Bangkok is a vibrant city on Thailand’s landscape, most famed for its diverse shopping and entertainment options. It is also a very culturally rich land with a lot to teach and educate its guests about. One such aspect of Bangkok is the Patravadi Theater. Here you can check out traditional Thai drumming, acrobatics and much more to do with traditional Thai arts. Another interesting place to check out is Bang Krajao. An untouched area in Bangkok that is still the way it was hundreds of years ago. Take a ride in the tiny motor-boats and have a great time here.
Thailand has a very rich religious legacy as well, as it is believed to host around 31,000 temples scattered across the impressive landscape, with the majority being concentrated in Bangkok. One such iconic locale is the Wat Suthat, an impressive site of worship that draws a multitude of both devotees and curious tourists. Initially constructed in 1807 by King Rama I, the temple was built on over the years by other kings as well.
Now, the temple is a beautiful place with lots of wooden carvings and is considered one of the most impressive temples in Bangkok. The sweeping roof coupled with the impressive wall murals is a major reason why the temple is considered so beautiful. Be sure to check out the main feature that the temple is known for, and that is the Giant Swing. A red towering emblem, the swing is a Hindu emblem which symbolizes the rule of a time. Being one of the first royal temples of Thailand, the Wat Suthat houses the Phra Sri Sakyamuni Buddha image, which was transported here from another province.
If you take the time to explore this wonderful site, you will see 28 pagodas of Chinese Buddhas. The temple is located on a very vast compound and it is a treat to explore the entire surroundings. Look for a Bangkok luxury hotel to stay at such as the Metropolitan Bangkok. You simply cannot go wrong with this luxury hotel in Bangkok. It is the ideal place to take you entire family for they will surely enjoy the experience and so will you.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and hopes to visit them all someday.
