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Bangkok, capital of Thailand for more
than 200 years is vibrant and dynamic. Visitors are not disappointed as
this is a city which offers a gold mine of unmatched sights and
experiences of indigenous culture, chaotic and hubbubs of the street
scene, the traditional festivities, the varieties of food openly displayed
and the music and the dances; all these scenes juxtapose with modern
boutiques and stores selling local and famous branded goods. Among the
sights are :-
The
Grand Palace and
The Temple of the Emerald Buddha
These rank as the must-see attractions. The Grand Palace
embodies the finest and colourful example of unique Thai
architecture and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha or the
Royal Chapel is regarded as the most sacred in the whole
Kingdom.
Taling Chan
Floating Market The Thai lifestyle of buying and
selling is shown most colorfully.
Chatuchak
Weekend Market Very popular among visitors, a Thai
style market where everything can be bought at cheap prices and in
terrific dins.
Wat Arun - The Temple of The Dawn The
Prang (tower) of this temple by the Chao Phraya River is covered
with porcelain. Its perfect form is very well known as it symbolises
Thailand/Bangkok in posters and guidebooks.
Wat Benchama Bophit - Marble
Temple The temple is well known for its architectural
form and for the perfect golden Buddha image inside.
The National
Museum One of the largest museums in Southeast
Asia, it houses artifacts, sculptures form Thailand and elsewhere in
Asia.
Vimarn Mek Palace The largest teak
place built by King Chulalongkorn in 1868 in a European style.
Wat Benchama Bophit - Marble
Temple The temple is well known for its architectural
form and for the perfect golden Buddha image inside.
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