{"id":7676,"date":"2024-11-18T08:47:22","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T08:47:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/?p=7676"},"modified":"2025-04-23T14:56:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T13:56:52","slug":"6-ways-avoid-temple-fatigue-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/6-ways-avoid-temple-fatigue-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Temple Fatigue in Asia: 6 Top Tips from a Travel Expert"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]Asia is home to some of the most remarkable temples in the world \u2013 from Cambodia<\/a>‘s ancient Angkor to Indonesia<\/a>‘s beguiling Borobudur \u2013 with unparalleled insights into centuries-old ways of life. But let\u2019s be honest: even the most impressive carvings and compelling histories can start to blur together.<\/p>\n

‘Temple fatigue’ is real, especially when you’re travelling with kids. At Experience Travel Group, we design boutique adventures in Asia that help you explore unmissable temples without feeling rushed, bored or burnt out. Here\u2019s how we help you avoid that \u201ctempled out\u201d feeling \u2013 and keep the experience fresh, fun and full of wonder.<\/p>\n

Our Asia travel specialist Holly shares 6 of her top tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Don’t Box-Tick Temples<\/li>\n
  2. View temples from different angles<\/li>\n
  3. Break up your day with fun stops<\/li>\n
  4. Choose the right hotel for downtime<\/li>\n
  5. Get a specialist guide to show you around<\/li>\n
  6. Make temples fun for kids by ‘gamifying’ your tour<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Now let\u2019s unpack each tip:<\/p>\n

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    1. Don\u2019t Try to Box-Tick<\/h3>\n

    Yes, temples are incredible. But that doesn\u2019t mean you need to see every single one. The principle of less is more<\/em> definitely applies here. A few well-chosen temples \u2013 with the help of your travel consultant \u2013 will leave a far stronger impression than racing around trying to squeeze them all in.\"\"<\/a>Dodge the crowds throughout the Angkor Wat complex on an ETG Cambodia holiday<\/a> with more space to wander, more time to wonder.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    2. View temples from different angles<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    You don\u2019t have to explore every temple complex on foot. Try cycling between them (a brilliant way to avoid the crowds at certain temples around Angkor), or catch the golden light at sunrise or sunset. If you’re up for a proper James Bond-esque adventure, it doesn’t get much better than viewing Angkor Wat from the sky in a helicopter! Slot this into your ETG luxury holiday<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Helicopter over Angkor Wat, Cambodia<\/p><\/div>\n

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    3. Break Up Your Day With Fun Stops<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Avoid back-to-back temple visits. Mix things up with quirky local activities between cultural sites. In Saigon, I recommend visiting Notre Dame Cathedral in the morning, then taking a break at one of the city’s ice cream parlours. In Chiang Rai, pair the dazzling White Temple with a boat ride and a cold drink by the river.<\/p>\n

    It keeps the day interesting \u2013 and your energy levels up.<\/p>\n

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    Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai<\/p><\/div>\n

    See this splendid site along with more of the best temples in Thailand during this ETG Slow-Pace Thailand holiday.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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    4. Choose the Right Hotel for Downtime<\/strong><\/p>\n

    After a day exploring, you\u2019ll want to stay somewhere that feels like a sanctuary. I always recommend hotels that offer more than just a comfy bed, but with wonderful ways to unwind \u2013 whether that\u2019s a refreshing pool or a shady spot to sip a G&T.<\/p>\n

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    Phenomenal pool at Jaya House River Park, Siem Reap<\/p><\/div>\n

    Spend 2 nights here during ETG adventure, ‘The Hidden Gems of Cambodia’.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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    5. Get a local historian to guide you<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Ask your travel consultant to arrange a specialist historian for any site or temple of particular interest. For the temples that really interest you, consider asking your consultant to arrange a specialist guide to show you around. A historian’s insights can completely change how you see a place as it really helps to transport you back in time and make your experience particularly memorable.<\/p>\n

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    Galle Fort tour with expert historian, Sri Lanka<\/p><\/div>\n

    Trace the history of the fabled Galle Fort on ETG’s ‘Boutique Sri Lanka’ holiday.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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    6. Make Temples Fun for Kids by ‘Gamifying’ Visits<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Temple visits can quickly feel like a chore if you\u2019ve got grumbling children on your hands. ETG holidays always have a little magic woven in to make sure every member of your crew stays entertained. For example, our team can prepare games like treasure hunts to help kids stay engaged and make the experience more interactive.<\/p>\n

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    Sam’s son Eddie, riding his tuk tuk past Rashtrapati Bhavan, Delhi, India<\/p><\/div>\n

    Experience this yourself on ETG’s ‘Fun Family Adventure in Rajasthan’.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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    Hope you found our twists on temple visiting helpful!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    All of the places mentioned can be visited as part of your personalised holiday to Asia. If you’d like to start planning your next adventure, do call on 020 7924 7133<\/span>\r\n \t. If you\u2019d rather make contact via email, please contact us here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    We\u2019re always happy to help \u2013 no matter what stage of your planning.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    With so many temples to explore, it’s easy to feel “templed out”. Here our Asia travel specialist, Holly, gives 6 top tips on how to avoid this:<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":52,"featured_media":25683,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11,603,1344],"tags":[40,71],"coauthors":[1119],"class_list":["post-7676","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cambodia","category-family-travel","category-the-etg-take-on-travel","tag-temples","tag-tips-and-tricks"],"aioseo_notices":[],"views":4807,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7676","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/52"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7676"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7676\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25683"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7676"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7676"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7676"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=7676"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}