Wat Benchamabophit

Wat Benchamabophit

Wat Benchamabophit is a Buddhist temple in the Dusit area of Bangkok just north of the old central part of the city and is often referred to as the “Marble Temple”. The temple is relatively new with construction starting in 1899. The main redeeming features of the temple are the external cladding of Carrera marble imported from Italy, its sweeping multi tiered roof and its cloisters at the rear which house 52 buddha statues around the marbled floor cloister yard.  Wat Benchamabophit Entrance Fee Forigners need to pay a 20 baht…

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Tiger Temple Dress Code

Tiger Temple Dress Code

If you are making a visit to Tiger Temple please follow the following Dress code if you would like your photo taken with the fully grown tigers: Do not wear any red clothing No flowing or dangling clothing No clothing that will make an audible noise (some raincoats) No Strong smelling perfumes or colognes Also please remember you are visiting a Buddhist temple so shoulders and chest should be covered and leg ware should extend down to the knee

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