Tel: 222-0933 This large and extensive temple neighbors the
Grand Palace enclave on Thai Wang Road and contains a gigantic
gold plated Reclining Buddha some 46 meters long and 15 meters
high with inlaid mother of pearl soles. The temple is also
regarded as the first center of public education and is
sometimes called Thailand's first university.
It is open to the public daily from 9.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. Admission
fee is 20 Baht.
Located on Mahachai Road, the temple was built in the reign of King Rama
III in 1846. Loha Prasat, the temple's main attraction, standing 36
meters high with 37 surrounding spires, is the only one of its kind left
in the world. Next to the temple is the area for welcoming an important
foreign guest and a memorial, statue of King Rama III.
Located on Thon Buri side (or the west bank of the chao Phraya
River), the temple can be reached either by Arun Amarin
Road or by boat from Tha Tien Pier, near Wat Pho. The most
attractive structure in this temple is the 79-metre-high pagoda
or "Phra Prang", which is decorated with ceramic tiles and
fragments of multi-cikiyred oircekaub. Wat Arun was
restored during the brief Thonburi period to be the Royal Chapel
of King Taksin. It is called the "Temple of the Dawn", and
the most beautiful view of it is from the east side of the river
at sunset.
Tel:
222-6011, 222-8004 This old temple was built in the reign of
King Rama I. It is located on Na Phrathat Road near
Thammasat University. The temple houses Mahachulalongkorn
Buddhist University, one of the two highest seats of
Buddhist learning in Thailand and also offers meditation
classes for foreigners. The temple complex is open daily
from 9.00 a.m.- 5.00 p.m.
This temple is located on Phra Sumen Road
in the Bang Lamphu area. Built in 1829, it is the shrine-hall of Phra
Phutthachinnasi, a very beautiful Buddha image which was moulded in
about 1357. Wat Bowon Niwet is one of the most important temples of
Bangkok, whose one-time chief abbot was King Rama IV before he ascended
the throne. Other Chakn kings who had resided here during their monk
hood include King Rama IV and King Rama VII, as well as His Majesty King
Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Yaowarat covers a large
area between Charoenkurng Road (New Road) and Yaowarat Road.
Charoenkrung was named as Prosperous City and is the first
pave road of Thailand so it is translated in to English as
"New Road".
In the old days, here is large numbers of opium dens,
brothels (which hung green lanterns outside, giving it the
name of the Green Light district), pawnshops and a fondness
for gambling. Todate, as the main commercial road, it is
renowned as a large billboard of the gold shops. Thai people
come here to buy pieces of gold. In addition, pawnshops,
mini-hotels, watch shops, dried-fruit market, noodle stalls
are mostly found here.
Market here is aways lively. If you have a chance to visit
Bangkok and would like to touch the Chinese life-style in
Thailand, Yaowarat is a perfect place to walk and take a
sight seeing tour. People in Yaowaraj is Chinese-speaking
and know very little English
Located on Mahachai Road, the temple was built
in the reign of King Rama III with a mixture of
Chinese architectural styles. Sunthon Phu, one
of Thailand's greatest poets, had resided in
this temple during his monk hood from 1840-1842.
His residence is now open to the public.
This shed, where several royal barges are displayed, is
located near Phra Pin Klao Bridge on Thon Buri side. The
barges were used on royal occasions and formerly served as
war vessels. The most beautiful barge is “Suphannahong” used
by the king only when he made his royal river procession for
the Kathin Ceremony, a Buddhist tradition of offering robes
to monks, usually during October or November.The unique design and decorative details of each barge should be
of great interest to all visitors.The shed is open everyday from 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Admission
fee is 30 Baht.
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