Visit the World’s Most Beautiful Temples on your Family Vacation

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Visit the World’s Most Beautiful Temples on your Family Vacation

Combining a bit of imagination and choosing the right family vacation destination can sweep your family away to the world of magnificent temples from around the world that bring you back in time.

Temples and shrines are the world’s staple religious icon. They have brought regions, countries and tribes together for centuries to share in the beauty – and sometimes horror – that religious beliefs can bring a mass population. Share these wondrous gems with your entire family when your travel deals bring you to places around the world.

Here is a sampling of just a few of some of the most beautiful shrines and temples; ones that radiate intrigue for kids of all ages.

  1. Borobudur (Java, Indonesia) – This 1,200-year old Mayayan Buddhist shrine has a pilgrimage of 2 miles through the massive interior to the top. Traveling to this temple will cut you off from the rest of the world as you pass by statues and carvings dedicated to the gods.
  2. Itsukushima Shrine (Itsukushima, Japan) – This shrine rests on the island of Itsukushima, which is sacred to the Japanese god of seas and storms. The torii (gate) is considered one of the three great sights of Japan and at high tide seems to float on water.
  3. Tigers Nest Monastery (Bhutan) – This temple is hard to get to; access into Bhutan is heavily guarded against massive amounts of tourists. However, once inside this cliff-side masterpiece offers a breathtaking view to anyone who can master the two-hour climb.
  4. Wat Rong Khun (Chiang Rai, Thailand) – If you are looking to be impressed by a more modern-looking temple, Wat Rong Khun is your match. The Buddhist and Hindu temple was only designed in 1997 encompassing stylistic features of white stone and glass which symbolizes the purity of Lord Buddha.
  5. Prambanan (Java, Indonesia) – This 130-foot tall 9th-century masterpiece leaves visitors spellbound by its enchanting history and collection of statues. The Hindu universe is sketched in detail as is the stories surrounding the birth of this magnificent temple.