{"id":29554,"date":"2021-05-18T13:18:58","date_gmt":"2021-05-18T18:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/?p=29554"},"modified":"2024-02-28T08:52:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T14:52:06","slug":"famous-temples-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"Bucketlist: 50 of Asia&#8217;s Magnificent Temples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Asia is famous for its diverse cultures, colorful festivals and exotic cuisine. Whether you looking to visit as a tourist or a pilgrim in search of spirituality here are 50 of Asia&#8217;s BEST temples including famous ones in India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, China, Hong Kong\u2026 and more to add to your travel list. Each sacred shrine has unique architecture and fascinating history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"29336\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/destination-asia-pacific\/attachment\/cambodia-pexels\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cambodia-pexels.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"cambodia-pexels\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cambodia-pexels.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cambodia-pexels.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cambodia-pexels.jpg\" alt=\"Angkor Wat Cambodia\" class=\"wp-image-29336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cambodia-pexels.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cambodia-pexels-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cambodia-pexels-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/cambodia-pexels-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Angkor Wat Cambodia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">WHAT IS IN THIS POST<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662aacd188746\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662aacd188746\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#50_Magnificent_Famous_Temples_in_Asia_that_you_must_visit\" title=\"50 Magnificent &amp; Famous Temples in Asia that you must visit\">50 Magnificent &amp; Famous Temples in Asia that you must visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#Best_Temples_in_Cambodia\" title=\"Best Temples in Cambodia\">Best Temples in Cambodia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#1_Angkor_Wat_Cambodia\" title=\"1. Angkor Wat, Cambodia\">1. Angkor Wat, Cambodia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#2_Valley_of_1000_Lingas_Kbal_Spean_Siem_Reap_District\" title=\"2. Valley of 1000 Lingas, Kbal Spean, Siem Reap District\">2. Valley of 1000 Lingas, Kbal Spean, Siem Reap District<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#Best_Temples_in_China\" title=\"Best Temples in China\">Best Temples in China<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#3_Temple_of_Heaven_Beijing_China\" title=\"3. Temple of Heaven Beijing China\">3. Temple of Heaven Beijing China<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#4_The_Lama_Temple_Yonghe_Temple_Beijing\" title=\"4. The Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple), Beijing\">4. The Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple), Beijing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#Best_Temples_in_Hong_Kong\" title=\"Best Temples in Hong Kong\">Best Temples in Hong Kong<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#5_Big_Buddha_and_Po_Lin_Monastery\" title=\"5. Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery\">5. Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#6_10000_Buddhas_Monastery_Hong_Kong\" title=\"6. 10,000 Buddhas Monastery, Hong Kong\">6. 10,000 Buddhas Monastery, Hong Kong<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#7_Man_Mo_Temple_Hong_Kong\" title=\"7. Man Mo Temple, Hong Kong\">7. Man Mo Temple, Hong Kong<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#8_Wong_Tai_Sin_temple\" title=\"8. Wong Tai Sin temple\">8. Wong Tai Sin temple<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#Best_Temples_in_Indonesia\" title=\"Best Temples in Indonesia\">Best Temples in Indonesia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#9_Borobudur_Temple_Indonesia\" title=\"9. Borobudur Temple, Indonesia\">9. Borobudur Temple, Indonesia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#10_Taman_Saraswati_Temple_Indonesia\" title=\"10. Taman Saraswati Temple, Indonesia\">10. Taman Saraswati Temple, Indonesia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#11_Besakih_Temple_Indonesia\" title=\"11. Besakih Temple, Indonesia\">11. Besakih Temple, Indonesia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#12_Pura_Ulun_Danu_Bratan_Bali\" title=\"12. Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, Bali\">12. Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, Bali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#13_Tanah_Lot_Bali\" title=\"13. Tanah Lot, Bali\">13. Tanah Lot, Bali<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#Best_Temples_in_India\" title=\"Best Temples in India\">Best Temples in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#14_Lotus_Temple_India\" title=\"14. Lotus Temple, India\">14. Lotus Temple, India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#15_Kedarnath_India\" title=\"15. Kedarnath, India\">15. Kedarnath, India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#16_Virupaksha_Temple_India\" title=\"16. Virupaksha Temple, India\">16. Virupaksha Temple, India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#17_Mahabodhi_Temple_where_Buddha_attained_Enlightenment\" title=\"17. Mahabodhi Temple, where Buddha attained Enlightenment\">17. Mahabodhi Temple, where Buddha attained Enlightenment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#18_Golden_Temple_Punjab_India\" title=\"18. Golden Temple, Punjab, India\">18. Golden Temple, Punjab, India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#20_Sree_Padmanabhaswamy_Temple_India\" title=\"20. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, India\">20. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#19_Brihadeeswara_Temple_India\" title=\"19. Brihadeeswara Temple, India\">19. Brihadeeswara Temple, India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#Best_Temples_in_Japan\" title=\"Best Temples in Japan\">Best Temples in Japan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#21_Kinkaku-Ji_or_Temple_of_the_Golden_Pavilion_Kyoto\" title=\"21. Kinkaku-Ji or Temple of the Golden Pavilion, Kyoto\">21. Kinkaku-Ji or Temple of the Golden Pavilion, Kyoto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#22_Kiyomizu-dera_Kyoto\" title=\"22. Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto\">22. Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#23_Senso-Ji_Tokyo\" title=\"23. Sens\u014d-Ji, Tokyo\">23. Sens\u014d-Ji, Tokyo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#24_Nara_Temple_Japan\" title=\"24. Nara Temple, Japan\">24. Nara Temple, Japan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#Best_Temples_in_South_Korea\" title=\"Best Temples in South Korea\">Best Temples in South Korea<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#25_Jogyesa_Temple_Seoul_South_Korea\" title=\"25. Jogyesa Temple, Seoul, South Korea\">25. Jogyesa Temple, Seoul, South Korea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#26_Tongdosa_Temple_South_Korea\" title=\"26. Tongdosa Temple, South Korea\">26. Tongdosa Temple, South Korea<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#Best_Temples_in_Malaysia\" title=\"Best Temples in Malaysia\">Best Temples in Malaysia<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#27_Batu_Caves_Malaysia\" title=\"27. Batu Caves, Malaysia\">27. Batu Caves, Malaysia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#28_Kek_Lok_Si_Temple_Malaysia\" title=\"28. Kek Lok Si Temple, Malaysia\">28. Kek Lok Si Temple, Malaysia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#Best_Temples_in_Singapore\" title=\"Best Temples in Singapore\">Best Temples in Singapore<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#29_The_Sri_Sivan_Temple_Singapore\" title=\"29. The Sri Sivan Temple, Singapore\">29. The Sri Sivan Temple, Singapore<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#Best_Temples_in_Thailand\" title=\"Best Temples in Thailand\">Best Temples in Thailand<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#30_Wat_Pho_Temple_of_Reclining_Buddha_Bangkok\" title=\"30. Wat Pho (Temple of Reclining Buddha), Bangkok\">30. Wat Pho (Temple of Reclining Buddha), Bangkok<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#31_Wat_Arun_Bangkok\" title=\"31. Wat Arun, Bangkok\">31. Wat Arun, Bangkok<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#32_Wat_Phra_Kaew_Temple_of_the_Emerald_Buddha_Bangkok\" title=\"32. Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Bangkok\">32. Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Bangkok<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#33_Wat_Phra_Dhammakaya\" title=\"33. Wat Phra Dhammakaya\">33. Wat Phra Dhammakaya<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#34_Ayutthaya_Temples_Thailand\" title=\"34. Ayutthaya Temples, Thailand\">34. Ayutthaya Temples, Thailand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#35_Wat_Chedi_Luang_Chiang_Mai\" title=\"35. Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai\">35. Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#36_Wat_Rong_KhunWhite_Temple_Chiang_Rai\" title=\"36. Wat Rong Khun(White Temple), Chiang Rai\">36. Wat Rong Khun(White Temple), Chiang Rai<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#37_Wat_Rong_Seur_Ten_Blue_Temple_Chiang_Rai\" title=\"37. Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple), Chiang Rai\">37. Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple), Chiang Rai<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#Best_Temples_in_MyanmarBurma\" title=\"Best Temples in Myanmar(Burma)\">Best Temples in Myanmar(Burma)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#38_Shwedagon_Pagoda_Myanmar\" title=\"38. Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar\">38. Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#39_Thatbyinnyu_Temple_Myanmar\" title=\"39. Thatbyinnyu Temple, Myanmar\">39. Thatbyinnyu Temple, Myanmar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#40_Ananda_Temple_Myanmar\" title=\"40. Ananda Temple, Myanmar\">40. Ananda Temple, Myanmar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#41_Dhammayangyi_Temple_Myanmar\" title=\"41. Dhammayangyi Temple, Myanmar\">41. Dhammayangyi Temple, Myanmar<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#Best_Temples_in_Nepal\" title=\"Best Temples in Nepal\">Best Temples in Nepal<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#42_Boudhanath_Nepal\" title=\"42. Boudhanath, Nepal\">42. Boudhanath, Nepal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-56\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#43_Kopan_Monastery\" title=\"43. Kopan&nbsp;Monastery\">43. Kopan&nbsp;Monastery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-57\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#Best_Temples_in_Sri_Lanka\" title=\"Best Temples in Sri Lanka\">Best Temples in Sri Lanka<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-58\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#44_Dambulla_Cave_Temple_Sri_Lanka\" title=\"44. Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka\">44. Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-59\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#Best_Temples_in_Laos\" title=\"Best Temples in Laos\">Best Temples in Laos<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-60\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#45_Pha_That_Luang_Laos\" title=\"45. Pha That Luang, Laos\">45. Pha That Luang, Laos<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-61\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#Best_Temples_in_Lebanon\" title=\"Best Temples in Lebanon\">Best Temples in Lebanon<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-62\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#46_Baalbek_Lebanon\" title=\"46. Baalbek, Lebanon\">46. Baalbek, Lebanon<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-63\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#Best_Temples_in_Taiwan\" title=\"Best Temples in Taiwan\">Best Temples in Taiwan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-64\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#47_Longshan_Temple_Taiwan\" title=\"47. Longshan Temple, Taiwan\">47. Longshan Temple, Taiwan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-65\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#Best_Temples_in_Vietnam\" title=\"Best Temples in Vietnam\">Best Temples in Vietnam<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-66\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#48_Tran_Quoc_Pagoda_Hanoi\" title=\"48. Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi\">48. Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-67\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#49_Tay_Ninh_Holy_See_Cao_Dai_Temple_Ho_Chi_Minh_City\" title=\"49. T\u00e2y Ninh Holy See (Cao \u0110\u00e0i Temple), Ho Chi Minh City\">49. T\u00e2y Ninh Holy See (Cao \u0110\u00e0i Temple), Ho Chi Minh City<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-68\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#Best_Temples_in_Bhutan\" title=\"Best Temples in Bhutan\">Best Temples in Bhutan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-69\" href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/#50_Paro_Taktsang_Monastery_Bhutan\" title=\"50. Paro Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan\">50. Paro Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"50_Magnificent_Famous_Temples_in_Asia_that_you_must_visit\"><\/span><strong>50 Magnificent &amp; Famous Temples in Asia that you must visit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I grew up in the shadows and listening to the bells of an ancient temple in Tanjore called the Big Temple, also known as Thanjavur Brihadeeswara temple.&nbsp; This Shiva temple in fact is famous for its disappearing shadow \u2013 it was designed so that it does not cast a shadow at noon during any part of the year.  One of my long-time wishes has been to make my way back to this temple that was a big part of my childhood and also to another special Shiva temple in the mountains of north India. Along the way, I&#8217;m hoping to get to a few other famous temples in Asia.  So, here is my bucket list of 50 Magnificent Asian temples!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Temples_in_Cambodia\"><\/span><strong>Best Temples in Cambodia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Angkor_Wat_Cambodia\"><\/span><strong>1. Angkor Wat, Cambodia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Angkor Wat is a vast temple complex at Angkor, built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple in the capital of the Khmer Empire.&nbsp;It is the largest religious structure in the world and Angkor Wat or Temple City was designed to resemble Mount Meru and hence, the five towers that rise above Siem Reap and its ruins. <strong><em>Mount Meru<\/em>,<\/strong> in Hindu mythology, is a golden mountain that stands in the centre of the universe where gods live and is the axis of the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Angkor Wat actually stands on a raised terrace above the rest of the city. It is made of three rectangular galleries rising to a central tower, each level higher than the last. It is the only temple at Angkor to have remained a religious center since its construction, first as a Hindu temple then as a Buddhist temple.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"29337\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/destination-asia-pacific\/attachment\/pexels-cambodia\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pexels-cambodia.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pexels-cambodia\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pexels-cambodia.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pexels-cambodia.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pexels-cambodia.jpg\" alt=\"The serene and smiling stone faces of Bayon, Cambodia\" class=\"wp-image-29337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pexels-cambodia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pexels-cambodia-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pexels-cambodia-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/pexels-cambodia-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The serene and smiling stone faces of Bayon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The region is also home to <strong>Banteay Srei and Bayon temples<\/strong>. Banteay Srei is famous for its distinctive pinkish sandstone exterior and intricately carved walls. Bayon is known for its 216 serene and smiling stone faces stone faces that were carved into its 54 towers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Valley_of_1000_Lingas_Kbal_Spean_Siem_Reap_District\"><\/span><strong>2. Valley of 1000 Lingas, Kbal Spean, Siem Reap District<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Around 25kms drive from Siem Reap, lies the another important site. The area consists of many thousands of sandstone stone carvings on the river bed in the formation of lingas which symbol of Lord Shiva. The river bed is also said to have carvings of Lord Bramha, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.  Just a 500 feet hike from the parking lot leads you to this peaceful and less touristy site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Temples_in_China\"><\/span><strong>Best Temples in China<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Temple_of_Heaven_Beijing_China\"><\/span><strong>3. Temple of Heaven Beijing China<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rising to the skies outside the city of Beijing is an ancient temple dedicated to the <strong>God of Heaven<\/strong>. Through the centuries many Chinese emperors visit this temple as it represents heaven and earth.  It is heavy with spiritual symbolism.  Every year, the emperor would travel to the temple to pray and offer a series of extravagant sacrifices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The temple complex is a UNESCO Heritage Site and is a popular tourist site thanks to its impressive garden landscape and three-tiered conically roofed Qinian Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"29679\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/temple-of-heaven-beijing\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Temple-of-Heaven-Beijing.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Temple of Heaven Beijing\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Temple-of-Heaven-Beijing.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Temple-of-Heaven-Beijing.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Temple-of-Heaven-Beijing.jpg\" alt=\"The Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China: 50 Magnificent &amp; Famous Temples in Asia that you must visit\" class=\"wp-image-29679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Temple-of-Heaven-Beijing.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Temple-of-Heaven-Beijing-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Temple-of-Heaven-Beijing-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Temple-of-Heaven-Beijing-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_The_Lama_Temple_Yonghe_Temple_Beijing\"><\/span><strong>4. The Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple), Beijing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the royal residence of Prince Yongzheng during the Qing Dynasty is now a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from all over the world. The bright red temple combines both Chinese and Tibetan architectural styles and one of the most beautiful temples in Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is home to <strong>three Guinness World Record relics<\/strong> including the largest sandalwood Buddha in the world, the 500 <em>Arhat <\/em>Hill and Three Bronze Statues of the Buddhas representing past, present, and future. The Arhat in Buddhism is a \u2018perfected person\u2019 who reached nirvana and statues are made from five types of metals: iron, copper, tin, gold and silver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"30371\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/lama-temple-yonghe-temple-beijing\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Lama-Temple-Yonghe-Temple-Beijing.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1112,742\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Lama-Temple-Yonghe-Temple-Beijing-1024x683.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Lama-Temple-Yonghe-Temple-Beijing-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Lama-Temple-Yonghe-Temple-Beijing-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Lama Temple (Yonghe Temple), Beijing\" class=\"wp-image-30371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Lama-Temple-Yonghe-Temple-Beijing-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Lama-Temple-Yonghe-Temple-Beijing-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Lama-Temple-Yonghe-Temple-Beijing-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Lama-Temple-Yonghe-Temple-Beijing-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Lama-Temple-Yonghe-Temple-Beijing.jpg 1112w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lama Temple Beijing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yonghe<\/strong> <strong>Temple<\/strong> also known as the <strong>Lama Temple<\/strong> is the most famous Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet.&nbsp;There are five grand halls with names like The Hall of Everlasting Protection, the Hall of the Heavenly Kings, the Pavilion of Ten Thousand Happinesses etc. Yonghe is also known as the Eternal Harmony Temple where festivals take place at the beginning of the Chinese New Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Temples_in_Hong_Kong\"><\/span><strong>Best Temples in Hong Kong<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Big_Buddha_and_Po_Lin_Monastery\"><\/span><strong>5. Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to visit Buddhist temples, Hong Kong would not disappoint you. It&#8217;s easy to find Hong Kong Buddhist temples in the city however the Po Lin Monastery is different for it has a statue of the Tian Tian Buddha. This statue took 12 years to complete and is 34 meters high located in Ngong Ping on Lantau Island. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amoghasiddhi Buddha which means <strong>He Whose Accomplishment Is Not In Vain<\/strong> symbolizes the harmonious relationship between man and nature, people and faith.  We loved visiting this majestic Budhha statue when we were in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"29964\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/hk-big-buddha\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/HK-Big-Buddha.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;outsidesuburbia.com&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-6000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1545475596&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9OutsideSuburbia All Rights Reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"HK-Big Buddha\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/HK-Big-Buddha.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/HK-Big-Buddha.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/HK-Big-Buddha.jpg\" alt=\"Best Temples in Hong Kong: Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery\" class=\"wp-image-29964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/HK-Big-Buddha.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/HK-Big-Buddha-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/HK-Big-Buddha-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/HK-Big-Buddha-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_10000_Buddhas_Monastery_Hong_Kong\"><\/span><strong>6. 10,000 Buddhas Monastery, Hong Kong<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are actually 13,000 buddhas at the 10,000 Buddhas Monastery in the mountains of the New Territories in Hong Kong.&nbsp; To get to the temple, you must climb over 400 steps.&nbsp; The path is steep and lined with hundreds of Buddhas. Even the columns inside the temple and walls have individual little Buddhas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the main altar, you will find three large Buddha statues and the embalmed remains of the Reverend Yuet Kai, the founder of the Monastery. &nbsp;Above the temple, you will find the Monastery, an impressive waterfall and views of Hong Kong can be seen from the top. The nine-story <strong>pagoda in the center of the plaza outside the temple is pictured on the back of the 100 HKD note<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Man_Mo_Temple_Hong_Kong\"><\/span><strong>7. Man Mo Temple, Hong Kong<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A traditional Chinese temple in the midst of towering skyscrapers, the Man Mo Temple was built in 1847 and is located at 124-126 Hollywood Road.  Worshippers from everywhere come to pay their respects and request that their <strong>wishes be fulfilled by the God of Literature and the God of Martial Arts<\/strong>. The God of Literature (Man Cheong) is a Taoist deity; he was known for being a scholar as well as a heroic warrior. Because of this, students often call on him for help in passing exams. The God of Martial Arts (Kwan Tai) is worshipped by both Taoists and Buddhists alike.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Wong_Tai_Sin_temple\"><\/span><strong>8. Wong Tai Sin temple<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This famous temple in Hong Kong is known for making <strong>people\u2019s dreams come true<\/strong>. As per the legend, Wong Tai Sin was a Taoist monk who turned out to be a God. After him, the place got converted into a pilgrimage and people from all over the world started visiting it. It is believed that no matter what you want, if you make your wish here with pure intent, then Wong Tai will grant you your wish. The temple follows the traditional Feng Shui style architecture and is based on three different religions, i.e., Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Around the temple, you can also find many fortune tellers who can do palm and face reading. The accuracy of fortune-telling in Wong Tai Sin temple is said to be very high and pretty accurate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"29966\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/pexels-wong-tai-sin-hong-kong\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-Wong-Tai-Sin-Hong-Kong.