"city of angels" Top Ten Tourist Attractions in Bangkok
Bangkok covers an area of 65,438+0,568 square kilometers. At present, the urban population is about 7 million. The Chao Phraya River runs through the whole city of Bangkok, bringing prosperity and prosperity to Bangkok, and is known as "Venice of the East". Today, Bangkok is not only a geographical center, but also an important tourist base. This oriental city with both ancient flavor and modern amorous feelings is a place full of admiration and beauty.
In Bangkok, any desire to enjoy will be satisfied, from shopping spree to enjoying food, all of which show the elegance of the second largest city in Southeast Asia. In addition to Thai food, which is one of the most wonderful cuisines in the world, it also provides cuisines from all over the world. Whether it's a banquet, a yacht restaurant on the river or a small restaurant, master chef provides the most luxurious dining enjoyment. Bangkok is also one of the best shopping paradise in the world. Reasonable price and excellent quality, whether domestic or imported, are exciting. Exquisite handicrafts are the goods you must buy. The world-famous Tess, ceramics, wood carvings, lacquerware, precious stones and jewels are all the reasons that attract many people to Thailand.
Bangkok is the seat of Buddhism and kings, and there are magnificent temples everywhere. This is the place with the most Buddhist temples in the world. More than 400 Buddhist temples, such as Jade Buddha Temple, Reclining Buddha Temple and Golden Buddha Temple, with about 92% Buddhist believers, have given Bangkok a rare piety and sacredness in its prosperity. Modern skyscrapers, the noise of cars, the sound of cigarettes and the long bells in temples have merged into a unique landscape of this city. The most attractive charm of Bangkok is its persistence and devotion to tradition, which has shed the gorgeous coat of 2 1 century.
1. Grand Palace and Jade Buddha Temple
Grand Palace, built in 1728, is a landmark of Bangkok. This complex covers an area of about one square mile and is beautifully carved. Jade Buddha Temple is a royal temple in the palace. The jade Buddha enshrined in the temple is the most solemn Buddha statue in Thailand and is known as the national treasure of Thailand. Visitors must dress neatly when entering the site. Sleeveless clothes are not allowed, and ladies' skirts should be above the knee. The fare is 350.
2. Li Ming Temple (Wang Zheng Temple) Along Temple
Located on the west bank of Chao Phraya River, Liming Temple is famous for its 79-meter-high spectacular pagoda. Liming Temple was once the imperial palace in the period of King Taksin, and it was accessible by land and water. If you want to take it, you can take it on Arun Amrin Road, or cross the river from Tha Tieh Pier near the reclining Buddha Temple to experience the pleasure of taking a boat tour.
3. Four-faced Buddha Four-faced Buddha
The Four-faced Buddha, located next to the Grand Hyatt Four-faced Buddha in Bangkok, is one of the most famous shrines in Thailand and a Brahmin Buddha. Legend has it that this Buddha is very effective and will bless those who come to worship. Therefore, many believers come to make wishes and realize their wishes, not only from all over the country, but even some people come from abroad not far from Wan Li, which is also a place where many stars from Taiwan Province Province and Hongkong often come to worship.
4. Bordet Ji (Sleeping Buddha Temple) Sleeping Buddha Temple
The largest and oldest Buddhist temple in Thailand, built in 1832, contains a reclining Buddha and a golden Buddha. The Buddha's body is 46 meters long and 1.5 meters high. The soles of the feet are inlaid with mother-of-pearl and magnificent. "Sleeping Buddha Temple" is also the research center of Thai herbs and thai massage. There is a traditional medical college and massage room behind the temple, where visitors can enjoy the pure thai massage service.
5. Temple & Watt, the city of China, pruned it&; Chinatown
China City is located in Yaowarat Road and Charoen Kung Road, where shops are all over the North and South grocery stores. On Traimit Road at the end of Yaohuali Road, there is a solemn Buddhist temple called Demi Temple or Golden Buddha Temple, all made of pure gold, 3 meters high and weighing 500 kilograms. It is said that it is the largest existing golden Buddha statue in the world.
6. Jim Thompson Museum, Thompson Tess Museum, Jintang
Mr. Thompson is one of the founders of the early Oriental Culture Hotel in Bangkok. This American, who loves Thai culture deeply, devoted all his energy to the development of Tess's industry in his later years. This Tess Museum, the former residence of Mr. Thompson, is a typical Thai residence. The museum displays Thompson's collection during his lifetime, including works of art from all over Asia, such as blue and white porcelain and painted pottery from China, Cambodian stone carvings, Myanmar wood carvings and many other amazing antique objects.
7. SeaWorld Siam
Sea World, located on floors B 1 and B2 of Siam Palace in Bangkok, is the largest aquarium in Southeast Asia. There are more than 30,000 species of marine life on display in the museum, including seals, blue octopus, saw rays, rays, Ye Hailong, giant spider crabs and so on. Visitors can also take part in some activities, such as watching fish on a glass boat, diving with sharks and feeding them.
8. Kaoshan by the mountain road
Jiushan Road in Bangkok is a gathering place for backpackers. Speaking of the mountain road, everyone in the local area knows it. For typical backpackers from all over the world, not having been to Jiushan Road is like not having been to Thailand. Kau Shan Road is a street less than 400 meters, but it exudes different charm from other streets in Bangkok. The left and right streets here are the main arteries, filled with all kinds of tourist souvenirs. A short street is the base camp for backpackers and the best office for travelers. There are not only dozens of hotels here, but also cheap hotels, restaurants, internet service stations, pharmacies, photo processing shops, ATMs and so on. It can be described as a small sparrow with complete internal organs.
9. weekend market Chatuckak weekend market
The biggest weekend market in Asia is Chatuckak weekend market in the north of downtown Bangkok. In the early years, this was an area where local residents were quite concentrated. Because the average income of residents in this area is low, they don't reject second-hand goods, so there is a famous brand second-hand market, which has gradually developed into a weekend market, where you can have whatever you want. At present, goods are mainly new, but second-hand goods only account for a small part. "We call it' jj market', which is very big. It is always crowded every weekend. Because many young people in Bangkok have set up stalls to sell some interesting things here in recent years, it has gradually become a place for young people to go shopping. You can really find many great goods in it, such as some handicrafts, second-hand books and even tableware. However, because it is too big, it is best to take a map of the area at the door before going in. " The lovely Boo who just graduated from London University and returned to Bangkok said.
10. Royal Barge National Museum, Royal Ship Museum
Royal boats are a beautiful scenery in Thailand, that is to say, royal boats are exclusively used by the royal family. In order to preserve these historical relics, Thailand has specially set up the Royal Boat Museum, which collects royal boats of past dynasties.
The Royal Ship Museum is located near the Chao Phraya River. This is a museum that reflects the history and culture of Thailand. The royal ships in the museum are luxuriantly decorated, unique in design and exquisite in craftsmanship. These royal ships were once used for military purposes, but now they are only used for royal and official occasions. The most beautiful and famous dragon boat in the museum is Suphannahong, which belongs to the king. In addition, there are several other royal ships. On every royal ship, there are portraits that decorate the bow. These portraits come from Thai mythology, including Goruda, Naga and Narayana. These portraits play an important role in Thai mythology. They are unique and can never be found in other parts of the world.