4 things to see in Bangkok

The capital city of Thailand, Bangkok is a fascinating, exciting and incredible city to visit. Here are 4 things to see in Bangkok:
 

1- The Reclining Buddha

Wat Pho is the home to the Reclining Buddha which stands at fifteen metres tall and forty six metres long, the feet alone are over five meters. The whole statue is covered in gold. Inside the temple there are 108 bowls representing 108 positive actions made by Buddha on his way to illumination.

2- The Grand Palace

The palace at one time was the king’s home as well as the place where the government of Thailand carried out their work. A trip to the palace can take many hours as there are over 214,000 sq. meters to cover. Of all the places to visit in Bangkok, the Grand Palace is the most famous attraction there is!

3- Wat Arun

There are more than 31,000 Buddhist temples spread out across Thailand. 79 metres tall, this temple is named after Aruna, the God of Dawn. The tower is covered in ceramic tiles and coloured porcelain making for an incredible sight when you catch it in the right light. The temple itself is guarded by a pair of mythical giants that keep watch over it.
 

4- Bangkok National Museum

The Bangkok National Museum is home to the largest collection of artifacts and Thai art in all of Thailand. The museum was first opened by King Rama V to show off all the gifts that his father had given to him. There are many interesting things to see in the museum such as Chinese weapons, stones, clothing and Khon masks.

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