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pexels-Wong Tai Sin- Hong Kong\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-Wong-Tai-Sin-Hong-Kong.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-Wong-Tai-Sin-Hong-Kong.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-Wong-Tai-Sin-Hong-Kong.jpg\" alt=\"50 Magnificent &amp; Famous Temples in Asia that you must visit | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-29966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-Wong-Tai-Sin-Hong-Kong.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-Wong-Tai-Sin-Hong-Kong-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-Wong-Tai-Sin-Hong-Kong-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/pexels-Wong-Tai-Sin-Hong-Kong-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Temples_in_Indonesia\"><\/span><strong>Best Temples in Indonesia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Borobudur_Temple_Indonesia\"><\/span><strong>9. Borobudur Temple, Indonesia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on the Indonesian island of Java, 40 km (25 miles) northwest of Yogyakarta, the Borobudur is the largest and most famous Buddhist temple in Indonesia. The temple was built over a period of  75 years in the 8th and 9th centuries by the kingdom of Sailendra.  This imposing temple made out of an estimated 2 million blocks of stone was abandoned in the 14th century and lay hidden in the jungle under layers of volcanic ash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The temple sits in cosmic proximity to the nearby volcano Mt. Merapi. During certain times of the year the path of the rising sun in the East is said to emerge out of the mountain to strike the temple\u2019s peak illuminating the stones in a way that is said to be beyond beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you climb up the temple&#8217;s nine levels and get to the upper terraces you encounter 72 stupas each containing a three-dimensional sculpture of a seated Buddha within a stone latticework. The crowning stupa is dedicated to the \u201cGreat Sun Buddha\u201d Vairocana. Buddhist stupas and mandalas are understood as \u201cspiritual technologies\u201d that harness spiritual \u201cenergies\u201d&nbsp;and the central stupa is a symbol of the enlightened mind<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The impressive Borobudur is one of the most famous Asian temples and must-visit in Asia, online photographs of Borobudur fail to capture the grandeur of this UNESCO World Heritage Site!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"29685\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/borobudur-temple-indonesia\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Borobudur-Temple-Indonesia.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Borobudur Temple Indonesia\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Borobudur-Temple-Indonesia.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Borobudur-Temple-Indonesia.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Borobudur-Temple-Indonesia.jpg\" alt=\"Borobudur Temple Indonesia | One of the best temples in Asia | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-29685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Borobudur-Temple-Indonesia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Borobudur-Temple-Indonesia-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Borobudur-Temple-Indonesia-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Borobudur-Temple-Indonesia-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Borobudur Temple Indonesia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nearby <strong>Prambanan Temple Compounds<\/strong> is the largest temple compound dedicated to Shiva in Indonesia. Rising above the center of the last of these concentric squares are three temples decorated with reliefs illustrating the epic of the Ramayana, dedicated to the three great Hindu divinities Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma and three temples dedicated to the animals who serve them. The temple complex was built in the 10th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Taman_Saraswati_Temple_Indonesia\"><\/span><strong>10. Taman Saraswati Temple, Indonesia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This seventy-year-old temple is one of the best temples in <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/asia\/indonesia\/to-do-bali-7-day-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bali <\/strong><\/a>and <strong>famous for its tranquil lotus pond and sacred geometry architecture<\/strong>. The temple structure abides by the rules of Tri Mandala meaning that the temple is divided into three different zones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The northeast section of the temple is considered the most sacred. It features an intricately carved golden throne that features Acintya who is considered the Supreme God of Indonesian Hinduism. The bright orange walls of Taman Saraswati perfectly complement the lush green tropical trees of Bali that surround it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Besakih_Temple_Indonesia\"><\/span><strong>11. Besakih Temple, Indonesia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Besakih temple is the most important, and holiest temple of Hindu religion in Bali<\/strong>.  It is one of a series of Balinese temples perched nearly 1000 meters up the side of Gunung Agung in Eastern Bali.  Part of an extensive temple complex that consists of 23 separate but related temples, the largest and most important being Pura Penataran Agung. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pura Penataran Agung<\/strong> <strong>Lempuyang<\/strong>&nbsp;resides over the sacred mountain slopes of Mount Agung with different elevated sections that symbolize the seven layers of the universe. The tallest temple in the complex is one of three main temples that represent the Hindu Trinity. The temple is considered one of &#8220;six sanctuaries of the world&#8221;, i.e. six holiest places of worship in Bali. Panoramic views of the rice fields and hills below make Besakih a must-visit temple during your trip to Bali. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" data-attachment-id=\"29684\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/besakih-temple-indonesia\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Besakih-Temple-Indonesia.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,680\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Besakih Temple Indonesia\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Besakih-Temple-Indonesia.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Besakih-Temple-Indonesia.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Besakih-Temple-Indonesia.jpg\" alt=\"Besakih Temple, Indonesia\" class=\"wp-image-29684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Besakih-Temple-Indonesia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Besakih-Temple-Indonesia-640x425.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Besakih-Temple-Indonesia-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Besakih-Temple-Indonesia-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Besakih Temple, Indonesia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Pura_Ulun_Danu_Bratan_Bali\"><\/span><strong>12. Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, Bali<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, or Pura Bratan, is a temple surrounded by water in&nbsp;Bali, Indonesia, and sits on the shores of Lake Bratan by Bedugul mountains. It is a<strong> major Hindu Shaivite Shiva temple in Bali<\/strong>, Indonesia. It was built in 1663 for the river and lake goddess Dewi Danu for irrigation. The eleven stories high temple was built for Shiva and his wife Parvathi. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"29692\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/pura-ulun-danu-bratan\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pura-Ulun-Danu-Bratan.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Pura Ulun Danu Bratan\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pura-Ulun-Danu-Bratan.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pura-Ulun-Danu-Bratan.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pura-Ulun-Danu-Bratan.jpg\" alt=\"Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, Shiva temple in Bali\" class=\"wp-image-29692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pura-Ulun-Danu-Bratan.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pura-Ulun-Danu-Bratan-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pura-Ulun-Danu-Bratan-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pura-Ulun-Danu-Bratan-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pura Bratan, Bali<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Tanah_Lot_Bali\"><\/span><strong>13. Tanah Lot, Bali<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tanah Lot is one of the most beautiful and most visited temples in Bali, Indonesia. The temple&#8217;s deity is <strong>Dewa Baruna, the protector of the seas and oceans<\/strong> and the temple sits in a lovely location with wonderful ocean views around it. The whole temple complex is full of green grass and colorful flowers. Don&#8217;t miss this beautiful temple when visiting Bali. Keep in mind that the temple itself is accessible only during the low tide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"29967\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/tanah-lot-bali\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Tanah-Lot-Bali.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Tanah Lot, Bali\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Tanah-Lot-Bali.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Tanah-Lot-Bali.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Tanah-Lot-Bali.jpg\" alt=\"Tanah Lot, Bali\" class=\"wp-image-29967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Tanah-Lot-Bali.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Tanah-Lot-Bali-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Tanah-Lot-Bali-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Tanah-Lot-Bali-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tanah Lot, Bali<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Temples_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Best Temples in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Lotus_Temple_India\"><\/span><strong>14. Lotus Temple, India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Words cannot even begin to describe the beauty and symmetry of the Lotus Temple in New Delhi. This <strong>Bahai house of worship has won many awards for architecture<\/strong>.  Its design was meant to reflect the spirituality and purity linked to the lotus flower and the temple welcomes people of all cultures and religions.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lotus Petal-like clusters form the impressive exterior of the temple which is surrounded by nine turquoise ponds and twenty-seven acres of beautiful gardens. At night, the marble walls are illuminated and it a spectacular sight to see. The interior also focuses on symmetry and features concentric stars on the ceiling and plenty of natural sunlight during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"29690\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/lotus-temple-india\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lotus-temple-india.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"lotus-temple-india\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lotus-temple-india.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lotus-temple-india.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lotus-temple-india.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus Temple India: 50 Magnificent &amp; Famous Temples in Asia that you must visit | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-29690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lotus-temple-india.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lotus-temple-india-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lotus-temple-india-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/lotus-temple-india-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lotus Temple India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Kedarnath_India\"><\/span><strong>15. Kedarnath, India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kedarnath is an over thousand years old magnificent temple located in the Rudra Himalaya range.  