Here we are!

Get ready to follow us for those who want to worship Buddha with peace of mind at a low cost.

Discussing the history of each temple in detail would be quite extensive. Therefore, I will focus on the travel aspect instead.

Get ready before you follow. Long sleeves and pants are highly recommended. Comfortable sneakers are best for walking. Don't forget a hat.

And lastly, brace yourself, it will definitely hurt.

Driven by a long-held desire to visit nine temples, I initially planned a solo trip. However, due to insufficient sleep, I decided to reach out to my friend, Nong Fonfon, who also expressed an interest in temple visits.

The conversation goes something like this: "Hey, I don't have any money... I'm so broke right now." "Me too." "Okay, then I'll take you there. I used to go there a lot before. As the leader, I'll meet my friends at Victory Monument at 7:30 PM."

The person who made the appointment arrived at 8:15. That was me. 5555555 They apologized.

The heavy traffic is a major issue. Even though I left home at 5:30 AM, the roads are still congested. Let's get to the point.

Due to time constraints, the photos may not be of the highest quality. We were exhausted from visiting the third temple, so we had to make do with what we could get. Let's move on.

At 8:15, a beautiful and punctual woman like me arrived. 5555 I feel sorry for my friend. My friend arrived before 7:00.

The first bus we boarded was the number eight, which was incredibly fast.

"Just get off at the first stop, which is Wat Saket (also known as the Golden Mount). If you're unsure, you can ask the bus conductor."

Don't worry, I won't be mad that you're late. We're friends, after all!

We have arrived at the school, which is right next to the temple.

Walk straight into the church.

Our destination at this temple is to pay respects to the golden pagoda on the mountain.

Here is a signpost.

Keep walking up.

Some areas are currently undergoing repairs.

We have arrived. Let's go inside to pay our respects. There are several donation points available.

And there's more! There's another way to go up. The way up to heaven is different from the way down. Please read the signs carefully.

The view from above is amazing. If you arrive early, it won't be too hot. But if you come at noon, you'll be cooked!

We are now heading to the second temple, which is located near Wat Ratchanadda, known for its Loha Prasat (metal castle).

If you have passed by, you will see a temple that looks a bit black.

To get to Lan Luang, simply walk out the exit. You can ask for directions, as it's not far. Alternatively, if you're arriving by boat, you can disembark at Sanam Luang.

A photographer requested a photo in the middle of the road, without the model's consent.

Go straight ahead. You'll find it in a few minutes, less than five.

The golden color is surprising! Personally, I prefer the black version, which has a more unique style.

Stepping inside, it felt like a small museum. I've never been upstairs before, this is my first time. They opened the spiral staircase for us to go up.

The temple has many floors, each with space for meditation and walking meditation. It is very peaceful and the view from the top is beautiful.

We have finished our visit and will continue to Wat Suthat, which has the Giant Swing. Along the way, there are people handing out water. Volunteers are also continuing to do good deeds. ^^

Please walk towards the Democracy Monument.

It's not a long walk for us, haha. Don't believe me? Check out the map. We have these kinds of signs all along the way, so don't worry about getting lost. The path is right in front of us.

As we walked, I told my friend, "We'll pass by Mon Nom Sod soon." My friend exclaimed, "Oh, I want to eat it... but we don't have any money." My friend replied, "Oh, I'll treat you." The sight that greeted us was truly heartbreaking.

The shop is closed, leaving us feeling hopeless and discouraged. However, we must continue our journey, as seven more temples await us.

The scenery was breathtaking. We were initially standing awkwardly when a woman approached us and asked if we could take a picture of her. She then said she would jump, and we should jump too. So, we jumped along with her.

Let's take a look inside.

After paying our respects, we walked out and headed towards Sanam Luang. Actually, there are many ways to get there. We could have gone through Wat Ratchabophit, which would have taken us past Saranrom Park. However, it was already 1 pm at that time, and we wouldn't have made it back in time because we were busy admiring the birds and trees. So, we went straight to the Sanam Luang area first and then decided what to do next.

Turn left after exiting the temple and walk straight across the road.

You will find many shops with Buddha statues. Walk straight ahead and you will come to an intersection. Cross the intersection.

Go straight ahead. This means you're on the right track. I once went alone and got lost and ended up in Pahurat. How did I get there? 5555555

Upon reaching Sanam Luang, the Ministry of Defence will be on your right. You can pay respects at the City Pillar Shrine by heading in that direction. However, as we were running short on time, we turned left towards Wat Pho instead.

I couldn't resist taking a picture when I saw this scene.

