nice girl to take you there. I sure you can find a travel agency that can organize a tour. I was lucky both girls I went with had cars so we drove . You will have to pay for petrol and road tolls and give her money so she can make donations to the monks. Do a goggle search on Ayutthaya lots of info on it.

Buddha Mountain is worth a visit at sunset.There is a temple on South Pattaya Road also worth a visit.

[na-rak86]

yes take lots of 20 bahts, i usually spend 3-5 20 bahts per temple, love visiting the temples, ayutthaya 90 mins north of bangkok? its not 90 mins from suvarnabhumi which is not even in bangkok, well recommended though lovely old temples, can't go far wrong with bankok either many temples and add the Palace to your tour aswel

[Dr.Winston]

Click here to see a genuine Buddhist temple that you'd never forget.

[OleKingCole]

Went here one day. Not a lot of use this post as I am not sure what it's called or exact location. Went on back of TG bike and had eyes closed most of the time during journey. Was somewhere out near the Undersea Adventure place. Would be grateful if anyone could Identify for me. Magnificent place, though photography not allowed in many parts. Had a very moving experience here in the shrine dedicated to the sea goddess.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 20, 2011 by OleKingCole

[Freeze]

Ayutthaya is the place to go for Buddhist Temples. Its was the Capital of Thailand (Siam) a few hundred years ago. It has some wonderful Buddhist Temples and old ruins there. Its about 90 Min's drive north of Bangkok. It is well worth going there on a day trip. I have been there a twice .Find a nice girl to take you there. I sure you can find a travel agency that can organize a tour. I was lucky both girls I went with had cars so we drove . You will have to pay for petrol and road tolls and give her money so she can make donations to the monks. Do a goggle search on Ayutthaya lots of info on it.

Buddha Mountain is worth a visit at sunset.There is a temple on South Pattaya Road also worth a visit.

 

Thanks for the info. I'm definately heading up to Ayuttahaya. How do I find a nice girl?

[Micky B]

i have been there,very nice,made by a english man too,gold outline of the buddah

also the vine fields,and a big chinesse type temple,

lots of adverts for places to see ,when in patts,go on a proper trip,or book a taxi

or ride your bike ,with a bar fine,they know the way

ask the hotel staff,they know were all the thai wats/temples are

a big wooden wat near end of patts,on the beach,worth seeing

fishing is good too,lot lakes,plus the golf

keep you busy between barfines

[Micky B]

Can you expand on location as it sounds like a great find to visit between barfines... i like a bit of golf and fishing... cheers

[OleKingCole]

Can you expand on location as it sounds like a great find to visit between barfines... i like a bit of golf and fishing... cheers

Hire a taxi for the day and get them to take you, is easiest. Tour of vineyard, nice meal opposite then off to the buddha mountain. Really nice little trip out

[worthy42]

I love sukhothai and kamphaengphet for their wonderfull temples from the sukhothai period and dynasti. Also less crowded. Well wort visits if your into old temples and historic sites.

[Sammy99]

I'm keen to take in some Buddhist places during my next visit (next week!). I know there are some temples nearby. Are there any other places with a Buddhist theme worth visiting

 

The famous one is in Pisanulok (the buddha is called pra put ta chin na rat) . very beautiful

[Lak30]

Go to visit a few Buddist temples will be on my to do list if I get some time...... Some temples look amazing from other board pictures.

 

Anyone know if there is a Sikh Tempel In patt's? Might have to Goggle It.

[moonbeam]

I can recommend The Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya. It is a stunning temple hand made entirely of wood. It was started only about 30 years ago. I forget the actual dimensions but I think that it is over 30m high. Very impressive.

 

[moonbeam]

I can recommend The Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya. It is a stunning temple hand made entirely of wood. It was started only about 30 years ago. I forget the actual dimensions but I think that it is over 30m high. Very impressive.

 

[franky2010]

Are there temples where a thai lady can stay for a week to pray ,eat etc ?

[squared]

Well, there is this funny temple in Chiang Rai, an homage to the snow Queen.

 

[brainhack]

Thinking of perhaps visiting some places this time, Ayuthaya especially. Will be living close to the sanctuary of truth, so that should be a given. Quite fascination, the architecture and construction methods are not very remote from the norwegian stave churches!