Built of massive stone slabs over a large rectangular platform, this temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The present temple was <strong>built by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century AD<\/strong>. Ascending through the large gray steps leading to the holy sanctums you will find inscriptions in Pali (the sacred Indian language of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Theravada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Therav\u0101da Buddhism<\/a>) on the steps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inner walls of the temple sanctum are adorned with figures of various deities and scenes from mythology. According to legends, the Pandavas sought the blessings of Lord Shiva to atone for their sin after the battle of Mahabharata. Lord Shiva eluded them repeatedly and while fleeing took refuge at Kedarnath in the form of a bull. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kedarnath temple&nbsp;is one of the four major sites in India&#8217;s Chota Char Dham <\/strong>pilgrimage of Northern Himalayas.  It is the highest among the 12 Jyotirlingas and getting here is not an easy feat. Located at a height of nearly 3,500 meters above sea level, the Kedarnath temple remains covered in snow for the most part of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"29689\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/kedarnath_temple\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kedarnath_Temple.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kedarnath_Temple\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kedarnath_Temple.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kedarnath_Temple.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kedarnath_Temple.jpg\" alt=\"Kedarnath Temple, India\" class=\"wp-image-29689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kedarnath_Temple.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kedarnath_Temple-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kedarnath_Temple-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Kedarnath_Temple-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kedarnath Shiva Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Virupaksha_Temple_India\"><\/span><strong>16. Virupaksha Temple, India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Virupaksha is located in the ancient city of Hampi in Karnataka, India and was named after a reincarnation of Lord Shiva. The temple is an example of Dravidian architecture and was built in the 7th century AD. Marriage ceremonies take place here under the watchful eye of Lord Shiva and his consort, Goddess Pampa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Virupaksha Temple is the main center of pilgrimage at Hampi, and had been considered one of the <strong>most sacred temples in Asia over the centuries<\/strong>. A narrow channel of the Tungabhadra River flows along the temple&#8217;s terrace and then descends to the temple&#8217;s kitchen and out through the outer court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most striking features of this temple is the architecture and the usage of mathematical concepts. The temple has repeated patterns that demonstrate the concept of Fractals. The main shape of the temple is triangular. But as you look up the temple top, the patterns divide and repeat themselves, just like you would see in a snowflake or some other natural wonders. An incredible temple that you must visit in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-attachment-id=\"30265\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/1024px-1_virupaksha_temple_gopuram_hampi_vijayanagar_india\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1024px-1_Virupaksha_temple_Gopuram_Hampi_Vijayanagar_India.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,768\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1024px-1_Virupaksha_temple_Gopuram_Hampi_Vijayanagar_India.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1024px-1_Virupaksha_temple_Gopuram_Hampi_Vijayanagar_India.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1024px-1_Virupaksha_temple_Gopuram_Hampi_Vijayanagar_India.jpg\" alt=\"Virupaksha Temple in Hampi, India\" class=\"wp-image-30265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1024px-1_Virupaksha_temple_Gopuram_Hampi_Vijayanagar_India.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1024px-1_Virupaksha_temple_Gopuram_Hampi_Vijayanagar_India-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1024px-1_Virupaksha_temple_Gopuram_Hampi_Vijayanagar_India-640x480.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1024px-1_Virupaksha_temple_Gopuram_Hampi_Vijayanagar_India-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1024px-1_Virupaksha_temple_Gopuram_Hampi_Vijayanagar_India-853x640.jpg 853w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/1024px-1_Virupaksha_temple_Gopuram_Hampi_Vijayanagar_India-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/72746018@N00\">Jean-Pierre Dalb\u00e9ra<\/a>&nbsp;via&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/Flickr\">Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Mahabodhi_Temple_where_Buddha_attained_Enlightenment\"><\/span><strong>17. Mahabodhi Temple, where Buddha attained Enlightenment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mahabodhi (also known as the Great Awakening Temple) is located in Northeast India in Bihar. It is considered one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, and particularly to the attainment of Enlightenment.&nbsp; It is <strong>where Gautama Buddha is said to have achieved enlightenment right under the shade of a bodhi tree<\/strong>. This holy site was originally built in the 3rd century B.C. and considered The Navel of the Earth according to Buddhist scriptures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The present day Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya which is a UNESCO World Heritage Centre comprises the 50 m high grand Temple, the Vajrasana, Shirazibustan Buddha statue, sacred Bodhi Tree and other six sacred sites of Buddha&#8217;s enlightenment, surrounded by numerous ancient Votive stupas, and a Lotus Pond that is located outside the enclosure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mahabodhi is home to the golden statue of Buddha that captures the moment he drove off evil spirits during his enlightenment journey. Pilgrims from all over the world visit the temple to walk around the reconstructed tower in a clockwise direction and visit the nearby diamond throne of Budhha, a platform of&nbsp;polished sandstone known as Vajrasana.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"313\" data-attachment-id=\"30269\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/buddha_temple_bihar_unesco\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/buddha_temple_bihar_unesco.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"500,313\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"buddha_temple_bihar_unesco\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/buddha_temple_bihar_unesco.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/buddha_temple_bihar_unesco.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/buddha_temple_bihar_unesco.jpg\" alt=\"Buddha's enlightenment site\" class=\"wp-image-30269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/buddha_temple_bihar_unesco.jpg 500w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/buddha_temple_bihar_unesco-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Amos Chapple OUR PLACE The World Heritage Collection UNESCO<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Golden_Temple_Punjab_India\"><\/span><strong>18. Golden Temple, Punjab, India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Golden Temple is also known as <strong>Harmandir Sahib<\/strong>, meaning &#8220;abode of God&#8221; was built in 1574. It is famous for its intricately carved marble walls, golden embossed structure and most importantly their large community kitchen. The kitchen offers more than 100,000 vegetarian meals to visitors and devotees who come to the temple to sing the Gurbani Kirtan hymns all day long. This temple in India is an open house of worship for people from all walks of life and faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spiritually the <strong>most significant shrine in Sikhism<\/strong>, the Golden Temple gurdwara sits surrounded by a man-made pool. The golden Sikh temple&#8217;s interiors are just as impressive featuring gold embossed walls complete with intricate engraving of birds and flowers adorned with precious stones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"29682\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/amritsar-goldentemple\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/amritsar-GoldenTemple.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"amritsar-GoldenTemple\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/amritsar-GoldenTemple.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/amritsar-GoldenTemple.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/amritsar-GoldenTemple.jpg\" alt=\"Golden Temple, Punjab, India\" class=\"wp-image-29682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/amritsar-GoldenTemple.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/amritsar-GoldenTemple-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/amritsar-GoldenTemple-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/amritsar-GoldenTemple-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Golden Temple, Punjab, India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Sree_Padmanabhaswamy_Temple_India\"><\/span><strong>20. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/asia\/india\/kerala-alleppey-houseboat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kerala<\/a>, India was made famous for the recent discovery of treasures. In 2011 pots of gold coins, gold and silver idols, emeralds, diamond necklaces that researchers are estimating could total over $1 trillion were found making it one of the richest temples in India perhaps all of Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sree Padmanabhaswamy was built to serve the Hindu deity Maha Vishnu who is featured in Anantha Shayana&#8221; (sleeping) posture reclined on a serpent. The temple is a mix of traditional Kerala and Dravidian styles of architecture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"30365\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/trivandrum-ananda-temple\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/trivandrum-Ananda-Temple.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1047,698\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"trivandrum-Ananda Temple\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/trivandrum-Ananda-Temple-1024x683.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/trivandrum-Ananda-Temple-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/trivandrum-Ananda-Temple-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kerala, India\" class=\"wp-image-30365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/trivandrum-Ananda-Temple-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/trivandrum-Ananda-Temple-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/trivandrum-Ananda-Temple-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/trivandrum-Ananda-Temple-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/trivandrum-Ananda-Temple.jpg 1047w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Gopuram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The main attraction at the temple is the gold-plated gopuram. The gopuram (tower structure) has seven floors with windows and was specifically architected with the sun in mind. During the <strong>two days of the equinox, you can see the setting&nbsp;Sun&nbsp;all&nbsp;aligned&nbsp;and passing exactly through each of the windows<\/strong> in roughly 5-minute intervals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Brihadeeswara_Temple_India\"><\/span><strong>19. Brihadeeswara Temple, India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Big Temple in Tanjore also called the Thanjavur Brihadeeswara temple is one of the most ancient temples in India.  It is famously known for its disappearing shadow \u2013&nbsp; at 216 feet, the temple is one of the tallest <em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vimana_(architectural_feature)\">Vimanas<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;are structures over the sanctum of temples.&nbsp;It is <strong>designed that this tall temple tower does not cast a shadow at noon<\/strong> during any part of the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Situated in the city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India also known as \u201cThe rice bowl of Tamil Nadu\u201d the Brihadeshwara was Built over 1000 years ago. It was built as is a reflection of the power of its patron RajaRaja Chola I and remains as one of the greatest glories of Indian architecture. The temple is also known as Rajarajeswaram or Peruvudaiy\u0101r K\u014dvil, and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site &#8220;Great Living Chola Temples&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"29979\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/brihadeeswara-temple-tanjore\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/brihadeeswara-temple-tanjore.