Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and the most densely populated city in the country. More than 15 million people live here. Despite the absence of sea and beaches, this city attracts a large number of travelers from all over the world.
Going to the capital of the Country of Elephants and Smiles, many tourists wonder what can be seen in Bangkok.
Things to do in Bangkok
Royal Palace in Bangkok
The palace is an architectural monument, consisting of several buildings. Its construction began in 1782 by King Rama the First. The Palace Square is 218 thousand square meters. It is surrounded on all sides by walls, the total length of which is 2 kilometers. On the territory of the Palace are:
- royal residence with throne rooms;
- government offices;
- temples;
- royal library.
Bangkok: Wat Arun Temple
The temple of the morning dawn in Bangkok is located opposite the temple of the Reclining Buddha. The height of the temple is 88 meters.
In the spring and summer, when there are a lot of tourists, in the evenings (at 19.00, 20.00, 21.30) there are light shows with Thai music.
It is more convenient and cheaper to get to it through the river crossing.
Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok
The temple is located in the Great Royal Palace on the island of Rattanakosin. Its walls are painted with episodes from the life of the Buddha himself.
Inside the temple you can see the statue of Buda in a traditional sitting position with crossed legs. Dimensions of the statue are small: only 66 cm in height and 48 cm in length, including the pedestal. It is made of green jadeite.
In the temple there is a tradition: twice a year (in summer and in winter) the statue is disguised at the appropriate time of the year.
Bangkok: Monastery of Wat Pho
The Temple of the Reclining Buddha in Bangkok was built in the 12th century. In 1782, according to the decree of King Rama the First, a 41-meter stupa was built. Subsequently, each of the rulers was building a new stupa.
The temple is located on the territory of the Royal Palace. The statue of the same name, covered with golden sand, is 15 meters high and 46 meters long. Along the statue there are 108 vessels. According to the legend, it is necessary to make a wish and to throw a coin into the vessel. Then it will necessarily be fulfilled.
The temple is also the keeper of ancient stone plates, on which recipes for the treatment of various diseases and massage methods are written.
In this oldest temple in Bangkok, a famous Thai massage was born.
Temple of the Golden Buddha in Bangkok
The Wat Tra Mith Temple is located near Bangkok Central Station. Its main shrine is a Buddha statue - cast from pure gold. The height of the statue is 3 meters, and the weight is more than 5 tons.
Marble Temple in Bangkok
The temple is one of the most beautiful in the territory of Bangkok. It was built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. For its construction from Italy, it was delivered expensive white Carrara marble, which is paved all around - columns, yard, stones.
Not far from the temple there is a covered gallery with 50 Buddha statues. In the main hall of the temple to this day is preserved the ashes of King Rama Fifth.
Bangkok: Wat Sucket Temple
The temple was erected on an artificially created mountain. The diameter of the mountain is 500 meters. And to the top of the temple you will be led by 318 spiral steps. Throughout the perimeter of the church little bell hangs, into which anyone can call for the health of relatives.
In the first week of November, a temple fair is held here, when pagodas illuminate bright lanterns, colorful processions and national Thai dances take place.
The entrance to the temple is free. But at the entrance there is an urn for donations. So anyone can leave any number of coins in it: it is accepted that the contribution should be at least 20 baht (one dollar).
Bangkok is rightfully the cultural center of Thailand due to the fact that a large number of temples and monasteries are concentrated here. Pilgrims from all over the world are eager to see with their own eyes all the greatness and power of the Buddha statue. Everything, that is necessary for a trip - the passport and the visa to Thailand .