Most tourists skip Wat Suthat for the more famous temples, but it houses some of Bangkok's most impressive Buddhist murals and the iconic Giant Swing sits right outside. Entry is 20 baht and it's rarely crowded.

The temple walls feature intricate 19th-century paintings depicting Buddhist stories — Incredibly detailed and well-preserved. Unlike the Grand Palace, you can actually sit and study them without being rushed along by tour groups. The main hall has massive bronze Buddha statues that are genuinely awe-inspiring.

Best time is 8-9 AM when monks are finishing morning prayers and the light streams through perfectly. 10-minute walk from Sanam Chai MRT. Cover shoulders and knees.