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Shrines in Bangkok

Bangkok is full of beautiful Chinese shrines, often hidden in small lanes or near busy markets. Over the years, we visited many of them around the city. Some are large and famous, while others are small places that locals go to for a quiet prayer. In this section, we share the Chinese shrines we explored in Bangkok, with photos and simple tips to help others find them too.

Che Chin Khor Temple on Bangkok Riverside

Che Chin Khor Temple

    Che Chin Khor Temple on Bangkok’s Thonburi side is a small riverside shrine known for its colourful 8-storey pagoda. A quiet stop near Wat Kalayanamit and Kudi Chin.

    Kuan Yim Shrine (Thian Fa Foundation) in Bangkok Chinatown

    Kuan Yim Shrine (Thian Fa Foundation)

      Located at the beginning of Yaowarat Road in Bangkok Chinatown, the Kuan Yim Shrine of the Thian Fa Foundation is one of the oldest and most culturally significant shrines in Bangkok.

      Wat Mangkon Kamalawat in Bangkok Chinatown

      Wat Mangkon Kamalawat

        Wat Mangkon Kamalawat is the best of the cultural things to do in Chinatown, Bangkok’s largest Chinese Buddhist temple. Built in 1846, the temple’s design is unmistakably Chinese.

        Guan Yu Shrine in Bangkok

        Guan Yu Shrine (Khlong San)

          Guan Yu Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to Lord Guan, the god of loyalty and morality according to Chinese beliefs. The shrine is located on the western bank of the Chao Phraya River, in Thonburi. It is another go-to place in Thonburi and is easily accessible as it is only 1.5 km away from Iconsiam.

          Chinese Temples and Shrines in Phuket

          Chinese Shrines in Phuket ⛩️

            There are quite a few Chinese shrines in Phuket, and each has its own characteristics and unique features, which always offer excellent photo opportunities. The large ones are very popular during the Chinese New Year in February or the Phuket Vegetarian Festival in October.