Bangkok’s Secret Temple That Locals Love – You Won’t Believe How Peaceful Wat Rachathiwat Is! 🌿

I found this hidden gem right in Bangkok—Wat Rachathiwat! It’s calm, beautiful, and way less crowded than the big tourist temples. The gardens are super green, the golden chedi shines in the sun, and you’ll hear monks chanting in the morning. It’s perfect for relaxing, taking photos, or learning about real Thai culture. How to Get There 🚆 BTS Skytrain: Go to Mo Chit, then taxi/motorbike (~50–100 THB) 🚌 Bus: Take any bus to Samsen or Dusit (fare 10–25 THB) 🚕 Taxi/Grab: 100–200 THB from city center 📍 Address: 3 Samsen Rd, Dusit, Bangkok What to Expect 🏯 Stunning Khmer-style ordination hall 🎨 Unique Italian murals inside (rare in Thailand!) 🦁 30 lion statues around the chedi 🌳 Big teakwood study hall & peaceful riverside garden 🙏 Watch or join daily monk rituals 📸 Amazing for sunrise or sunset photos Costs 🆓 Entry: FREE 💸 Donations welcome 🕓 Open daily: 4am–10pm Pro Tips 👚 Dress modestly (shoulders & knees covered) 🌅 Visit early for quiet and cooler weather 📷 Bring your camera—architecture is stunning 🍃 Take time to sit in the garden and just relax Rating: 10/10 – A real Bangkok hidden gem. Peaceful, photogenic, and full of history. Don’t miss this spot if you want to see the real side of Thai temples! #templestay #budgetrip #travel #bangkok #bangkoktemple