The World’s Sacred Places

Sacred Places

Discover a curated guide to significant sacred places, pilgrimage traditions, architecture, documented history and practical visitor information across cultures and faith traditions.

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Kham Chanod

Kham Chanod, Ban Dung, Udon Thani, Thailand

A nationally famous sacred forest and pilgrimage landscape in Udon Thani associated with Naga traditions and popular blessing practices.

Kham Chanod forest and Naga tradition

Phu Phrabat Historical Park

Ban Phue, Udon Thani, Thailand Buddhism

A UNESCO-listed sacred landscape where Dvaravati communities transformed natural rock formations into a Buddhist religious centre.