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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.
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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's eminent king Taksin which
is a delight to watch. The Royal Barges Museum
that has a fantastic collection of boats, the
outstanding one being the king's personal barge
-The Golden Swan is definitely a pull in Thonburi.
Buddhist stupas area centre of attraction at
Ayuthaya, a city that lies to the north of
Bangkok. The oldest and largest temple here is the
Wat Phra Si Sanphet, another famous temple is Wat
No Phra Meru that has a green stone Buddha statue
inside. The Ayuthaya and the Chantharakasen are
the two significant national museums. The Lopburi
and the Kanchanaburi town in the Central Thailand
region is a host to a lot many tourists every
year.
In the Southeastern Thailand region is situated
the Ko Chang National Park that is crammed by
people due to the various activities like elephant
riding, diving, snorkeling etc. and also to enjoy
the wildlife in this area. The Rayong Province has
a set of exotic beaches along with the Khao
Chamao-Khao Wong National Park that has striking
limestone mountains, caves, cliffs and waterfalls
including impressive wildlife. Pattaya is another
eventful beach spot located 150 kilometers away
from Bangkok.
The Northern Thailand is bedecked by the Lamphun
Province that has numerous historical temples, Doi
Khun Tan National Park, the Lampang Province that
grounds the Wat Phra That Lampang Luang temple
which is considered to be one of the most
beautiful temples in Thailand and there is also
the famous Thai Elephant Conservation Center which
provides acre for sick elephants, animal shows and
tourist exhibits from time to time. The Sukhothai
Province is important for its Ramkhamhaeng
National Park.
The Isan Region of Northeastern Thailand has the
renowned Khao Yai National Park, which is a home
for innumerable wild animals and the Phanom Rung
Historical Park.
Few places at the Thailand's Southern Coasts like
Phetchaburi city, the Southern Gulf Region (known
for marine life and water sports) and the Andaman
Coast are everlastingly meant for vacationing in
Thailand.
About the Author
Mansi gupta writes about
thailand travel topics. |
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