Rice is being distributed here. From what I can see, there are tourists, Thai people, and... officials are emphasizing that it's one box per person so that everyone can receive some. However, we still see people walking around and receiving multiple boxes. Sigh...

We are having lunch here. We also received food and water. Thank you to those who distributed the food and water.

Continue walking, once you are full, you will see Wat Pho. Turn right, the entrance is almost at the end of the street.

Free entry for Thai citizens, 100 baht for foreigners. Let's go inside and take a look.

Everyone who comes here must take a picture.

Renowned for its academic massage techniques, similar to the Rishi bone-setting method.

If you have time, there are many beautiful photo spots here. I vaguely remember from my studies that it was heavily influenced by China, which is why there are many sculptures representing Chinese culture. I studied it a long time ago, so that's all I can remember.

Looking at the time, let's hurry across the river to continue to Tha Tien. Turn left after leaving the temple and go to the pier. The boat fare is 3.50 to Wat Arun.

I remember without having to open Google that it is the temple of the reign of King Rama II because the name of Wat Arun is similar to my name, so I like it especially. 55555 During my studies, I came when the sun was already setting. The sky was gone. Backlight.

Despite repeated attempts, the task remains unfinished. Sigh. To capture truly stunning photographs, one must wait for the sun to set. However, such an opportunity has yet to present itself.

After we were done, we looked for a boat. Usually, there are boats running for 30 baht to 3 temples, but today was a weekday, so there were none running. So we had to decide which temple to go to. We really wanted to go to Wat Kalyanamitr, but we wouldn't make it in time. So we decided to go to Wat Rakang instead.

The journey involves taking a boat back to Tha Tien Pier, then walking to Tha Chang Pier, and finally taking another boat to Wat Rakang. The cost of the boat ride across the river is 3 baht.

On the way back

Exiting the pier, walk straight across the road and head towards Wat Phra Kaew. However, ...............................

The shop closes at 3:30 PM. I'm sorry I missed it. I'll try again later. It's a shame, but it's okay.

Let's continue to the next two temples, which are on our way back.

Walk to Wat Chana Songkhram. Who doesn't know it? If I say Khao San Road, it's more familiar, right? 555

Along the way, you will see a large number of people paying their respects.

At the end of Sanam Luang, we need to cross the road. Be careful of cars here. We just cross it directly. Actually, it's safer to go to the intersection. If you don't know the way, it's recommended to ask.

The temple is located directly opposite Khao San Road.

Entering the temple, they found themselves just in time for the evening prayers.

Many Buddhists in white attire were chanting prayers, as it was a Buddhist holy day.

After leaving the temple, continue walking straight ahead. Cross the road to the Khao San Road side. I will take you to eat delicious food.

Really?

A Culinary Gem: The Exquisite Khao Chae of Bang Lamphu Intersection

This passage describes an exceptional Khao Chae experience, proclaiming it the most delicious the author has ever encountered. The author consistently seeks out Khao Chae wherever they go and makes a point of purchasing it from this particular vendor located at the Bang Lamphu intersection.

The praise for the dish is effusive, emphasizing its consistent美味 and the vendor's charming appearance. The author concludes by reiterating their unwavering satisfaction with the Khao Chae, noting its consistent flavor and quality across multiple visits.

Upon reaching the intersection, we turned right and continued walking a short distance until we arrived at our final destination, Wat Bowonniwet Vihara.

After paying respects at the temple, walk straight out and turn right at the corner to catch bus number 12 back to Victory Monument.

To summarize,

1 Wat Srakesa

2 Wat Ratchanadda

3 Wat Suthat

4 Wat Phra Chetuphon Wat Pho

5 Wat Arun

6 Wat Rakang

7. Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Didn't make it in time, so I didn't get to go in.)

8 Wat Charasongkram

9 Wat Bowonniwet

We were only able to visit eight temples, but it was enough to fill us with joy and leave us with sore backs and knees. 555555

Summary of expenses

Bus number 8, 9 Baht.

Chicken rice 52 baht

Walk for free 555555

Free water and lunch

Roundtrip ferry from Tha Tien to Wat Arun: 3.50*2 = 7

Ferry round trip to Wat Arun and Wat Ratchaworaram Ratchawaramahawihan 3*2 = 6

Two sets of Khao Chae cost 60 baht.

Bus route 12, 9 baht.

The total is 143 baht.

The fare is 31 baht.

The amount of money donated is based on one's faith. In the past, my mother and I would prepare flowers, incense, and candles ourselves and then donate money at the temple.

Those who wish to pay respects to the Buddha may try it out. It's a different kind of fun. May merit be with you all.