The Top 5 Things To See In Bangkok
The first item on our list is the Wat Phra
Kaew. The Wat Phra Kaew translates into
English as the Temple of the Emerald
Buddha. This temple is believed to be the
most important. It was built in 1784 when
Bangkok became the new capital city of
Thailand. In the central bot or the main
building you can see the Emerald Buddha.
Thai people believe it to be their most
important Buddha even though it is quite
small in stature. Wat Phra Kaew is
surrounded by a wall painted with images
from the Ramakian legend.
The next sight on the list is Wat Arun, the
Temple of the Dawn. The very unique
feature of Wat Arun is its prang. The
prang is decorated in Chinese porcelain
and ceramic tiles. It covers the the upper
portion of the Temple which can be seen
from far away. If you look closely you can
see the little demon statues that hold it
up.
Wat Ratchanatdaram is the third
installment on our top 5 list. This temple
was constructed in 1846 by King Rama lll.
The main attraction of this temple is the
Loha Prasat or Metal Palace. It contains
over 37 spires that point upward from its
upper levels. You will also find the
memorial statue of King Rama lll near by
the royal pavilion area.
Next up we have the Dusit Maha Prasat
throne hall. This was made in 1790. On
the north side of the building you will find
a busabok which is a special throne used
by the king when he was presented in
front of the public. This structure is one of
the best conserved monuments in the
whole country. It is located in the grand
palace.
Last but not least is the Saman Laung.
The Saman Laung is a royal park where
many peaceful demonstrations and
community events are located. If you take
a stroll through this beautiful park then
you may run into a spectacular cultural
event or simply gets some peace of mind.
Bangkok is a peaceful and elegant city.
With its wonderful weather and friendly
locals you will find yourself captivated and
enchanted by this magical place.