Like everywhere else in Thailand, you are also bound to come across beautiful temples in Phuket. Of the total 30 temples, Wat Chalong is the most beautiful and special. The shrine is dedicated to Luang Pho Chaem (1827-1908) and Luang Pho Chuang (1875-1945)…
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🇹🇭 Big Buddha
The absolute attraction on Phuket is the colossal white Buddha. The imposing statue is made entirely of marble, and at 45 metres tall is the third largest statue in all of Thailand. Construction of this magnificent Buddha began back in 2004, yet it is still…
Tiger Cave Temple
When in Krabi, don’t miss the cool climb to Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea). Challenge yourself to climb the 1,237 steps that lead you to a limestone rock 600 metres up, where you can visit the impressive golden Buddha that sits on top. From here…
Enjoy a Tuktuk ride
A fun way to explore Bangkok is, of course, a ride in the famous tuktuks. A tuktuk is a three-wheeler where you can sit in the back. These well-known colourful, motorised three-wheel taxis are a convenient and fun mode of transport to get around…
Chao Phraya river cruise
The Chao Phraya is the largest and most important river in Thailand and it flows right through Bangkok. So a very fun and very cheap way to travel from A to B in Bangkok is by boat taxi on the Chao Phraya River. There are several embarkation points all along…
Wat Arun
Wat Arun Temple is one of the most famous temples in Bangkok and is named after Aruna, the God of dawn. The temple is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, across from the Grand Palace. The temple is 82 metres high and the tower is…
🇹🇭 Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
The complex is one of the oldest in the city, having been built in 1782, making it one of the most important historical attractions in Bangkok. The Royal Palace was the former residence of the king. Nowadays, the palace is only used for ceremonies and…
Gunung Kawi
The Gunung Kawi is an archaeological area in Bali. The temple is one of the most beautiful temples around Ubud. It is the oldest, largest and most revered place in Bali. Located in a lush green valley along the steep banks of the Pakerisan River…
🇮🇩 Pura Tanah Lot Temple
The Pura Tanah Lot Temple in Bali is a popular spot to watch the sunset, it is one of the most iconic landmarks in the entire country. It is a mysterious looking ancient shrine on a rock near the coast of Bali, and at high tide the temple seems to float on the sea…