Sights Bangkok, Thailand

In Bangkok, there are about 400 temples. It would seem unthinkable number for such a modern and dynamic city. Occupy a special place: fabulous Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Grand Palace complex, the Temple of Dawn and the Temple of the Golden Hill. Tour of Buddhist temples is a real journey into the world of ancient Thailand, and the ringing of bells and monotonous prayers by Buddhist monks finally complete the picture of the eastern flow of life.

Temple of the Golden Buddha
This place is famous for the world's largest statue of the Golden Buddha, sukotayskogo time period. This is a statue of Buddha made of pure gold, the sculpture itself is about 3 meters high and 5,5 tons of weight. Pupils of the eyes of Buddha made of black Thai sapphires, whites of the eyes - of pearls. This monument has an extraordinary history. Thailand anciently known as a country rich in gold and other precious metals. In ancient graves - pagodas were found golden dishes, shoes and clothing, richly adorned with gold, various tools made of gold.
700 years ago, King Ramkamhen decided to keep the rich reserves of gold in the country, to the precious metal is not wasted on the manufacture of items of daily use. Save gold for future generations, it was decided to form large lumps. At the command of the king was made a huge statue of Buddha made of pure gold and set in a temple in Ayyutaye - the old capital of Thailand.
During the war of Thailand with Burma in the 18 century Buddha statue was covered with cement, so that in case of defeat the treasure was not transferred to Burma. And it so happened that either by error of historians, or servants of the temple after his death, claimed the secret with him, she was lost for centuries, and nobody could remember what was hidden under cement shell of the statue. The secret was discovered only recently - only in the early 50-ies of the XX century (according to some data, in 1955, on the other - v1957 year). In the territory adjacent to the church began construction of the factory, and the temple, together with a statue of Buddha, decided to move to Bangkok.
During loading of the statue is one of the rope was too short and the statue crashed to the ground. From it broke a piece of cement and the brilliance of gold struck in the eyes of astonished people. So unexpected was re-opened one of the main relics of the State - a statue of the Golden Buddha. In the temple to save the image of Buddha, is covered with cement, and the same piece of cement, which broke away from the statue during loading.

Reclining Buddha Temple
The largest reclining Buddha statue (46 meters - in length, 15 meters - in width). Sculpture made of plaster (made from a mixture of sea shells, sand and clay) and covered with gold leaf. The pose of the statue symbolizes the transition of the soul of the dying Buddha in a state of nirvana. This posture of the Buddha was called "The posture of a reclining lion."
Of particular interest are the feet of Buddha, covered with mother of pearl and richly decorated with murals, symbolizing the wealth of the earthly world, rejected by the Buddha and remaining at his feet. This temple is considered the first university in Thailand, there are wall paintings, manuscripts and statues tell of warfare, astronomy, geology, archeology, meditation and Thai traditional massage (a school which operates in the temple, and until now).

Temple of Dawn
Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, the temple is famous 79-meter pagoda in Khmer force, decorated with multicolored ceramic tiles and porcelain mosaic. This temple is more like architectural Ayutthaya era rather than later built the Bangkok period, because in the past often used to cover the gold plate. After the fall of Ayutthaya the capital for a short time became the city Tonburi (now a suburb, but in fact - part of Bangkok).

Journey through the channels and cruise on the Chao Phraya River
Those who want to learn klichestvo Bangkok for a minimum of time, can go on the trip by motor boat along the main river of the city - the Chao Phraya River, which was in the old days the only transport "highway" leading to Bangkok, because get into the city was possible only by boat or ship. You will like the picture of the growing modern city of Bangkok and the person of the past centuries: Buddhist temples (among them one of the most beautiful temples in Bangkok - Temple of Dawn), traditional Thai houses along the banks of rivers and canals. In the morning hours (from 7 to 11 am) on the river open a floating market, where there is trade with the boats fruits and Thai souvenirs. You can drop in and located on the river snake farm, where you will see near, as is feeding the snakes, the process of extracting the poison and catching cobras. You can also go to an evening cruise on the Chao Phraya River with a dinner at a restaurant on the boat.

National Museum
A short walk from the Royal Palace, across the square Sanam Luang, is one of the largest and richest museums in the South-East Asia. Halls of the National Museum will introduce you to different eras of history and culture of Thailand. The museum exhibits more than a thousand artifacts from Neolithic to modern Bangkok period. In the great hall of assembly is one of the three precious statues of Buddha - the Buddha Sihing. The complex is a museum, whose construction was also launched in 1782 - the same year that Bangkok was founded, consists of several old, but retained its former beauty bright buildings of Thai architectural design. The famous building of them - Chapel Buddhaysavan (1795).

- Museum Jim Thompson
This famous house, built in Thai style, belonged to Jim Thompson, an American who came to Thailand after the Second World War and was engaged in the production of silk. His name is very well known in Thailand and throughout the world, thanks to the fact that he revived the silk industry of Thailand. His disappearance without a trace in 1967 while walking in the Malaysian jungles remains a mystery and today. Now this building houses the Museum of silk. In addition, there is a permanent exhibition of antiquities, collected by Thompson in South-East Asia. Voluntary guides tell visitors about the museum collection.

Park "World Safari"
Park "World Safari" takes 7 square. km, there you will meet with all the exotic animals of the jungle, living in a park in the open. You will travel by bus around the park, watching the residents in the immediate vicinity. You can also visit the show of dolphins, monkeys, elephants, birds, sea lions, as well as action games show with the original sound and pyrotechnic effects and stunt tricks.

Disneyland "Dream World"
Sunny day in the park «Dream World», memorable for adults and children. Here are just a few attractions that you can participate: Pull from the back of a giant whale, a ride on this roller coaster plunge into the underwater world, a ride on a race car or old car, ride the cable car over the lake, stroll through the house of ghosts, and even see all of the Seven Wonders of the World in miniature in the Garden of Dreams ( «Dream Garden»). Last sights of the park - Snow town - a fascinating world of snow, not like any other in Thailand.

Crocodile Farm and Zoo
You were not in Thailand, if you have not been on the world's largest crocodile farm, which grows about 60 000 crocodiles. You will attend a spectacular show of man's struggle and the crocodile and elephant show - acrobats. Visitors here can ride on elephants and sfotogrovatsya with exotic animals.

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