Sunday, 13 September 2015
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| Shrine in Bangkok |
Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia which became the only country that was never colonized. Thailand region is divided into five parts ie north, south, east central, northeast, and south. Bangkok is a very important city in the middle of Thailand, also becomes capital city of Thailand. The majority of Thailand's population adheres to Buddhism because of the influence of the history that developed in Thailand. Royal culture in Thailand is strongly influenced by the culture of China and India. The empires that once ruled Thailand until 1932 are Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, Thonburi, and Rattanakosin. History that developed in Thailand make has an impressive culture and interesting buildings to visit. As the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok has complete facilities which will give comfort to the visitors. Thus, Bangkok is a decent place that can be used as a tourist destination to feel the result of the development of Buddhism in Thailand directly. Beneath, there are five impressing places in Bangkok, Thailand.
Wat Phra Keaw
Wat Phra Kaew is the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand the which is located in downtown of Bangkok, district of Phra Nakhon. Construction of the temple of Wat Phra Kaew took place in 1785, along with the transfer of the capital from Thonburi to Bangkok. The Wat Phra Kaew is consist of holy building, pagodas, and statues. Ticket admission into the Wat Phra Kaew is 500 baht. Wat Phra Kaew is located in Na Phra Lan Road, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand.
Wat Po
Wat Pho is situated in 2 Sanamchai Road, Grand Palace sub-district, Pranakorn district, Bangkok, Thailand. Official name of the Wat Po is Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklaram Rajaworamahavihara. In the Wat Pho, there is a biggest reclining Buddha. Ticket entry into the Wat Pho is at the cost of 50 bhat. Wat Pho is one of the wats in Bangkok Reviews largest with an area of 80,000 square meters. The Wat Pho is a home of more than Thousands of Buddha images.
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| Reclining Buddha in the Wat Po |
Wat Arun
Wat Arun is known as the temple of the dawn because has the best view at dawn. Nevertheless, it also has beautiful view in sunset. Ticket entry into the Wat Arun is at cost of 50 bhat. The landscape of Wat Arun is dominated by white pearl color, its decoration made by piece of ceramics and shells. The Wat Arun is located on the west (Thonburi) bank of the Chao Phraya river, is located in Bangkok Yai district, Bangkok, Thailand.
Vimanmek Royal Mansion
Vimanmek Royal Mansion is the world's largest building made entirely of golden teak. In the past, the existence of Vimanmek Royal Mansion was ever used as a royal palace and as a storage place of the Bureau of the Royal household. Now, mostly building in the Vimanmek is used as museum which has ancient things such as clock, cloth, royal carriages, and the King Bhumibol's photography. Visitors to the palace should be aware appropriate dress (shorts, ripped jeans, or t-shirts are not allowed). Visitors are required to pass through a scanner, the luggage has to be left in lockers, and shoes must be removed. Ticket admission into the buildings of the Vimanmek is 100 bhat. The Vimanmek is open from 8:30 am to 4.30 pm.
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| Wat Traimit |
Wat Tamit
Wat Traimit have been built in 1238 until 1438 which is situated in 661 Chaoren Krug Road, Talad Noi, Samphantawong, Bangkok, Thailand. Location of the Wat Traimit is very close to Hua Lamphong station so it is very easy to reach this location. In the Wat Traimit, there is a temple golden Buddha, the Buddha statue looks shiny and magnificent. Gold Buddha statue located in the Wat Traimit is the world's largest solid gold statue of pure gold, weighing 5.5 tons and height of the statue is 3 meters. Visitors who enter the Wat Traimit up to the fourth floor charged entrance cost at 40 baht for each person. Besides visited by many visitors to see the grandeur of the temple as a tourist spot, the Wat Traimit is also used as a place of worship Buddhists as where the primary function of the shrine. The place is also very close to Chinatown where there are food vendors distinctive taste of Thailand. This temple was opened for visitors starting at 9 am to 5 pm. Visitors should wear clothing that is appropriate during a visit to Wat Traimit.
