Prior to setting off for the
rest of Thailand, visions would do well to begin
at Bangkok. The city is home to the great beauty
of temples and the Royal place, one can also experience
the colourful life of Bangkokians,the tranquil scenery
of the Chao Phraya River and the magnificenc of
the concrete city.Only after tasting life in Bangkok,
will the objective of the tourism promotion campaign
Amazing Thailand become clear to the uninitiated.
Cherish
the culture
Sanam
Luang or Phramain Ground on Ratchadamnoen
Avenue, was initially used as a rice field and the burial
site for the royal family members, which subsequently
was abolished by King Rama IV. The King also renamed the
place Sanam Luang
Democracy Monument on Ratchadamnoen
avenue, was erected on June 24,1932, following a major
change in the political regime from an absolute monarchy
to a democracy.
National Arts Gallery located
near the foot of the Phra Pinklao Bridge,is a shoecase
of paintings, sculptures and other art pieces.it is open
everyday except Mondays, Tuesdays and official holidays.
National Museum for the royal barges
on a banks of Khlong Bangkok Noi, is a shipyard for royal
boats, in use since the Thonburi era.
Soa Ching Cha on Bamrung
Muang Road, was previously used for a Brahman ritual usually
held every January. The ritual was abolished in 1935.
King Rama V Statue in font
of the Anantasamakhom Palace, on Ratchadamnoen Nok avenue,
was constructed during the King Rama V era solely on voluntary
contributions.
Vimanmek Palace is an 81-room
tranquil palace entirely assembled by gold teak, located
at the back of the Anantasamakhom Palace and circled by
a khlong.
Treasure
the natural beauty
Rama
IX Park
the largest and most perfectly-designed park in the capital,
is accessible through Srinakarin road and Sukhumvit Soi
103 (Udomsuk)
Dusit Zoo, a big zoo with
a large variety of anomals, is situated close to the Anantasamakhom
Palace. It is also a public park.
Aquarium at Kasetsart Univercity,
Bang Khen campus, has several freshwater fish on display.
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