Amazing With Your Eyes
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AYUTTHAYA
Founded in 1350 by King U-Thong. Ayutthaya was Thailand's capital. It was sacked by the burmese invadars.
The magnificent ruins of the old city still remains while have been recently restored.
Archaeological excavations are still underway at many sites.
It has been includes in the Unesco list of World Heritage sites since December 13, 1991.
BANG PA-IN
The Bang Pa-In Summer Palace consists of many buildings built in unique contrasting
architectural styles. Thai, Chinese, Italian and Victorian styles are predominant.
The most well known building is the Thai pavillion in the center of a small lake. It is
regarded by many as one of the finest examples of classic Thai architecture.
BANG SAI
Royal Folk Arts and Crafts Center at Bang Sai.
The Center is located in Amphur Bang Sai. This center shows a good
glimpse of the typical farmer's life and how their arts & crafts are produced.
The center is under the Promotion of SUPPORT(Supplementary Occupations and related
Techniques.
It was established under Royal Patronage on July 21, 1976.
ANCIENT CITY
This park is located in the vicinity of Tombon Bang Pu Mai, Amphur Muang at Km 33.5
off Sukhumwit Rd.
It houses replicas of important place of worship from various provinces. Some are
miniaturized and some are of actual sizes. It is also considered a center of folk arts and
their culture. {Click on the picture for close look}
WAT PHRA KAW
The temple of the Emerald Buddha is a popular city landmark.
Visitors appriciate the unique features of this place.
The palace and The Royal Chapel are in the same compound surrounded by high walls.
Photography inside the building housing the Emerald Buddha is forbidden. {Click on the picture for close look}
WAT ARUN
The Temple of Dawn - Wat Arun - is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River.
It can be reached either by road or by boat.
The most attractive structure in this temple is the 79 meter high pagoda. The most beautiful
view of the temple can be seen from the Bangkok side of the river at sunset. {Click on the picture for close look}
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