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"brihadeeswara-temple-tanjore\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/brihadeeswara-temple-tanjore.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/brihadeeswara-temple-tanjore.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/brihadeeswara-temple-tanjore.jpg\" alt=\"Thanjavur Brihadeeswara temple (Rajarajeswaram or Peruvudaiy\u0101r K\u014dvil)\" class=\"wp-image-29979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/brihadeeswara-temple-tanjore.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/brihadeeswara-temple-tanjore-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/brihadeeswara-temple-tanjore-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/brihadeeswara-temple-tanjore-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rajarajeswaram Peruvudaiy\u0101r K\u014dvil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Temples_in_Japan\"><\/span><strong>Best Temples in Japan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Kinkaku-Ji_or_Temple_of_the_Golden_Pavilion_Kyoto\"><\/span><strong>21. Kinkaku-Ji or Temple of the Golden Pavilion, Kyoto<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the popular <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/10best\/zen-temples-gardens-kyoto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zen Temples in Kyoto <\/a>is the Temple of the Golden Pavilion. Also known as Kinkaku-ji, this is one of the most visited temples in Kyoto, Japan. Perhaps the most popular temple in Kyoto, Japan! The temple richly adorned in gold leaf reflects beautifully in the water of Kyokochi, the mirror pond. The 14th-century temple is a symbol of the ostentatious Kitayama culture and combines three different architectural styles under one roof and a recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"23498\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/temples_kyoto_os-18\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/temples_kyoto_os-18.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"temples_kyoto_os-18\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/temples_kyoto_os-18.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/temples_kyoto_os-18.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/temples_kyoto_os-18.jpg\" alt=\"Kinkaku-Ji or Temple of the Golden Pavilion, Kyoto, Japan\" class=\"wp-image-23498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/temples_kyoto_os-18.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/temples_kyoto_os-18-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/temples_kyoto_os-18-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kinkaku-Ji Japan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The golden pagoda houses sacred relics of the Buddha<\/strong> and the scenic Rokuon-ji garden is expansive and takes up 92,400 square meters of the temple grounds. Samurai and Buddhist influences can be seen in the second and third floors of the dazzling pagoda covered in golden foil. A glittering phoenix statue graces the roof of the temple as if keeping watch over the temple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Kiyomizu-dera_Kyoto\"><\/span><strong>22. Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kiyomizu-dera<\/strong>, which means \u201cclear water\u201d, is a temple in Kyoto that was founded in the year 778. Additional buildings in the complex were constructed in 1633 by the order of Tokugawa Iemitsu. This important temple is part of the 33-temple route pilgrimage in western Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Senso-Ji_Tokyo\"><\/span><strong>23. Sens\u014d-Ji, Tokyo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This Buddhist temple in Tokyo was once the family temple of the Tokugawa clan. <strong>Sens\u014d-Ji<\/strong> Temple is made up of a main hall and a five-story pagoda with an iconic Hozomon gate at the entrance. Visitors must cleanse themselves with water and incense before making an offering at the main hall by dropping a coin into the saisen box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"18605\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/japan_os-74\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Japan_os-74.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"683,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;outsidesuburbia.com&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;ILCE-6000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1514096690&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9OutsideSuburbia All Rights Reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Japan_os-74\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Japan_os-74.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Japan_os-74.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Japan_os-74.jpg\" alt=\"Hozomon gate at the entrance to Senso-Ji temple, Tokyo\" class=\"wp-image-18605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Japan_os-74.jpg 683w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Japan_os-74-640x960.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Japan_os-74-600x900.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hozomon gate at the entrance Senso-Ji temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There is an abundance of artwork adorning the upper walls and ceilings that is hard to miss the dragons that are synonymous with Senso-Ji temple in Tokyo. Every year, the Sanja Matsuri festival kicks off in May to celebrate and honor the three men who founded the temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Nara_Temple_Japan\"><\/span><strong>24. Nara Temple, Japan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Nara Park, Japan, <strong>Todai-ji<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Temple<\/strong> is one of the largest wooden structures in the world. Inside the temple sits an immense bronze statue of Buddha, towering nearly 50 feet high.  This Buddhist temple complex was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples.  After visiting the temple structure walk along a lantern-lined path to visit&nbsp;<strong>Kasuga Taisha<\/strong>, one of Japan\u2019s most celebrated shrines, which was established at the same time that the city of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/asia\/japan\/nara-park-day-trip-itinerary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nara<\/a> <\/strong>was founded.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"18619\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/nara_japan_os-22\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Nara_Japan_os-22.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;1.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;outsidesuburbia.com&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone X&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1514215619&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9OutsideSuburbia All Rights Reserved.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0083333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Nara_Japan_os-22\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Nara_Japan_os-22.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Nara_Japan_os-22.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Nara_Japan_os-22.jpg\" alt=\"Todai-ji Temple, Nara | One of the oldest temple structures in Japan\" class=\"wp-image-18619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Nara_Japan_os-22.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Nara_Japan_os-22-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Nara_Japan_os-22-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Todai-ji Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Temples_in_South_Korea\"><\/span><strong>Best Temples in South Korea<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Jogyesa_Temple_Seoul_South_Korea\"><\/span><strong>25. Jogyesa Temple, Seoul, South Korea<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Jogyesa is a Korean Zen Buddhism temple located in the heart of Seoul. The temple features a <strong>Sakyamuni Buddha<\/strong> <strong>statue<\/strong> and is the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. The temple hosts a Lotus Lantern Festival every May,&nbsp;celebrating&nbsp;the birthday of Buddha when Lanterns featuring lotus and other traditional figures and objects representing people&#8217;s wishes will be hung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"30366\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/seoul-jogyesa_temple\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/seoul-Jogyesa_temple.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1044,696\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/seoul-Jogyesa_temple-1024x683.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/seoul-Jogyesa_temple-1024x683.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/seoul-Jogyesa_temple-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Jogyesa Temple, Seoul\" class=\"wp-image-30366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/seoul-Jogyesa_temple-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/seoul-Jogyesa_temple-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/seoul-Jogyesa_temple-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/seoul-Jogyesa_temple-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/seoul-Jogyesa_temple.jpg 1044w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jogyesa Temple, Seoul<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_Tongdosa_Temple_South_Korea\"><\/span><strong>26. Tongdosa Temple, South Korea<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike most temples in Asia, Tongdosa is unique for not having any statues on its exterior. Tongdosa, meaning &#8220;<strong>salvation&nbsp;of the world through mastery of truth<\/strong>&#8220;, is a temple that was founded by the monk Jajang in 646 CE during the reign of Queen Seondeok. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Temples_in_Malaysia\"><\/span><strong>Best Temples in Malaysia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27_Batu_Caves_Malaysia\"><\/span><strong>27. Batu Caves, Malaysia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ancient limestone hill harboring the tranquil Batu Caves is just thirty minutes north of Kuala Lumpur. An <strong>enormous golden statue of Lord Murugan greets visitors at the entrance to the cave complex<\/strong> that houses his sacred Hindu Temple. It is one of the biggest Murugan temples in Asia, outside India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several caves in the area including the Dark Cave and Ramayana Cave where statues and scenes from the Hindu epic are on display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"29683\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/batu-caves-malaysia\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/batu-caves-malaysia.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"batu-caves-malaysia\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/batu-caves-malaysia.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/batu-caves-malaysia.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/batu-caves-malaysia.jpg\" alt=\"A Guide to Temples in Asia: Batu Caves Malaysia | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-29683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/batu-caves-malaysia.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/batu-caves-malaysia-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/batu-caves-malaysia-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/batu-caves-malaysia-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Batu Caves Malaysia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_Kek_Lok_Si_Temple_Malaysia\"><\/span><strong>28. Kek Lok Si Temple, Malaysia<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kek Lok Si is a beautiful temple in Malaysia that took over twenty years to complete. It sits on a hilltop in Penang and is one of the widely known temples in Asia as <strong>The Supreme Temple of Bliss<\/strong>. The temple is home to the tall statue of the Goddess of Mercy and features 10,000 Buddhas in its tiered tower. It\u2019s a sacred place where both Chinese and Mahayana Buddhism rituals take place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The many attractions of this temple include a tortoise liberation pond and a wishing tree. Kek Lok Si is a sight to behold during the Chinese New Year when an ocean of glowing lanterns and fireworks light up the dark sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Temples_in_Singapore\"><\/span><strong>Best Temples in Singapore<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"29_The_Sri_Sivan_Temple_Singapore\"><\/span><strong>29. The Sri Sivan Temple, Singapore<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sri Sivan is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Singapore. The original Sri Sivan Temple was rebuilt as a solid structure in the early 1850&#8217;s but the <strong>Sivalinga was known to be worshiped at this site <\/strong>well before that. The Sivalinga had moved three times within Singapore before it finally found a home in Geylang East Avenue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The temple serves as a shrine to the God Shiva. Sri Sivan has a distinct ivory exterior and an octagonal structure complete with a multipurpose hall where prayers are held on a daily basis. The Sri Sivan temple in Singapore holds many Hindu festivals in honor of deities such as Lord Ganesha and Lord Muruga and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sri Senpaga Vinayagar <\/strong>and <strong>Sri Mariamman Temple<\/strong> are two are other beautiful temples in Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Temples_in_Thailand\"><\/span><strong>Best Temples in Thailand<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30_Wat_Pho_Temple_of_Reclining_Buddha_Bangkok\"><\/span><strong>30. Wat Pho (Temple of Reclining Buddha), Bangkok<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Next door to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho is one of Thailand\u2019s most important temples. It can\u2019t be missed for its <strong>Recling Buddha statue that is 46-meter long, 15-meter tall<\/strong> and barely fits into the room built around it. The statue is gilded in gold, and the soles of its enormous feet are inlaid with the mother of pearl in the pattern of auspicious Buddhist symbols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"29974\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/reclining-buddha-wat-pho-thailand-2\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reclining-buddha-Wat-Pho-Thailand-1.