9. Thailand (WatPhraKeaw)
The WatPhraKeaw Pronunciation, English: Temple of the Emerald Buddha; full official name WatPhra Si RattanaSatsadaram, is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple (wat) in Thailand. It is a "potent religio-political symbol and the palladium of Thai society". It is located in the historic centre of Bangkok (district PhraNakhon), within the precincts of the Grand Palace.