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BANGKOK
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Wat Sutat &
Giant Swing Construction
was started during the reign of King Rama I, carried on through the
reign of King Rama II and completed by King Rama III. The architectural
style of a uniquely double roof is the most conspicuious feature
buildings. Inside at the alters base is the large Buddha image
presiding his eight greatly disciples. All are painted in natural
colours and life size. Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, the
out standing red big structure, called Giant
Swing, is home in front of the temple. In
1930s, the ancient ceremony swinging the bravest men to catch a bag of
gold coines by his teeth is banned cause the playing is the most
dangerous in human practice. Taking photographs of this amazing red
giant structure are allowed by style of yours to catch them.
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Vimanmek Mansion
This
golden teakwood building, the largest of its kind in the world, was
built in 1901 as the royal residence of King ChulalongKorn the Great
(King Rama V). Today, after having been renovated and opened to the
public by H. M. Queen Sirikit, it stands as a private musuem where
priceless treasures and a collection of the late Kings memorable are on
display. It's open daily from 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. except on Mondays
and Tuesdays.
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The Erawan Shrine
Originally built toward
off bad luck during the construction of the first Grand Erawan Hyatt
Hotel decades ago, this shrine dedicated to the Hindu God of Creation
(Bhrama) is respected by worshipers in Thai country and around Asia who
are concerned about the sacred gifts. It is belived that who are
worship this shrine bringing good luck and prosperity.
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The
National Museum The museum is the largest
in Southeast Asia. It contains an 18th century palace as well as
housing Thailand artistic treasures from prehistoric to comtemporary.
Also on display are artifacts from the recently excavated Ban Chiang,
located in the noetheast of Thailand and traced back at least six
thousand years.
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Snake Farm
This is a popular
attraction with both tourists and locals alike because of its large
collection of live poisionious snakes. If you're not the squirmish
type, drop by one early morning and see how the snakes are fed and
their venom is extracted--a great opputunity to take some fantastic
photographs to show friends and family back home. The snake farm is
located inside the Thai Red Cross Society compound on Rama IV Road.
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