[2025 Sam Phran Attraction] Travel Guide for Wat Samphran (Updated Jan)

1. Wat Arun: Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, capturing its beauty from the opposite bank or climbing to the top for a photo is breathtaking. 2. Wat Pho: Visit in the morning when it's less crowded to capture photos of Wat Pho, and find a quiet corner in the courtyard. 3. Marble Temple: This symmetrically beautiful temple is enough to make Instagram fans stop in their tracks. 4. Wat Ratchanatdaram: The 37 glittering golden spires are particularly eye-catching. 5. Wat Samphran: An 80-meter-high pink building surrounded by a giant dragon sculpture. You might even be lucky enough to walk through the dragon's internal tunnel leading to the temple. 6. Grand Palace: Located in the heart of Bangkok, you can encounter many international photographers here. 7. Ancient City: Not far from downtown Bangkok, you can photograph architectural wonders and temples. 8. Maeklong Railway Market: The market is located on both sides of the train tracks, with trains passing through the middle several times a day! Truly unique. 9. Floating Market: Boats along the canal are piled high with colorful produce, offering a unique photo opportunity. 10. Khao San Road Night Market: Lined with restaurants, bars, and stalls, with music in the air, it's a perfect spot for night market photography. 11. Ratchada Train Night Market: Hundreds of colorful tent stalls line the narrow alleys, making it very eye-catching. 12. Bangkok Sky Bar: Located on the 63rd floor, Sky Bar offers panoramic views of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya River. It's also a filming location for the movie 'The Hangover.' 13. Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar: Located at the top of the Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, enjoy the beautiful views over the city. 14. Vertigo & Moon Bar Rooftop: The twinkling city lights and skyscrapers make for a perfect photo backdrop. 15. Vanilla Sky Rooftop: Located on the 36th floor of the Compass Skyview Hotel, the neon lights paired with the bar and cityscape are amazing. #MyPhotography #Thailand #ThailandTravel #Bangkok #Photography #PhotoSpots

Ever since I saw this Dragon Temple on Instagram a few years ago, it has been constantly on my mind. I've been to Bangkok several times but always missed it. This time, with the visa-free city walk in Thailand, my wish finally came true! 📍Wat Sam Phran, also known as the Thai Dragon Temple, is located in Sam Phran District, on the western outskirts of Bangkok. Address: 92 Sam Phran, Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom. 🚗Transportation: Grab. We took a taxi from Khao San Road and it cost about 500 Thai baht, taking about 40 minutes. 👔Dress code: Try not to dress too revealingly. Shoes need to be removed before entering the temple. 💰Entrance fee: There is no entrance fee, but at the wish-making area, you will be asked to make a donation and write your wish. There are also several other donation points inside, so it's recommended to have some change with you. Apart from the wish-making area and the donation at the top, I didn't donate anywhere else (because I didn't have any change left 😂). 🌟The Dragon Temple is actually a nunnery with pink walls and a dragon winding its way up. It looks very unique and spectacular from afar. You can climb up along the dragon's body (a total of 11 floors) to reach the roof for prayers. Surprisingly, there are also many giant statues guarding the temple. 🌟Tips: 1. Shoes need to be removed before entering. The interior of the dragon's body is quite simple, with bare concrete floors and fans for ventilation on each floor. It's not too stuffy walking up. Once you reach the roof, you can also make a donation to receive gold foil to stick on the Buddha statue. 2. Remember to have some change with you. We didn't have any and ended up donating a lot 😂. 3. There are many giant statues next to the Dragon Temple. You can take photos with them if you like. 4. Apart from the giant architecture, there are also giant lizards. One suddenly appeared behind me when I was taking photos, which scared me a bit. 5. It's quite difficult to get a taxi back. We waited for 30 minutes before we could get one. Remember to allow enough time for your return journey.

#bangkoktrip #thailand #bangkok #temple #watsamphran #cultural Wat Sam Phran is a Buddhist Temple that has its uniqueness from the other temples in Bangkok. This temple has a dragon wrapped around the entire building and you have to walk up the temple via the inside of the dragon. It's a long walk almost up to 10-12 story high, and you are also required to take off your shoes. Entrance is free and you are also able to make donations or purchase offerings and head to the top of the temple. If not, you are able to walk up to catch a glimpse of the amazing view of the shrroind of wat Sam phran. The surrounding area of the temple has also soke unique sculptures like a wooden ship out fallen out of yhe sky and landed right next to wat Sam phran, and a huge turtle like sculpture as well. An interesting temple close to Bangkok and it's worth it to drop by for a visit.

