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A richly illustrated guide to the world's sacred places,
historic religious sites, sacred art and religious architecture. |
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"What brings visitors back time and again is the allure of the ephemeral: seemingly spontaneous festivals, chance meetings and whimsical moments in an unpredictable land of ancient culture and elusive wisdom."
— Frommer's Thailand
Explore the spiritual side of Thailand, a Buddhist country with a rich religious history and a thriving spiritual present. Here you can visit Bangkok's famous temples, explore the ruins of ancient cities, celebrate colorful festivals, mingle with monks — and enjoy the mountain scenery, blue waters and warm beaches that are very good for the soul.
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Thailand Sacred Sites List Our index of temples, shrines and other religious and historical sites in Thailand Thailand Maps A selection of the best maps of Thailand, online and in print to take along Thailand Satellite Map Interactive, high-resolution imagery of Thailand Thailand Tourism Candid travel advice and great deals |
Thailand Hotel Reviews Read candid traveler reviews, see photos, check ratings, and compare prices on hotels in over 50 cities in Thailand Thailand Travel Forums Ask experienced travelers for travel advice or browse previous discussions. Thailand Travel Deals Browse the latest package deals and discount holidays available for Thailand |
Thailand Fact Sheet Facts and figures on Thailand and its people Visiting Thai Temples Rules and etiquette for visiting sacred places Religion in Thailand Thai Buddhism and popular religion in Thailand Thailand Guidebooks Find the right travel guide to take along |
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Ayutthaya Located not far from Bangkok, Ayutthaya was once a great capital city and is full of historical and religious treasures. |
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Chiang Mai This popular northern city boasts a striking mountain backdrop, over 300 temples and a quaint historical atmosphere. |
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Bangkok A thriving city that combines ancient and modern, Bangkok offers an array of Buddhist temples and other sights. |
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Sukothai Another historical capital, Sukothai has many historical temple ruins to explore. (Section under construction.) |
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Thai Buddhist Temples List of Buddhist temples in Thailand profiled by Sacred Destinations. See also the Top Five Thailand Temples. |
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Thai Hindu Temples List of Hindu temples and shrines in Thailand that are profiled by Sacred Destinations. |
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