Top 10 Beautiful Temples in Asia

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Asia’s Most attractive Temples

Ta Prohm (Siem Reap, Cambodia)

Widely known as the filming location for Tomb Raider, Ta Prohm was built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries.This is one of most attractive temples in asia Trees can be found growing on, climbing over, and wrapping around the stone ruins, which were originally a Buddhist monastery and university.

Cebu Taoist Temple (Cebu, Philippines)

Open to both devotees and non-devotees alike, the Cebu Taoist Temple sits 980 feet above sea level. The entrance pathway to the temple is a replica of the Great Wall of China. The Taoist place of worship was built by Cebu’s Chinese community.

Tanah Lot (Bali, Indonesia)

Tanah Lot, one of the seven Balinese sea temples, sits on a sizeable offshore rock formation in Tabanan. While considered a must-visit by many, it’s worth noting that there’s an entrance fee. Additionally, visitors are “forced” to walk through a souvenir market on the way to the temple.

Golden Temple (Dambulla, Sri lanka)

At the bottom of the steps up to the cave temples stands the bizarre Golden Temple, a kitschy structure completed in 2000 using Japanese donations. On top of the cube-shaped building sits a 30m high Buddha image in the dhammachakka mudra (wheel-turning pose) and a huge neon sign.The Buddha statue is extremely striking

Wat Rong Khun (Chiang Rai, Thailand)

Known as the White Temple by foreigners, Wat Rong Khun is an atypical Buddhist temple designed in 1997 by Chalermchai Kositpipat. Though the temple was damaged by an earthquake in May of 2014, Charlermchai promised he would repair it to its original state within two years.

Kek Lok Si (Penang, Malaysia)

Despite Kek Lok Si containing shops in every direction one may turn, the Buddhist temple remains a sight to see. The seven-story pagoda interestingly fuses Chinese, Thai, and Burmese architectural styles.

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (Chiang Mai, Thailand)

Located at the top of Doi Suthep, the temple provides for stunning views of Chiang Mai. Though it’s often plagued by tourists (for good reason), Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is considered a must-see by most that visit the area.

Shwedagon Pagoda (Yangon, Myanmar)

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Myanmar, Shwedagon Pagoda contains relics of the four Buddhas inside. The gold on the stupa of the pagoda isn’t a cheap paint job—gold plates cover its entirety.

Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum (Chinatown, Singapore)

The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum is rather self-explanatory, built between 2005 and 2007 to house the tooth relic of the Buddha. Vegetarian food is served in the basement of the temple.

Pha That Luang (Vientiane, Laos)

Pha That Luang, found in Vientiane (Laos’ capital city), is a Buddhist stupa covered in gold. The stupa is often considered the most important national monument in Laos. Pha That Luang is 147.6 feet in total height.