Thailand – A Religious Twist

Thailand is one of the countries which are very rich in its religion and culture. A visit to any of the cities of this spiritual country opens up to numerous temples and ancient architecture. It’s quite a pleasant experience to make a religious trip to Thailand. Most of the tours and travels offer various Thailand packages covering up most of the important places. However if you plan to make a religious trip, it is advisable you know some of the important temples you should be visiting. Astrology is closely associated to Thailand as is spirituality. History says that this field has been a way of life for many people living there.

Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand is the most visited city of Thailand. This city is filled with mystique and reflects religion and spirituality in every inch of it. One of the oldest centers of religion is the Wat Po where the longest standing Buddha statue exists. It is not just sacred but also has its own mythological importance. Secondly you have to visit the Wat Phra Keo temple. There is the Royal Palace and the Emerald Statue of Buddha which is made of solid emerald. There is another temple which you can include in your Bangkok tour that is the Wat Arun. You should consider visiting this because you get the best view of the city from this place. Other than these there are a lot of other places like the famous beaches, markets, museums to keep you entertained completely. So, next time you plan to make Bangkok tour, make sure you give a religious twist to it.