The capital of Thailand is often a connecting point for those who fly to enjoy the sea and sun at the beach resorts. What can Bangkok offer its guests in 1 day and is there a chance to embrace the immensity?
Top 10 attractions in Bangkok
Buddha and all his incarnations
For those who are in Bangkok for the first time, the city may seem huge and chaotically located. It is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River at its confluence with the Gulf of Thailand. The main architectural sights of the Thai capital are located on the island of Rattanakosin. Bangkok began from here, and today there are palaces of existing monarchs, and many ancient Buddhist temples and monasteries.
You should start your acquaintance with ancient Bangkok with a visit to Wat Pho - the monastery of the Reclining Buddha. The largest image of a lying deity on the planet is covered with gilding, his feet are made of mother-of-pearl, and the wall mosaics and marble balustrade amaze the imagination with the luxury and subtlety of work. The Buddha is "caught" by sculptors while waiting for the attainment of nirvana. The length and height of the sculptural image are 46 and 15 meters, respectively.
A few steps from the monastery is the temple of the Emerald Buddha - Wat Phra Kaew. It is considered the most beautiful and sacred place in the country and keeps a unique statue. The 66-centimeter Buddha is carved from a solid crystal of jadeite stone, and his robes correspond to a specific period of the year or a holiday. The Emerald Buddha was hidden in a clay statue for a long time and was accidentally discovered in the 15th century. The temple is famous for its elaborate carvings and stone sculptures that guard its outer terraces. Visiting monasteries and temples requires clothing that covers the knees and shoulders.
If visiting Bangkok in 1 day starts early in the morning, it is worth starting your sightseeing with a visit to Wat Arun. Its name translates as Temple of the Morning Dawn, and this architectural masterpiece is named in honor of the god Arun. It is located on the opposite bank of the river from Wat Pho, and you can get to the tallest pagoda in the city by boat from the pier, located a couple of minutes walk from the House of the Reclining Buddha.
The height of the Temple of the Morning Dawn differs in different sources and ranges from 67 to 88 meters. The main feature of the carved pagoda is that it is decorated with pieces of broken Chinese porcelain, shells and colored glass.
The unique views of the city from the observation platforms of Wat Arun are the reason for the popularity of the temple among the guests of the city. The city skyline at sunrise is especially impressive. To ensure that climbing the pagoda does not cause problems, it is important to wear comfortable shoes with non-slip soles.
