Bangkok - Wat Benchamabophit

Wat Benchama Bophit Dusitvanaram (The Marble Temple) is regarded one of the most beautiful temples in Thailand, thanks to its traditional Thai symmetrical architecture designed by Prince Naris, a son of King Rama IV and one of the greatest architects during his time, and fine marble imported from Italy.

Inside the main ordination hall sees the sacred Phra Buddha Chinnarat image, reproduced from the original image in Phitsanuloke, which is also considered a Buddha image with the most beautiful figures. Visit the temple in the wearly morning to see local people offering alms to the monks according to Thai traditional folkway.

Address:  Rama 5 Road, Chitlada, Dusit Bangkok, Thailand

Opening hours:  The temple is open from 8.00am - 6.00pm.


Recommendation ***** (must see!)