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Wat Arun - Bangkok
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Attractions-Wats: Wats - Temples in Bangkok
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  • volopolo
  • Updated By volopolo on August 19, 2009
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  • Wat Arun Ticket - Bangkok
    Wat Arun Ticket
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    Wats - Temples in Bangkok

    Wats - Temples

    Wat Phra Kaeo
    (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)

    Wat Pho (Temple of Reclining Buddha)
    Location: Chetuphon Road

    Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
    Location: On the west bank of the Chao Phraya River

    Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple)
    Location: Si Ayutthaya Road

    Wat Traimit (Temple of the Gold Buddha)
    Location: East end of Yaowarat Road

    Wat Suthat
    Location: Bamrung Muang Road

    Wat Ratchabophit
    Location: Ratchabophit Road

    Wat Ratchanatdaram
    Location: At the corner of Ratchadamnoen Road & Mahachai Road

    Wat Thepthidaram
    Location: Mahachai Road, Next to Wat Ratchanatda

    Wat Saket (The Golden Mount)
    Location: Off Ratchadamnoen Avenue

    Wat Mahathat
    Location: Na Phrathat Road

    Wat Indravihan
    Location: In the Bang Khun Phrom area on Wisutkasat Road

    Wat Bowon Niwet
    Location: On Phra Sumen Road

    Wat Thammongkol
    Location: At Sukhumvit Rd


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    Attraction Type:Wat - Temples
    City: Bangkok
    Pictures in the web: Wat - Temples in Bangkok

    I ve been in many Temples in Bangkok and hope next time i will visit all temples.


    My Photos
    First Photo: Ticket from Wat Arun
    Second photo: Statues in Wat Pho
    Third photo: Wat in Bangkok
    Forth photo: Windows from a Temple in Bangkok
    Fifth photo: Wat in Bangkok

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    Attractions-Wats: Temple Etiquette
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  • By Jmill42 on March 25, 2004
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  • When hot, convertible pants are the way to go!! - Bangkok
    When hot, convertible
    pants are the way to go!!
    by Jmill42
    If you come to Bangkok and don't see a Wat (temple) then there is something wrong with you. For those who are normal, though, there are certain guidlines you should follow when entering temples.

    The strictness of rules changes with the level of importance of the temple you are visiting.

    At the Royal Palace, no bare shoulders or shorts should be worn. Men can sometimes get away with more than women (HA HA!!) Generally, if your knees are covered, you will be fine.

    Don't point, and don't point your feet towards the buddha in a temple when you kneel down. The head is considered closest to heaven and good, the feet the furthest and bad.

    Shoes off

    Women never "tempt" the monks!! Don't touch or hand anything to them.

    Never be above a Buddha, and never touch a shrine.

    Be respectful and the Thai people will respect you back. Be an idiot, and I hope they put you in a Muay Thai ring...

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    Attractions-Wats: Outside Bangkok - One day trip
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  • Updated By volopolo on February 22, 2008
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  • Thailand Zoo ticket - Bangkok
    Thailand Zoo ticket
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    One day trip
    Outside Bangkok

    Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
    in Ratchaburi province
    Theme: Shoping, Floating Market
    The famous floating market in Thailand

    Ayutthaya Historical Park
    in Ayutthaya province
    Theme: Ancient Monuments and Temples
    One of the ten historical parks in Thailand

    Samphran Elephant Ground & Zoo
    in Nakhon Pathom province
    Theme: Animals, Orchid farm, Crocodile show

    Thai Human Imagery Museum
    in Nakhon Pathom province
    Theme: Museum

    Crocodile Farm & Zoo
    in Samut Prakan province
    Theme: Crocodiles, Elephants, Monkeys and show
    The famous crocodile farm, with over 100.000 crocodiles

    Rose Garden
    in Nakhon Pathom province
    Theme: Garden, Lake, Cultural show, Zoo

