What you need to know about - thailand travel
Thailand is one of those destinations, which is forever teeming
with tourists. The country holds an exclusive position in the
hearts of all vacationers for the place has much more to offer
than anyone can expect. Thailand lies in the South East Asia
region and can be taken to be the land of Buddha. Almost all the
Buddha devotees desire to visit this country once in their
lifetime. This is due to the fact that Thailand has some of the
unique and exquisite Buddha temples where perfect tranquility
prevails.
A Concise Review of a Seemingly Interminable Place
The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is worth visiting spot. This
sacred temple has Buddha statue that is 65 centimeter elevated
and is entirely made of jasper quartz or jade. While the jade
goes back to 15th century, the murals on the walls of the
compound can be traced back to 18th century. The visitors can
take a look at The Royal Thai Decorations and the Coin Pavilion.
All in all the sanctity of the temple speaks through itself and
the ambiance is enough to enchant the visitors.
Along with Temple of Emerald Buddha, several other grand Buddha
temples can be seen once you move into the city of Bangkok.
Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand has proved its worth
across the globe. This metropolis has everything to offer to its
visitors. From wonderful museums to thrilling nightlife, Bangkok
has it all. The bustling city owns the largest South East Asian
museum called The National Museum. National Museum has a
gathering of various things like Thai art from old to
contemporary, musical instruments, weapons, woodcarving,
ceramics, clothing and sacred Buddha images.
Visitors that come to Bangkok never miss the opportunity to
encounter Vinmanmek Teak Mansion that is supposed to be the
largest teak building in the world. The Royal Elephant Museum
and Dusuit Zoo are perfect places to have some learning with
fun. The Wat Pho temple near the temple of Emerald Buddha in
Bangkok is perhaps the oldest and the largest of all Buddha
temples there. The Wat Pho temple is known for its 46 meter long
statue of reclining Buddha and the largest collection of Buddhas
in the country. A refreshing massage therapy is done at this
place that too attracts a lot of people.
Finally when it comes to shopping, Bangkok has it all. There are
ample of markets here that will serve you with all the things of
your necessity. The Chatuchak Market or The Weekend Market (that
is open on Saturdays and sundaes only), the Pak Khlong market
and markets in Chinatown and Phahurat district are particularly
quite famous.
The Thonburi region resting on the west bank of river Thonburi
has always gathered attention due to different reasons. The
Taksin Monument that has a statue of Thailand