Top 5 Most Beautiful Temples In The World

1. Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu in the early 12th century, it later transformed into a Buddhist temple.

2. Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), Thailand

Wat Rong Khun, also known as the White Temple, is a contemporary, unconventional Buddhist temple designed by artist Chalermchai Kositpipat. The temple's striking white color symbolizes purity, while its intricate glass mosaics represent the Buddha's wisdom.

3. Shwedagon Pagoda, Myanmar

The Shwedagon Pagoda is a stunning golden Buddhist stupa that dominates the skyline of Yangon. Believed to be over 2,500 years old, it is one of the most sacred sites in Myanmar.

4. Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Japan

Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, famous for its top two floors covered entirely in gold leaf. The temple's stunning reflection in the surrounding pond, set against a backdrop of lush gardens and trees, creates a serene and picturesque scene.

5. Prambanan Temple, Indonesia

Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the 9th century, the temple is dedicated to the Trimurti: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.