Wat Chedi Luang is one of the more interesting ruins in the old Lanna city of Chiang Saen, Thailand. The temple was originally built in 1291, not long after the construction of the city walls by King Saen Phu. These days, Wat Chedi Luang is still a working temple, and there are some modern structures [...]
Wat Thammikarat is one of the lesser visited ruins in the ancient Siam capital of Ayutthaya, Thailand. It is believed that it actually predates the city of Ayutthaya, with parts of it possibly dating back to the 12 century. Today it is actually a working temple, and several newer buildings have been built around the [...]
Pha That Luang isn't actually a temple, but a grand stupa (chedi) in the heart of Vientiane, and I think it deserves a post of it's own along side the temples of Laos. Walking up to Pha That Luang According to the Lao people, legend says that Pha That Luang was originally built [...]
On my first day in Chiang Rai, Thailand, I decided to go and see some temples, and the first I came to was Wat Phra Singh. The ubosot (main shrine) at Wat Phra Singh Wat Phra Singh dates back to the 14th century when it was built by King Pra Chao Maha Proma. It [...]
Wat Chaiwatthanaram was the last of the ruins that I explored in the ancient Siam capitol of Ayutthaya, Thailand, but it was definitely the most impressive. It is actually located outside of the main island that Ayutthaya is built on, and its towers stand tall and surprisingly well preserved on the west bank of the [...]
This week's travel photo is of a statue at Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand. Famous for its huge reclining Buddha, Wat Pho is one of the most popular attractions in Bangkok, and it is definitely worth spending some time exploring this beautiful temple. More about Wat Pho Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of [...]
Most of the temples that I visited throughout Laos and Thailand were very old and historical, which added to the draw of their overall beauty. Haw Pha Bang, however, is not old, and in fact it was only completed in 2006, located in the grounds of the Royal Palace Museum in Luang Prabang, Laos. Haw [...]
Wat Pan Tao is located next to the large royal temple, Wat Chedi Luang, in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The temple's most interesting feature is its wooden chapel, one of very few left in Chiang Mai. Built in the late 14th century, the chapel was originally a royal palace but was moved to the royal grounds [...]
Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is the most sacred site in Thailand, and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bangkok. I was overwhelmed by the extravagance and beauty of the temple, with it's incredible colours, art and architecture. The walls that surround the temple complex are covered [...]
Wat Inpeng is one of four temples that sit close to each other in the centre of Vientiane, close to the river front. Although it is located right in the main guest house area of the city, I noticed that most people seem to just walk past the temple. I decided to take a closer [...]
