Fly away to Bangkok, Thailand
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See you again readers!
This time I wanna tell you my journey to Bangkok, Thailand.
Actually, My sister was in Bangkok at that time.
So, I followed my sister to go there by myself.
My flight was a little bit delayed.
It almost one hours I wait in Soekarno Hatta Airport.
After 3-4 hours flight, finally I arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand.
On social networks, Suvarnabhumi is the world's most popular place where instagram photographs were taken in 2012 hahaa..
And it's true! the airport itself is so beautiful and wide haha!
Okay, let's start the journey.
I stayed at Muangphol mansion, near the MBK.
The MBK Center is popular with tourists, although the majority of
shoppers are Bangkok residents. Many stores selling authentic
merchandise are also available. MBK Center is connected to the Siam
Discovery and Siam Paragon shopping mall by elevated walkways, both of
which are more upscale and have only authentic goods.
Okay then, Let's start our journey.
My first stop is Victory Monument.
It is a large military monument in Bangkok, Thailand. The monument is located in Ratchathewi District, northeast of central Bangkok.
2. Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of Emerald Buddha)
Built within the grounds of the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew or 'The
Temple of the Emerald Buddha' is the most important and most visited
temple in Bangkok. One of the most significant features of Wat Phra Kaew
is the Emerald Buddha, carved into a 66 cm tall block of Jade. This
highly revered icon was first discovered in 1464 in Chiang Rai when the
Wat sheltering it was struck by lightning. It was taken to Laos before
coming back to Chiang Mai and finally making a permanent home in Bangkok
where you can admire it today.The temple is only open until 3 pm and the entrance costs at least 400
baht. A strict dress code applies: no short pants and no sleeveless
shirts.
3. Wat Benjamabhopit (Wat Benja)
Wat Benjamabhopit, most commonly called Wat Benja was built in by King
Rama V in 1900 and is renowned for more than one reasons. Nickednamed
'The Marble Temple' for all the external walls of the main temple are
covered with marble imported from Italy, but also for being the temple
embossed on the back of 5 baht coins! Located near the many governement
offices and palaces, this wat is highly revered and is often visited by
high ranked officials.
4. Wat Pathum Wanaram
It is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It is located in the district Pathum Wan, between the two shopping malls Siam Paragon and CentralWorld, and across the street of Siam Square.
5. Wat Suthat
Wat Suthat is perhaps more famous for the Giant Swing than its
impressive interior architecture, which is a must-see after the
splendour of nearby Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew. The cloistered
courtyard, surrounding the main chapel, boasts 156 Buddha images along
the outer walls and four entry gates individually hand-carved with
intricate details.
6. Wat Pho
Wat Pho (the Temple of the Reclining Buddha), or Wat Phra Chetuphon, is
located behind the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and a must-do for any
first-time visitor in Bangkok. It's one of the largest temple complexes
in the city and famed for its giant reclining Buddha that measures 46
metres long and is covered in gold leaf. It’s an easy ten minute walk
between here and the Grand Palace, and we recommend coming to Wat Pho
second, because even though the golden Buddha here is just as popular
many people don’t take the time to wander around the rest of the complex
so the experience tends to be far more relaxing. This is also a great
place to get a traditional Thai massage. Wat Pho is often considered the
leading school of massage in Thailand, so you really are in good hands
here. Since December 2012, entrance to the temple costs 100 baht and you
can visit any time between 08:00 and 17:00.
7. Wat Arun
This is the last place I visited.
Wat Arun, locally known as Wat Chaeng, is situated on the west
(Thonburi) bank of the Chao Phraya River. It is easily one of the most
stunning temples in Bangkok, not only because of its riverside location,
but also because the design is very different to the other temples you
can visit in Bangkok. Wat Arun (or temple of the dawn) is partly made up
of colourfully decorated spires and stands majestically over the water.
Wat Arun is almost directly opposite Wat Pho, so it is very
easy to get to. From Sapphan Taksin boat pier you can take a river boat
that stops at pier 8. From here a small shuttle boat takes you from one
side of the river to the other for only 3 baht. Entry to the temple is
100 baht. The temple is open daily from 08:30 to 17:30.
Oh well done, We are very tired and hungry hahaha..
So, don't forget to try Tom Yum!
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