Flamboyant mosaics & idols of figures like soccer star David Beckham at a riverside temple complex.
734 Rama 3 Rd, Bang Phong Phang, Yan Nawa, Bangkok 10120, Thailand Get directions
"Bangkok’s temples are truly a wonder to behold, but after a few days of battling the crowds, the appeal of gilded Buddha statues may start to wear thin. When you’ve conquered the major attractions, hop in a taxi to this Wat Pariwat, a one-of-a-kind temple down the Chao Phraya River. Sometimes nicknamed the David Beckham Temple for its statue of the famed soccer star below the main altar, Wat Pariwat is both an active place of worship and a hodgepodge of pop culture references." - Diana Hubbell, Katie Lockhart
