12 Temples to visit in Southeast Asia

This travel video showcases the top 12 temples worth visiting in Southeast Asia including Buddhist temples, Taoist temples and Hindu temples just to name a few. Whether you're visiting Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar (Burma), Singapore or Brunei you'll see some magnificent temples. The following is a list of the best 12 temples we highly recommend you visit in SE Asia while traveling:
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1) Angkor Wat Temple
Angkor Wat temple is located in Siem Reap, Cambodia and is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu God Vishnu built by a Cambodian King who helped unify the country and to also spread the Khmer influence across Southeast Asia.
2) Wat Arun Temple
Wat Arun temple is located in Bangkok, Thailand. This is the Temple of Dawn located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya river.
3) Banteay Srei Temple
Banteay Srei is located in Siem Reap, Cambodia. This happens to be a Hindu temple and it is dedicated to the God Shiva. Most of the temples of Angkor were commissioned by powerful Kings but this temple in particular was not. It was commissioned by a Brahman, which makes it quite unique. There are many temples to choose from but this one in particular Banteay Srei is considered to be the crown jewel of Angkorian art because it has some of the most exquisite and intricate carvings.
4) Kek Lok Si Temple
Kek Lok Si is located in Air Itam (George Town) Penang, Malaysia.
Kek Lok Si temple, also known as the Temple of Supreme Bliss, is the biggest Buddhist temple in all of Southeast Asia. The temple complex combines Mahayana Buddhism and Chinese rituals.
For anyone who would like to come you can take the bus 201, 203 and 204 from the Komplex Komptar - basically the main mall from George Town and it is about a 40 minute ride to here.
5) Batu Caves Temple
The Batu Caves are located 13 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As an important Hindu shrine the Batu Caves takes its name from the Batu River and is dedicated to Lord Murugan. To get to the top you'll have to climb two hundred and seventy two steps. You'll notice lots of macaques or little monkeys.
6) Preah Khan Temple
Preah Khan is located in Siem Reap Province, Cambodia as part of the Temples of Angkor. The temple means 'sacred sword' and this temple is believed to have been a University that housed over a 1000 teachers. It has that kind of eerie feeling to it similar to Ta Prohm but without all of the crowds. You can be walking through and you feel like you're going through a maze.
7) Golden Mount Temple
Golden Mount Temple is located in Bangkok, Thailand. You can find yourself having some of the best views of Bangkok from up here. It is normally not crowded; however, on a special Buddhist holiday it is packed with people - especially local Thais.
8) Doi Suthep Temple
Doi Suthep Temple is located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Located on top of a mountain it is best reached by taking a red songthaew where you can have the best view of Chiang Mai on a clear day.
9) Angkor Thom Temple (Bayon)
Bayon, also known as Angkor Thom Temple is located in Siem Reap, Cambodia an is part of the Temples of Angkor. The most fascinating thing about Bayon are the cold faces that have a hint of a smile.
10) Cave Pagoda Temple
Cave Pagoda is located in Vietnam along the Mekong Delta nearby the Vietnamese - Cambodian border in the far south near Chao Doc.
11) Ta Prohm Temple
Ta Prohm Temple is located in Siem Reap, Cambodia in the Angkor region. Ta Prohm is a Buddhist temple where the jungle just dominates the architecture. Indiana Jones would feel right at home here at this temple.
12) Temples to visit in Southeast Asia Transcript Playlist:
This is part of our Travel in Southeast Asia series. We're making a series of videos showcasing Asian culture, Asian arts, Asian foods, Asian religion and Asia people.
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All photos and video taken by Samuel Jeffery (Nomadic Samuel) and Audrey Bergner (That Backpacker).

[@SandeepKumar-xh5bq]

Very nice description. Make a series on temples of southeast Asia. Each video of 10-12 minuets. Cut this video in small parts.

[@NomadicSamuelTravelChannel]

Thanks for the idea!

[@didierroux1547]

number 10 is Chua Hang or Cave Pagoda

[@nightsky2160]

This is by far the best travel channel on KZbin and a great way to learn English! Thank you very much Samuel and Audry! You are the best! I can't wait to see a video about Japan or mainland China!

[@jazzinthefield]

all the grass is dead or brown there ! it looks so different, it was so green when i visited.. sam and audrey i really love ur travel videos, i love your explanation of the places you visit - best travel youtube videos on the web ! good luck for your graduation - I'm assuming you'll be finished your studies soon - oh and merry christmas

[@NomadicSamuelTravelChannel]

Jasmine Doak thank you very much! We're so excited to be done in 4 months. We'll hit the road immediately afterwards :)

[@didierroux1547]

It's pity you don't included Wat Phou Pre-angorran Temple (South Laos) Borobodure & prambanan Java island Indenesia ........

[@anonymousprivate116]

And for those in America that want to practice I would recommend Gyobutsuji Zen Monastery with Shoryu Bradley :)

[@andy_gie]

You forgot Indonesia, we have some beautiful Hinduism and Bhudism temples such as Borobudur, Prambanan, etc...

[@NomadicSamuelTravelChannel]

+Andi Dyca Thanks! We hope to cover a lot of Indonesia the next time we're in SE Asia :)

[@dngarissan5378]

Check Indonesia

[@NomadicSamuelTravelChannel]

Some great ones in Indonesia.

[@harryrinaldi2812]

Tamils when they see Angkor Wat : Built by Tamil kings. Proud Tamilan😂

[@NomadicSamuelTravelChannel]

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