Wat Samphran Temple
An enormous dragon scales the walls of this 17-story pink Buddhist temple, earning it the nickname 'Dragon Temple'.

šŸ“œ Wat Samphran is a mystical, awe-inspiring Buddhist temple located near Bangkok, Thailand.
šŸ” Known for its unique fusion of Thai and Chinese architecture.

Why Go

šŸ‰ Enormous 17-story dragon sculpture wrapped around the temple
šŸš¶ Walk inside the dragon's hollow body to the rooftop for views
šŸ§˜ Tranquil atmosphere with practicing monks and stunning statues
šŸ“ø Great photo spots, especially at the Buddha statue

Why Avoid

šŸ„µ Can be very hot and humid, especially midday in the jungle setting
šŸšŒ Not directly in Bangkok, requires travel (40-60 min drive)
šŸš§ Some parts of the temple may remain closed to the public

Tips

šŸ•’ Visit in the morning to avoid the heat
šŸ‘š Cover shoulders and knees; no coverings are provided
šŸ’° Leave a small donation (50-150 baht suggested)
šŸš• Consider using Grab taxi and asking the driver to wait for the return journey

Cost

šŸ’° Free to enter, donations encouraged (50-150 baht).

Hours

šŸ•’ Daily, 6am to 6pm.

Last updated 8 days ago

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