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"reclining-buddha-Wat Pho-Thailand\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reclining-buddha-Wat-Pho-Thailand-1.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reclining-buddha-Wat-Pho-Thailand-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reclining-buddha-Wat-Pho-Thailand-1.jpg\" alt=\"Wat Pho (Temple of Reclining Buddha), Bangkok\" class=\"wp-image-29974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reclining-buddha-Wat-Pho-Thailand-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reclining-buddha-Wat-Pho-Thailand-1-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reclining-buddha-Wat-Pho-Thailand-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/reclining-buddha-Wat-Pho-Thailand-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Recling Buddha statue at Wat Pho<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides housing the reclining Buddha, Wat Pho Temple which is the oldest and largest complex in Bangkok, it&nbsp;is considered the birthplace of Thai massage.  The temple still houses a massage school today where visitors can get a traditional treatment. And the temple is also considered the first public education center in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"31_Wat_Arun_Bangkok\"><\/span><strong>31. Wat Arun, Bangkok<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wat Arun is one of the most Famous Temples in Asia<\/strong>. The Temple of Dawn has been watching over the historic heart of Bangkok and its Chao Phraya River for centuries. Menacing statues guard the entrance to the temple that features an array of mythological and religious figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The giant prong symbolizes Mount Meru upon which the earth rests. The temple is adorned with Chinese porcelain mosaics and colorful seashells. The many levels of the central temple tower are meant to represent the thirty-three heavens. Wat Arun boasts two distinct architectural styles: Khmer Empire architecture and traditional Thai design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"29968\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/temple-wat-arun-thailand\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-Wat-Arun-Thailand.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"temple-Wat Arun-Thailand\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-Wat-Arun-Thailand.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-Wat-Arun-Thailand.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-Wat-Arun-Thailand.jpg\" alt=\"Temple Wat Arun, Bangkok, Thailand ,a Famous Temples in Asia\" class=\"wp-image-29968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-Wat-Arun-Thailand.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-Wat-Arun-Thailand-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-Wat-Arun-Thailand-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-Wat-Arun-Thailand-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wat Arun<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"32_Wat_Phra_Kaew_Temple_of_the_Emerald_Buddha_Bangkok\"><\/span><strong>32. Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Bangkok<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wat Phra Kaew or Temple of the Emerald Buddha is a famous temple in&nbsp;Bangkok, located within the grounds of the Grand Palace of Thailand. The main building is the central ordination hall called <strong><em>ubosoth<\/em><\/strong>, which houses The Emerald Buddha. A jade statue adorned in gold clothing it is one of the <strong>oldest and most famous Buddha statues in the world<\/strong>. This temple was built in the 18th century back when Thailand was known as the Kingdom of Siam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"767\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"29969\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/thailand-wat-phra-kaew\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thailand-Wat-Phra-Kaew.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"767,1024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D7100&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;26&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"thailand-Wat Phra Kaew\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thailand-Wat-Phra-Kaew.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thailand-Wat-Phra-Kaew.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thailand-Wat-Phra-Kaew.jpg\" alt=\"Temple of the Emerald Buddha\" class=\"wp-image-29969\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thailand-Wat-Phra-Kaew.jpg 767w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thailand-Wat-Phra-Kaew-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thailand-Wat-Phra-Kaew-600x801.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thailand-Wat-Phra-Kaew-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) 100vw, 767px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pura Kaew<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Giant Yaksha demons guard the Wat Pura Kaew in Bangkok and its Emerald Budhha. This famous temple in Asia is also known as the Royal Temple. It\u2019s part of the collection of temples in the Grand Palace and one of the top things to do in Bangkok. The Budhha statue is one of several attractions at this highly decorated temple. The inner walls consist of around 178 panels that depict the triumph of good over evil. The exterior is just as impressive and features a golden stupa, a colorful tiled roof as well as vibrant mosaics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"33_Wat_Phra_Dhammakaya\"><\/span><strong>33. Wat Phra Dhammakaya<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wat Phra Dhammakaya is a Buddhist temple in Khlong Luang District, north of Bangkok, Thailand. It was founded in 1970 by the maechi Chandra Khonnokyoong and Luang Por Dhammajayo and is one the fastest growing <strong>temple of the Dhammakaya Tradition<\/strong>. It aims to adapt traditional Buddhist values in modern society and used modern technology, marketing methods. There are some controversy around this Alien ship looking temple and traditions that interprets Buddhist doctrines in modern ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"29687\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/dhammakaya-pagoda\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dhammakaya-pagoda.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"dhammakaya-pagoda\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dhammakaya-pagoda.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dhammakaya-pagoda.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dhammakaya-pagoda.jpg\" alt=\"Wat Phra Dhammakaya, modern Buddhist Temple near Bangkok\" class=\"wp-image-29687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dhammakaya-pagoda.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dhammakaya-pagoda-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dhammakaya-pagoda-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/dhammakaya-pagoda-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wat Phra Dhammakaya<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"34_Ayutthaya_Temples_Thailand\"><\/span><strong>34. Ayutthaya Temples, Thailand<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ayutthaya was once the capital of the Siamese Kingdom as evident by the wealth of monasteries and palaces in the area. The creativity and innovation of the people of Siam are clearly on display in this historic site. You see Buddhist temples such as Wat Chaiwattanarm, Buddha statues at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon and not one but two huge Reclining Buddha statues. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"30334\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/thailand-wat-mahathat\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thailand-Wat-Mahathat.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thailand-Wat-Mahathat.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thailand-Wat-Mahathat.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thailand-Wat-Mahathat.jpg\" alt=\"Wat Mahathat, Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-30334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thailand-Wat-Mahathat.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thailand-Wat-Mahathat-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thailand-Wat-Mahathat-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/thailand-Wat-Mahathat-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wat Mahathat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the Ayutthaya complex at <strong>Wat Mahathat<\/strong>, which tradition claims King Ramesuan built in 1384 is the most famous &nbsp;\u2013 the face of a stone Buddha peeking out from among the roots at the base of a tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"35_Wat_Chedi_Luang_Chiang_Mai\"><\/span><strong>35. Wat Chedi Luang, Chiang Mai<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wat Chedi Luang, literally temple of the big stupa, is a Buddhist temple that was built during the 14th century as a&nbsp;burial&nbsp;place of King Saen Muang Ma\u2019s father. The grounds have three temples: Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Ho Tham and Wat Sukmin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"36_Wat_Rong_KhunWhite_Temple_Chiang_Rai\"><\/span><strong>36. Wat Rong Khun(White Temple), Chiang Rai<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wat Rong Khun, known as the White Temple outside of Thailand, is one of the most popular temples in Asia and probably the world. It is a privately owned temple that also serves as an art exhibit for Buddhists. This privately funded temple&#8217;s total cost for the building was THB40 million (1.1 million USD) .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" data-attachment-id=\"29971\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/wat-rong-khun-thailand\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wat-Rong-Khun-Thailand.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,680\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wat Rong Khun Thailand\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wat-Rong-Khun-Thailand.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wat-Rong-Khun-Thailand.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wat-Rong-Khun-Thailand.jpg\" alt=\"Wat Rong Khun(White Temple), Chiang Rai, Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-29971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wat-Rong-Khun-Thailand.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wat-Rong-Khun-Thailand-640x425.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wat-Rong-Khun-Thailand-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Wat-Rong-Khun-Thailand-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wat Rong Khun(White Temple), Chiang Rai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>This snow-white temple&#8217;s exterior represents purity while glass mosaic and mirrors inside symbolize Buddha&#8217;s wisdom. Located in the Mueang Chiang Rai District, <strong>Wat Rong Khun is an artistic Asian temple with a modern twist<\/strong>. The entire building and its surroundings were designed with the Buddhist cycle of Birth in mind. There are Murals featuring superheroes and western figures such as Iron Man and Neo from the Matrix can be found including many other pop culture references scattered both inside and outside the temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"37_Wat_Rong_Seur_Ten_Blue_Temple_Chiang_Rai\"><\/span><strong>37. Wat Rong Seur Ten (Blue Temple), Chiang Rai<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A new and striking temple that was completed in 2016 is gaining popularity in Chiang Rai \u2013 the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten).  