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Getting There - Bus 515 to Central Salaya + taxi which costs around 120 baht. If you can share the taxi with friends its very affordable. Taxis appear at the same location where the bus drops you of or you just go to the main taxi stop Attractions - 80 meters tower with dragon Hotels - nice hotels in the area Food & Restaurants - affordable local restaurants in the area Shopping - Central Salaya offers everything you can imagine #staycation #passionpassport #gooutside #dragontemple #trip #backpacker #campingglamping #thailand #bangkok #buddhisttemple #dji #amazingplace #travelinspiration #discoverthailand follow my Instagram for more content: anton_rothe Link of my YouTube channel in bio

It is also know as the Dragon Temple because of the life-sized dragon wrapped around the temple. There are still many tourists coming here even it is already outside Bangkok. This is in Nakhon Pathom, stop by when you will go to Damnoen Saduak floating market. There is also a wishing well where you can choose your wish and if you can hit it with a coin it is said that it will be granted. Good luck. #temple #adventure #thailand

Dragon Temple 🐉 is located a hour drive west of Bangkok. it’s one of the most particular buildings I’ve ever seen. We climbed through the body of the dragon all the way to the rooftop where we watched an incredible sunset.

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Thailand has a lot of great temples and even in Bangkok there are so many remarkable places. A huge buddha statue was amazing. There’s a dragon temple outside Bangkok which is worth visiting for sure. But if you’re using Grab to get there it might be difficult to go back to Bangkok. No Grab around there and I tried to negotiate with taxi driver but he didn’t wanna go to Bangkok. Ended up catching a taxi with a couple in the same situation and got back safely in Bangkok. #bangkoktrip #temples

Rising like a vision from ancient lore, the Dragon Temple in Nakhon Pathom mesmerizes all who behold it. A coiled dragon ascends the pink cylindrical tower, its intricate details whispering tales of wisdom and power. Below, lush gardens and serene landscapes invite visitors to wander and reflect. In this sacred haven, spirituality meets artistry. The temple radiates tranquility, while the dragon seems to guard not just the structure, but the peace of all who visit. As sunlight dances on its scales, a sense of wonder fills the air. #travel Coiled in strength, a dragon climbs, Through sacred heights and timeless chimes. A temple where the heavens meet, In whispers soft, the heart finds peace. Here, where myths and faith unite, Nakhon Pathom reveals its light. #naturalwonders 💞Reasons to Recommend:

When in #bangkok don’t forget to stop at #watsamphran #DragonTowerTemple it’s so beautiful and peaceful. Meet the locals and monks and don’t forget to donate to help keep the temple open to the public. It’s free to enter but donations are requested. It’s handicap friendly and gives panoramic views of the city. Get your red ribbon to add your prayer to the pole at the top. 10/10 definitely recommend.

#thailandtrip Address: Samphran Subdistrict, Samphran District, Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand 🇹🇭 A beautiful temple that is considered a landmark of Samphran District, Nakhon Pathom Province, with unique architecture, combining Thai and Chinese arts. The 80 meter high dragon shaped hut is like the Buddhist nirvana. in addition, the temple enshrines the golden image of Luang Pho Phutthopawana, with a golden image in the blessing posture for worship, as well as the white elephant king and the giant turtle king. The atmosphere is shady, peaceful, and beautiful. #temple #nakhonpathom #thailand

Visiting Wat Samphran Dragon Temple was a unique and amazing experience 🌟. The temple has a distinctive design, with a giant dragon wrapped around a towering pink pagoda 🐉🏯. I enjoyed exploring the temple and admiring the grand artistic details and intricate decorations 🌸. Climbing the tower through the indoor staircase was an exciting adventure, offering stunning views of the surroundings 🍃. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing, providing an opportunity to reflect and enjoy the spiritual ambiance 😊. I took many souvenir photos of the beautiful scenery and unique design 📸. It was an unforgettable visit, and I look forward to returning to further explore the beauty of Wat Samphran Dragon Temple.

#ThailandTravel Visiting Wat Sam Pran in Thailand was a wonderful and fascinating experience. Located in Nakhon Pathum province, this stunning temple features a huge pagoda with a giant dragon on the outside. I enjoyed seeing this unique cultural and architectural landmark. I explored the courtyard of the temple and explored the beautiful shrines and statues. The place was characterized by serenity and tranquility, and I enjoyed the spiritual atmosphere and spiritual beauty of the place. Visiting Wat Sam Pran was a fun and cultural experience, and I recommend visiting it for travelers who are interested in traditional Thai history and culture.