    Ancient City
    in Samut Prakan province
    Theme: Outdoor museum

    Safari World in Miniburi
    Theme: Zoo and many shows every day

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    Attractions-Wats: Main Attractions of Bangkok
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  • Updated By volopolo on January 28, 2008
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  • Main Attractions of Bangkok
    National Museum Na Phrathat Road
    Royal Barges Museum On Bangkok Noi Canal
    Museum of Imagery Technology
    Prasart Museum
    National Theatre Location: Na Phrathat Road
    National Art Gallery Location: On Chaofa Road

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    Attractions-Wats: Chinese Temple
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  • By herzog63 on May 26, 2003
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  • Chinese Temple - Bangkok
    Chinese Temple
    by herzog63
    There are many Chinese Temples in Bangkok as well as Thai Wats and other religous buildings. This dragon is found on top of the Chinese Temple near Taksin Bridge. The grounds are quite cool even during the middle of the day. It must be because it is near the river and a small breeze is almost always blowing through. Inside you can find many Chinese men playing Chess and checkers. I'm sure you'd be welcome to play a game. They greeted my son and I as we passed by.

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    Attractions-Wats: Easy go around Koh Rattanakosin with old tram
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  • Updated By suraphona on September 3, 2002
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  • in Thai Rhot Rang - Bangkok
    in Thai Rhot Rang
    by suraphona
    Ride with this manipulated old tram
    for free . The tram was original used in Bangkok until 40 years ago.
    They just change the wheel and now station near Sanam Luang.
    The trip appr. 1 hour will take you around
    Bangkok Old-City area (Koh Rattanakosin).

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    Attractions-Wats: Discover 9 Bangkok's Temples in 1 Day
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  • Updated By suraphona on January 19, 2003
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  • Wai Phra - Bangkok
    Wai Phra
    by suraphona
    Thai people believe that visiting and making merit at nine temples in one day will bring them luck and good karma. The number nine is considered lucky by thai people.

    The nine temples that easy to discover in one day are
    Wat Benjamabhorphit (Marmor Temple),
    Wat Indraviharn (standing Buddha),
    Wat Ieamworanut (close to Wat Indraviharn),
    Wat Suthat Thepwararam,
    Wat Sakhet (Gold Mountain),
    Wat Ratchanada (Metal Palast),
    Wat Phra Chetuphon(Reclinin Buddha),
    Wat Phra Kaew (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha),
    Wat Arun The temple of Dawn.
    ( Or Wat Sampluem and Wat Trimitr )
    Read more in local custom.

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    Attractions-Wats: Muang Boran ~ Viharn at Wat Phra Si Sanphet
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  • Updated By Audrey118 on February 8, 2003
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  • Attractions-Wats - Bangkok
    by Audrey118
    The Viharn at Wat Phra Si Sanphet, Ayutthaya

    The Phra Sri Sanphet Wihan was built in 1499 during 8 the reign of Ramathibodi II to house a standing Buddha image.

    The statue, called called Phra Sri Sanphet, was originally cast in bronze and then gilded with a total of 346.5 kilograms of fine gold. This gold Buddha statue remained the city's principal image until 1767 when the invading Burmese built a fire around it in order to remove all the precious metal; all that was left was a shapeless lump of bronze.

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    Attractions-Wats: Beautiful Temples
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  • Updated By herzog63 on January 27, 2003
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  • Riverside Temple - Bangkok
    Riverside Temple
    by herzog63
    There are so many beautiful Buddhist Temples in Bangkok! Sorry if I'm boring you with to many pictures of them. But it is a big part of what Bangkok is! If you are lucky you stumble up some very talkative Monks that can explain to you about Buddhism and they ways of life for the Monks.

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    Attractions-Wats: Samut Prakan = Erawan Elephant Museum
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  • Updated By Audrey118 on February 9, 2003
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  • Erawan Elephant Museum - Bangkok
    Erawan Elephant Museum
    by Audrey118
    If you have time visit the new Erawan Elephant Museum. It is quite marvelours inside the elephant shaped museum;
    The structure itself is the biggest.

    It is located on Sukhumvit Road, about 3 Kms. from Samutprakan Province in Thailandmillennium period.

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