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What you need to know about – Thailand travel |
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Tuesday, 26 July 2005 |
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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.
A Concise Review of a Seemingly Interminable Place
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. |