The Dragon Temple (Wat Sampran), also known as Sampran Dragon Temple, is located about 40km west of Bangkok, Thailand. The temple has a total of 17 floors and is wrapped by a huge hollow blue dragon, which looks very domineering and mysterious. It is reported that the history of the temple's construction is still a mystery, and some records indicate that the temple only accepts 108 monks, and many devout people come to worship every day. I found that there are many female monks here, and although the dragon temple is very domineering, it seems that only ladies can enter for a visit. As I was about to take off my shoes to go in, a male monk ran over and told me: Only women to go in. ⭕️Exploration Guide: 🐉Location: Wat Sampran Dragon Temple, Khlong Mai, Sam Phran District, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. 🐉Transportation: 🚌To get there: Take the BTS to the last stop, Bangwa Station, and exit towards gates 3-4. There is a staircase near gate 4 that leads down to the main road. After descending the first set of stairs, turn left to another staircase that takes you down to the main road below. Cross the overpass diagonally to the opposite side and walk towards the main road until you see a gas station. Continue forward to find the Bus station, then take the yellow air-conditioned bus number 84 (not the red one). If unsure, ask the subway station staff. Show a picture of the Dragon Temple to the ticket seller on the bus and ask her to remind you to get off. The fare is 24 Thai Baht, and the drop-off point is opposite BENYAPHAT SCHOOL, with the Dragon Temple behind the school. The trip is less crowded and the bus doesn't stop much, taking about 48 minutes. 🚌To return: Take bus number 84 from the bus stop on the left side of the Dragon Temple entrance back to Bangwa subway station. The return trip is busier and can take over an hour due to traffic. ⭕️Exploration Story: The temple is particularly quiet, very suitable for meditation and purifying the mind. That day, many female monks dressed in white came to worship, and there were almost no tourists. The female monks were very happy to see me. One of the female monks told me the best angle for taking photos and even took me to a small bamboo grove to photograph another guardian elephant 🐘. The combined shot of the elephant and the dragon was too stunning. Another good spot for photos is the building with the golden Buddha statue; just take off your shoes to go upstairs. Although there are signs at the temple indicating dress requirements for men and women, a male monk stopped me and said that only ladies are allowed to enter for a visit. ⭕️TIPS: 🔘The best spot to capture the entire view of the Dragon Temple is on the right side of the school in front of the temple, down Sam Phran 5 alley. 🔘There is a roadside restaurant between the alley and the school that serves authentic suburban cuisine that is delicious end～The Dragon Temple is full of mystery and its magnificent splendor is awe-inspiring. When visiting this quiet place of Buddha's meditation, please come quietly and leave quietly...

#fallishere An hour away from Bangkok lies Wat Samphran, a temple housing a 17-storey rose-coloured tower that extends 80 metres into the sky. What’s most eye catching about Wat Samphran is a massive dragon 🐉 encircling the circular tower, which was also what drew me to visit it. Within minutes after removing our shoes, we ascended 16 storeys from ground level, equivalent to the 16 levels of heaven in Buddhism, and emerged at the very top of the tower in front of the dragon’s open mouth, feeling triumphant but hot as hell 🥵

#bangkok​ #temple #sightseeing #mustvisit #sculpture #thailand The famous dragon temple is located about 40km west of Bangkok, most people here either take a tour or even self drive is definitely possible! The Dragon Temple also called Wat Samphran is located in Amphoe Sam Phran that is a 17 story tower that extends up into the sky and by the side of it is a temple. There are many sculptures here and if you wanna head up to the top, you will be able to to go only on the weekend. I have to say it is one unique temple for sure!

40 kilometers from the center of Bangkok is one of the most incredible buildings that I have seen in my life - a house that is wrapped around a huge dragon. This building looks just incredible and immediately amazes the imagination. This place is called Wat Samphran and there is a Buddhist temple inside the dragon. And in the area around you can find many interesting statues and unusual buildings. Tips for visiting: entrance to the temple is absolutely free, but you can donate money for its needs. It is also necessary to dress appropriately. And of course, get ready for an incredible adventure! #thailand #bangkok #mytripvlog #urbanexplorer #architecture

Finally we had the chance to visit this famous dragon temple. it was not too hard to reach, it took us around 2 hours from central Bangkok to this place. the good thing is here there is no entrance fee, there is one guan yin, this dragon temple, big Buddha statue and the huge turtle on site. this dragon temple is gorgeous, and you can spot it from far away. we walked 14th floor and finally reached the top. the view was alright, from the top you are able to take a great picture of the Buddha and guan yin statue. there is one noodle shop next door, we grabbed lunch there and kept visiting the places. the turtle was really hidden, which is located next to the pond. overall, the place itself has lots of things to explore, we really enjoyed our visit #passionpassport #staycation #gooutside #temples

This creatively formed dragon-temple lies just a few hours outside of Thailand’s capital city, Bangkok. It also makes for an excellent photo from above!