📍 Wat📸 Tourist Attraction

Wat Benchamabophit

Dusit, Thailand

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Overview

Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It sits in Thailand's central plains, most comfortable in the cooler, drier stretch from November to February.

Why visit: Working Buddhist temples — gilded chedis, lacquered halls and monks going about an ordinary morning.

Things to do

›Remove your shoes and cover shoulders and knees
›Look for the gilded chedi and mural work
›Watch the morning alms round if you're early
›Sit quietly for a few minutes before moving on

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Travel Information

Best time

November – February (cool, dry season)

Weather

Central plains — hot and humid year-round (28–36°C), with the southwest monsoon bringing heavy afternoon rain from roughly May to October.

Entry fee

Often free; major temples charge foreigners (~₹150 – 600)

Hours

Typically 8 AM – 5 PM; arrive early for cool air and quiet

Est. budget

₹300 – ₹1,200

Duration

45 minutes – 1.5 hours

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