Completed in 1785, the city´s most visited and sacred temple is known for its Buddha figurine in the lotus position, 66 centimeters (26 inches) tall and carved from a single piece of jade; discovered in Chiang Rai in 1464, it´s considered Thailand´s most sacred and revered representation of the Buddha. Another highlight is an incredible gallery decorated with two kilometers (1 1/4 miles) of detailed mural painting depicting 178 scenes of the Buddhist version of India´s ancient Ramayana epic. It´s open daily till 3 pm, and there´s a strict dress code which among other things prohibits shorts and sleeveless tops.

Read more in Tripatini contributor Linda Lee´s post 4 of Bangkok´s Most Entrancing Temples.