Admission 200 THB (~$5.60 USD) per person; children under 120cm typically free. The 46-metre gold reclining Buddha is genuinely awe-inspiring – even young children are wowed. Shoes must be removed before entering the main hall, so choose slip-on footwear for the whole family. Combine with a short ferry ride across the Chao Phraya to Wat Arun for a memorable and low-cost half-day adventure.

Address: 2 Sanam Chai Rd, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200

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Cost: Paid $$