Welcome to Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok Attraction
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Bangkok, Thailand Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand
General InformationBangkok is one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities. Created as the Thai capital in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty, Bangkok is a national treasure house and Thailand’s spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic centre.
Bangkok exceeds 1,500 square kilometres in area and is home to one-tenth of the country's population. Major tourist attractions include glittering Buddhist temples, palaces, timeless “Venice of the East” canal and river scenes, classical dance extravaganzas, and numerous shopping centres.
Temples and Buildings of Cultural
- The Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaeo
(The Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
The splendid Grand Palace enclosure is home to many ornatetemples and buildings with a variety of architectural styles.Gold leaf, reflective tiling and Buddha images are to be seeneverywhere.
The magnificent Wat Phra Kaeo, a treasure trove of Thai arts and home to the Emerald Buddha, Thailand’s most revered Buddha image, is at the heart of the complex, but thereis much else of interest to be seen in the Grand Palace compound, such as the Royal Thai Decorations and Coin Pavil-ion, where a permanent exhibition of royal regalia, decorations,medals and coins dating back to the early 11th century is ondisplay.
- Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall
Located on Ratchadamnoen Nok Avenue, this beautiful Throne Hall was built in the reign of King Rama V using marble for construction in the Italian Renaissance architectural style. The ceiling of the dome is highlighted by exquisite fresco paintingsof important royal functions during the reigns of King Rama Iup to King Rama VI of the Royal House of Chakri.
- Vimanmek Mansion
This is the largest golden teakwood building in the world, built in 1901 by King Chulalongkorn the Great (Rama V) as a royal residence. It is located behind the National Assembly Building. The 3-storey mansion contains 81 rooms, halls and antecham-bers. It was renovated and extensively restored by the order of
H.M. Queen Sirikit to house priceless treasures and a collectionof late 19th and early 20th century royal memorabilia.
| Recommended Hotels in Bangkok
Pathumwan Princess Hotel
444 Phayathai Rd., Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330
Why is this hotel?
The Pathumwan Princess Hotel Bangkok Thailand has direct access into the famous MBK centre (Ma Boon Klong). Best loved shopping mall in Thailand. Also in close proximity are Siam Square, Siam Center, Siam Paragon and Central World Plaza. The hotel and shopping complex are linked to the National Stadium "Sky train" station.
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Hotels nearby Shopping CenterRajdamri Road, Rama I Road, Phayathai Road
Pratunam Road, Ratchaprarop Road
Popular Location : Khaosan RoadKhao San Road is extremely interesting with people from all over the world examining the market stalls, looking for accommodation, eating in cheap restaurants and using cyber cafes.
This is where you can buy second-hand books and cheap clothing, reserve a really inexpensive hotel or guesthouse, or just sit in an open-air restaurant watching people go by and guessing where they come from.
In the evenings, loud music takes over and during the Songkran water festival, visitors will not escape a soaking. It is a good humoured friendly place and well worth visiting.
Hotels Khaosan Road Bangkok, Thailand
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