Thai people traditionally visit shrines and temples to make merit on auspicious occasions, including Chinese New Year. With that in mind, weve collected a few of the most popular and impressive religious sites in Bangkok that you can visit whilst staying at any of our hotels.
Erawan Shrine The Erawan Shrine was named for the hotel that it was built to protect in 1956. The Erawan hotel saw a series of unfortunate events and accidental deaths, and a Brahman priest determined that a shrine should be built to honour Erawan, the elephant that escorted the Hindu deity Indra. The shrines four-faced Buddha is actually a depiction of the Brahman deity rather than a Buddha image. Erawan Shrine is an important pilgrimage destination in Bangkok “ with many tourists from other parts of Asia coming to pay their respects. Devotees make offerings to the four-faced shrine and ask for wishes to be granted. In the event that their wish comes true, they are supposed to return and charter a classical Thai dance for the shrine as a means of saying thanks. Located on Ratchaprasong Intersection, the Erawan Shrine is accessible via the BTS Skytrain at Siam and Chitlom Stations. Its within walking distance of Centre Point Chidlom, and easily accessible from Centre Point Pratunam as well.
Golden Buddha Temple Found at Wat Traimit, the impressive Buddha image is three metres tall, weighs 5.5 tonnes and is made of solid gold. It was previously encased in plaster, and the golden image was discovered 40 years ago when the plaster cracked after the image was dropped from a crane. Historians believe it was encased in plaster to hide the valuable Buddha image from marauders and pillagers several centuries ago. Wat Traimit is located at the far end of Yaowarat Road, near Hualampong Railway Station, and it is accessible via the MRT. Its particularly well-located for guests who are staying at Centre Point Silom.
Wat Pho This is one of the most impressive and popular sacred sites in Bangkok. It boasts the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand and the largest reclining Buddha in Bangkok. Beyond that, the temple also houses the culturally important school of Thai medicine, which saved the art of Thai massage from extinction under the rule of Rama III. Wat Pho is located along the Chao Phaya River near the Grand Palace. A short taxi ride from any Centre Point Hotel will deliver you here, but there are no MRT or BTS lines offering direct access.
Wat Arun Named for the Hindu god of Dawn, Wat Arun is an ancient temple that was reborn and revitalised after the capital moved to Bangkok. Its most defining feature is an 82-metre-tall spire built in Khmer style. It is decorated with glittering bits of porcelain that Chinese ships used as ballast and dumped here at the docks in the 19th century. Wat Arun is located opposite of Wat Pho and is also easily accessed by taxi from any Centre Point Hotel. You can also reach it by river boat on the Chao Phaya. If youre interested in visiting these or any other religious sites during your stay with Centre Point Hotels, please dont hesitate to let us know. The front desk staff at your hotel will gladly offer advice and assist with arranging transport when needed.
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