Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai, Thailand
Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple, is one of my favorite temples in Thailand. It was designed, built and mostly funded by the extremely talented Thai artist, Chalermchai Kositpipat. ...
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Mae Naak Phra Khanong, Thailand’s Most Famous Ghost
(Updated October 30, 2015) The shrine of Mae Naak Phra Khanong, near Wat Mahabut, contains an image of the ghost, as well as many offerings. Mae Naak was once a much-feared ghost, but...
Kyaik Pun Pagoda in Bago, Myanmar
The main attraction at the Kyaik Pun Pagoda is the four seated Buddhas Shrine. It was built in the 7th Century by King Migadippa and stands 90 feet tall. The names of...
The Erawan Shrine, Bangkok, Thailand
This shrine which is located by the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel, in the center of Bangkok’s business district, contains a statue of Phra Phrom, the Thai representation of the Hindu god of...
The Goddess of Mercy Temple, in Penang, Malaysia
The Goddess of Mercy Temple, in Penang, also known as the Guanyin Temple, was built in the early 19th Century and was the first Chinese temple built in George Town. At that...