Best places: Religions in Hang Dong, Thailand

Ancient Buddhist temple complex with statues, art, relics & a large golden tower lit up at night.

Small, statue-rich Buddhist temple & monastery hidden in a woodland & reached via a hiking trail.

Landmark temple featuring a 49-ft.-tall Buddha surrounded by stone walls, with an open ceiling.

👍👍 I had an incredible experience at Sak Yant Chiang Mai. I met with Nana at the in-house location in the heart of Chiang Mai. She spoke with me about the tattoos, the ritual, and the entire experience overall. And then we drove about 20 minutes away to the Ajarn's house, wai'd to the ajarn and we talk...

Large compound of ancient temple ruins in a picturesque, park-like setting.

👍 Nice small shrine to pray / commemorate King Taksin.

Temple atop a forested mountain featuring ornate gold carvings & a 17-m. sitting Buddha statue.

14th-century Buddhist temple boasting gold & copper Buddhas, murals & ancient manuscripts.

Temple complex featuring a 9-floor pagoda with 12 surrounding structures & a giant Buddha.

Extensive 13th-century Buddhist compound in Northern Thai Lanna style, with many temples & a relic.

Temple complex with a partially crumbled 15th-century chedi & a pillar believed to protect the city.

In addition to its gold stupa, pagodas & museum, this mountainside temple offers broad city views.

Centuries-old temple with red-&-black pillars, Buddha statues & murals depicting everyday life.

Sprawling Buddhist temple & monastery complex with religious art, a scripture library & gift shop.

Well-known Buddhist temple complex with ornate, golden shrines & colorful statues.

14th-century temple housing a copy of Thailand's revered Emerald Buddha, discovered here in 1434.

Those born in the year of the snake journey to this unique, historical Buddhist temple with artwork.

👍👍 Wonderful place to visit. It was very busy though. If you are in this area there is no reason to miss this beautiful temple. If you were born in the year of the tiger, then it is a must see for sure!

👍👍 The way up is so adventurous (around 1 hr in small, bumpy road up the hill). Small sedan/eco car can still make it though. Be cautious if you would like to go during rainy season. Roads up would definitely be muddy making it more difficult. The temples up there are beautiful. Serene and peaceful en...

👍👍 It was a great holiness temple for Buddhism. My surprise is to see a relic of the respectful monk.