This unique temple, is painted in a beautiful blue with overlays of gold embellishments. The temple is located just a few kilometers from Chiang Rai city, in the district of Rimkok.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The centerpiece inside the great hall, is a huge statue of a White Buddha in a sitting position surrounded by contemporary Buddhist art in a psychedelic style. The name &#8220;Rong Suer Ten&#8221; in Thai, translates as <strong><em>house of the dancing tiger<\/em><\/strong> because historically, the area surrounding the temple, was full of wildlife, in particular tigers that would leap into the nearby Mae Kok river. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Temples_in_MyanmarBurma\"><\/span><strong>Best Temples in Myanmar(Burma)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Comparable only to Angkor Wat in Cambodia in terms of sheer size, Bagan was the capital of a vast kingdom from the 9th to 13th centuries. Today, it features the remains of <strong>nearly 4000 temples spread over a vast area<\/strong>.  Some of these are well-maintained active places of worship, while others are nothing but foundation stones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the best experiences when visiting Bagan include seeing the sunrise or sunset above a landscape of temple spires poking out from the jungle, cycling between the ruins, or observing the scene from above in a <a href=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/photodiary\/6-epic-hot-air-balloon-rides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hot air balloon<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"631\" data-attachment-id=\"4197\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/photodiary\/6-epic-hot-air-balloon-rides\/attachment\/let-put-kan-temple\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Let-Put-Kan-Temple.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,789\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Let Put Kan Temple\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Let-Put-Kan-Temple-1024x631.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Let-Put-Kan-Temple-1024x631.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Let-Put-Kan-Temple-1024x631.jpg\" alt=\"Let Put Kan Temple, Myanmar | 50 Magnificent &amp; Famous Temples in Asia that you must visit | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-4197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Let-Put-Kan-Temple-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Let-Put-Kan-Temple-640x395.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Let-Put-Kan-Temple-20x12.jpg 20w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Let-Put-Kan-Temple-600x370.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Let-Put-Kan-Temple.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Let Put Kan Temple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"38_Shwedagon_Pagoda_Myanmar\"><\/span><strong>38. Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Shwedagon Pagoda also known as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda, is a gilded stupa located in Yangon, Myanmar.  It towers over the skyline of Yangon like a golden beacon.  <strong>The Shwedagon is considered the most sacred&nbsp;Buddhist&nbsp;pagoda and in Myanmar and the Buddhist stupa in the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is believed to contain relics of the four previous&nbsp;Buddhas. The relics include the staff of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kakusandha_Buddha\">Kakusandha<\/a>, the water filter of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ko%E1%B9%87%C4%81gamana_Buddha\">Ko\u1e47\u0101gamana<\/a>, a piece of the robe of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kassapa_Buddha\">Kassapa<\/a>, and eight strands of hair from the head of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Gautama_Buddha\">Gautama<\/a>. And murals that depict the previous reincarnations of Budhha can be found in the prayer pavilions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A 60,000 square meter terrace allows visitors to see the gold-covered stupa (which are genuine gold plates) and its diamond-studded spire. Visitors can offer prayers and performing a Blessing Ritual by pouring water over the Buddha statue based on their day of birth. You would pour water according to your current age, for example, if you are twenty years old you would pour twenty times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"29678\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/shwedagon-pagoda-myanmar\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shwedagon-pagoda-Myanmar.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"shwedagon-pagoda-Myanmar\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shwedagon-pagoda-Myanmar.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shwedagon-pagoda-Myanmar.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shwedagon-pagoda-Myanmar.jpg\" alt=\"Shwedagon Pagoda Myanmar\" class=\"wp-image-29678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shwedagon-pagoda-Myanmar.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shwedagon-pagoda-Myanmar-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shwedagon-pagoda-Myanmar-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/shwedagon-pagoda-Myanmar-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shwedagon Pagoda Myanmar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"39_Thatbyinnyu_Temple_Myanmar\"><\/span><strong>39. Thatbyinnyu Temple, Myanmar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pointed arches and spacious hallways greet you as they enter the 12th-century structure of the Thatbyinnyu Temple in Bagan. The Theravada Buddhist temple is well known for its architectural innovation and artistic creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thatbyinnyu is known as the tallest temple in Bagan<\/strong> and features multiple terraces that offer panoramic views of the ancient city below. An upper level houses the Golden Buddha. The exterior showcases the bricklaying masonry topped by a&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sikhara\">sikhara<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;tower with a&nbsp;<em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Hti\">hit<\/a><\/em>&nbsp;(a finial ornament that tops almost all Burmese pagodas) at the pinnacle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"40_Ananda_Temple_Myanmar\"><\/span><strong>40. Ananda Temple, Myanmar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ananda dates back to the Mon State. Both the base of the temple and was named after Buddha\u2019s first cousin and disciple.  The temple layout is shaped like a cruciform with several terraces leading to a small pagoda at the top covered by an hti, or umbrella ornament. It is <strong>one of the highly revered temples of Bagan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The temple&#8217;s terraces are adorned with glazed terracotta plaques that revolve around the birth stories of Buddha and the vaulted corridor houses stone sculptures depicting images from his life. Inside there are four standing Buddhas adorned with gold leaf and each Buddha image faces a direction. There are also two life-size statues that represent both the King who built the temple and the monk who introduced him to the world of Theravada Buddhism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"30367\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/ananda-temple-bagan\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ananda-temple-bagan.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1280,853\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ananda-temple-bagan\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ananda-temple-bagan-1024x682.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ananda-temple-bagan-1024x682.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ananda-temple-bagan-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Ananda Temple, Bagan, Myanmar (Burma)\" class=\"wp-image-30367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ananda-temple-bagan-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ananda-temple-bagan-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ananda-temple-bagan-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ananda-temple-bagan-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ananda-temple-bagan.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ananda Temple, Myanmar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"41_Dhammayangyi_Temple_Myanmar\"><\/span><strong>41. Dhammayangyi Temple, Myanmar<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dhammayangyi is a 12the century Buddhist temple with an interesting, albeit dark history that involves murder and fratricide. It is the largest of all the temples in Bagan built by a king who had blood on his hands.  Narathu, the king who built the temple came to the throne by assassinating his father and his elder brother, presumably ordered the construction of this stunning pyramid-like temple in order to atone for his crimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"29965\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/temple-dhammayangyi\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-dhammayangyi.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"temple-dhammayangyi\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-dhammayangyi.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-dhammayangyi.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-dhammayangyi.jpg\" alt=\"Dhammayangyi temple, Myanmar\" class=\"wp-image-29965\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-dhammayangyi.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-dhammayangyi-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-dhammayangyi-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-dhammayangyi-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dhammayangyi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The temple&#8217;s interior is bricked up for unknown reasons,&nbsp;Dhammayangyi has six ascending terraces positioned towards the east. In addition to Gautama Buddha, the <strong>temple is home to Maitreya who is considered to be a successor to the present Buddha<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Temples_in_Nepal\"><\/span><strong>Best Temples in Nepal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"42_Boudhanath_Nepal\"><\/span><strong>42. Boudhanath, Nepal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tibetan pilgrims flock over to Boudhanath in Nepal to take part in the daily Kora ritual which involves walking clockwise around the temple and spinning its prayer wheels. The 36-meter-high stupa of Boudha is massive and dominates the skyline in the area. It is one of the major pilgrimage sites for Buddhists from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The eyes of Budhha are one of many attractions found within this UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kathmandu. On each side of the stupa are the all-seeing-eyes of the Buddha symbolizing awareness. It stands as a reminder of the Buddha\u2019s quest to achieve enlightenment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"29688\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/kathmandu-nepal-boudhanath\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kathmandu-Nepal-Boudhanath.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Boudhanath Nepal\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kathmandu-Nepal-Boudhanath.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kathmandu-Nepal-Boudhanath.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kathmandu-Nepal-Boudhanath.jpg\" alt=\"Boudhanath Nepal\" class=\"wp-image-29688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kathmandu-Nepal-Boudhanath.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kathmandu-Nepal-Boudhanath-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kathmandu-Nepal-Boudhanath-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kathmandu-Nepal-Boudhanath-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boudhanath Nepal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"43_Kopan_Monastery\"><\/span><strong>43. Kopan&nbsp;Monastery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kopan&nbsp;Monastery can&#8217;t be ignored when you visit Kathmandu, Nepal.  It is on a high viewpoint, 15-minute drive north of the Boudhanath and around 6 km away from the Thamel district. The Monastery is calm and peaceful, perfect to go early in the day and grab a grass spot to read a book under the sun. It&#8217;s an actual temple where you can go to pray and learn about Buddhism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kopan&nbsp;Monastery is the most popular place for <strong>people to go stay a while and study Tibetan Buddhism<\/strong>. You can join daily morning prayers that are meditation sessions, which an important part of Buddhism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Temples_in_Sri_Lanka\"><\/span><strong>Best Temples in Sri Lanka<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"44_Dambulla_Cave_Temple_Sri_Lanka\"><\/span><strong>44. Dambulla Cave Temple, Sri Lanka<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dambulla Cave complex in central Sri Lanka is made up of five main caves where visitors can see <strong>more than 153 Budhha statues<\/strong>. Each statue has a distinctive pose and most of them have their colors stunningly preserved. The hike up to the caves offers panoramic views of the countryside below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"29686\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/dambulla-cave-temple-sri-lanka\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dambulla-Cave-Temple-Sri-Lanka.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Dambulla Cave Temple Sri Lanka\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dambulla-Cave-Temple-Sri-Lanka.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dambulla-Cave-Temple-Sri-Lanka.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dambulla-Cave-Temple-Sri-Lanka.jpg\" alt=\"Dambulla Cave Temple Sri Lanka\" class=\"wp-image-29686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dambulla-Cave-Temple-Sri-Lanka.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dambulla-Cave-Temple-Sri-Lanka-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dambulla-Cave-Temple-Sri-Lanka-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Dambulla-Cave-Temple-Sri-Lanka-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dambulla Cave Temple Sri Lanka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Murals cover an area of 2,000 square meters of the cave<\/strong> with depictions of the temptation by the demon&nbsp;Mara and Buddha&#8217;s first&nbsp;sermon.  The temple also has three statues of Sri Lankan kings, and four statues of&nbsp;gods and goddesses of Vishnu&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Ganesha.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Temples_in_Laos\"><\/span><strong>Best Temples in Laos<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"45_Pha_That_Luang_Laos\"><\/span><strong>45. Pha That Luang, Laos<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pha That Luang is a national symbol of Laos that appears on the local currency due to its spiritual and historical significance. The Great Stupa in Laos is hard to miss.  The temple complex stands tall glistening in golden color.  Gold leaf covers the entire structure including its many stupas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buddhist&nbsp;missionaries&nbsp;from the&nbsp;Mauryan Empire&nbsp;are believed to have been sent by Emperor&nbsp;Ashoka, who brought a <strong>holy relic (believed to be the&nbsp;breastbone) of Lord&nbsp;Buddha&nbsp;to the stupa<\/strong> in the 3rd century BC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" data-attachment-id=\"29691\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/pha-that-luang-laos\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pha-That-Luang-Laos.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,677\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Pha That Luang Laos\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pha-That-Luang-Laos.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pha-That-Luang-Laos.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pha-That-Luang-Laos.jpg\" alt=\"Pha That Luang Laos | 50 Magnificent &amp; Famous Temples in Asia that you must visit | Outside Suburbia\" class=\"wp-image-29691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pha-That-Luang-Laos.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pha-That-Luang-Laos-640x423.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pha-That-Luang-Laos-600x397.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Pha-That-Luang-Laos-150x99.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pha That Luang Laos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Temples_in_Lebanon\"><\/span><strong>Best Temples in Lebanon<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"46_Baalbek_Lebanon\"><\/span><strong>46. Baalbek, Lebanon<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Baalbek lies in the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon and is home to the <strong>best-preserved middle eastern temple of the Roman era<\/strong>. In Greek and Roman times Baalbek was also known as Heliopolis or the City of the Sun. The religious complex is made up of four temples dedicated to Jupiter, Bacchus, Venus, and Mercury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-attachment-id=\"29680\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/temple-baalbek-lebanon\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-Baalbek-Lebanon.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"temple-Baalbek-Lebanon\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-Baalbek-Lebanon.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-Baalbek-Lebanon.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-Baalbek-Lebanon.jpg\" alt=\"Lebanon Baalbeck Temple\" class=\"wp-image-29680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-Baalbek-Lebanon.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-Baalbek-Lebanon-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-Baalbek-Lebanon-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/temple-Baalbek-Lebanon-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lebanon Baalbeck Temple Ruins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Temple of Jupiter, the principal temple of the Baalbek triad, was known for its 20 m high columns that surrounded the cella, and the gigantic stones of its terrace.&nbsp;The temple dedicated to Bacchus is considered a masterpiece of Greco-Roman architecture and best known for its 42 Corinthian columns and beautifully decorated ceiling.  Egyptian granite from Aswan was brought in to build the complex. The Round Temple or Temple of Venus though differs from the others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Temples_in_Taiwan\"><\/span><strong>Best Temples in Taiwan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"47_Longshan_Temple_Taiwan\"><\/span><strong>47. Longshan Temple, Taiwan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Longshan Temple&nbsp;(meaning Dragon Mountain) is one of Taipei&#8217;s oldest temples. Dragons can be found everywhere in this temple that was built during the rule of the Qing Dynasty in 1738.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"30341\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/taipei-longshan-temple\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/taipei-Longshan-Temple.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"taipei-Longshan-Temple\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/taipei-Longshan-Temple.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/taipei-Longshan-Temple.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/taipei-Longshan-Temple.jpg\" alt=\"Longshan Temple, Taiwan\" class=\"wp-image-30341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/taipei-Longshan-Temple.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/taipei-Longshan-Temple-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/taipei-Longshan-Temple-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/taipei-Longshan-Temple-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Longshan Temple, Taiwan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lungshan Temple is often called &#8220;<strong>meeting place of the gods<\/strong>&#8221; owing to the wealth of deities worshipped here.  There is a stunning dragon fountain and cascading waterfalls that give the temple a calming atmosphere in spite of the crowds. Colorful lanterns add to the lively ambiance of the temple. The Temple is a mix of the <strong>Taoist, Buddhist, and Confucian faiths <\/strong>with a rear section specially reserved for Taoist gods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Temples_in_Vietnam\"><\/span><strong>Best Temples in Vietnam<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"48_Tran_Quoc_Pagoda_Hanoi\"><\/span><strong>48. Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest in Hanoi, at nearly 1500 years. Of the many impressive temples in Vietnam, this Buddhist temple Tran Quoc Pagoda in Vietnam is known for its beautiful location on an island on the shore of West Lake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The temple can be reached via a causeway connecting it the shore. Best time to visit is a little before sunset when the temple\u2019s pagoda reflects beautifully on the lake. The temple also said to feature <strong>a tree grown from a cutting from the original Bodhi Tree&nbsp;in India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"29923\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/travel\/europe\/iceland\/south-coast-of-iceland\/attachment\/tran-quoc-pagoda-vietnam\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tran-quoc-pagoda-vietnam.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"tran-quoc-pagoda-vietnam\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tran-quoc-pagoda-vietnam.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tran-quoc-pagoda-vietnam.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tran-quoc-pagoda-vietnam.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29923\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tran-quoc-pagoda-vietnam.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tran-quoc-pagoda-vietnam-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tran-quoc-pagoda-vietnam-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tran-quoc-pagoda-vietnam-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"49_Tay_Ninh_Holy_See_Cao_Dai_Temple_Ho_Chi_Minh_City\"><\/span><strong>49. T\u00e2y Ninh Holy See (Cao \u0110\u00e0i Temple), Ho Chi Minh City<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The only temple on this list of Temples in Asia to fall outside of the Hindu\/Buddhist realm is <strong>T\u00e2y Ninh Holy See, the main temple of the Cao Dai religion<\/strong>. Caodaism combines aspects of various religions, and has an estimated 4.4 million followers in Vietnam and abroad. The temple is located outside Saigon in southern Vietnam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the outside, it looks like a colorful church or mosque with Chinese touches. But on the inside, the temple you will find pink Dragon-wrapped columns, yellow walls, a sky painted on the vaulted ceiling, a symbol of a giant eye (Caodaism\u2019s emblem is an eye inside a triangle), including on the large, orblike main altar. The Cao Dai temple is a temple that you can&#8217;t miss when visiting Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Temples_in_Bhutan\"><\/span><strong>Best Temples in Bhutan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"50_Paro_Taktsang_Monastery_Bhutan\"><\/span><strong>50. Paro Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Paro Taktsang Monastery is 17th-century temple complex that is perched on top of a cliff in Paro Valley where the hills meet the clouds. Located at an altitude of 3000 meters above sea level, hiking on foot is the only way to reach this remote complex. It is also home to eight caves and an ancient legend about a flying tiger and Buddhist Master Padmasambhava.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The complex is made up of 4 main temples. A large tiger statue can be found in the<strong> Hall of Thousand Buddhas<\/strong>. Every morning, the monks who live in this complex rotate the <strong>prayer wheel in the courtyard to signal the beginning of a new day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-attachment-id=\"29681\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/os-inspirations\/feature\/famous-temples-asia\/attachment\/tigers-nest-paro-taktsang-monastery\/#main\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tigers-nest-Paro-Taktsang-Monastery.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1024,682\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" 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class=\"wp-image-29681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tigers-nest-Paro-Taktsang-Monastery.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tigers-nest-Paro-Taktsang-Monastery-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tigers-nest-Paro-Taktsang-Monastery-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/outsidesuburbia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/tigers-nest-Paro-Taktsang-Monastery-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Paro Taktsang Monastery Bhutan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*While we have only been to 25% of the temples in Asia featured in this list, I&#8217;m hoping to get to more in the coming years and update the photos.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you want a PDF version of this Bucket List of 50 of Asia&#8217;s BEST temples including famous ones in India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, China, Hong Kong\u2026 email me, and I 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