Sunday, July 18, 2010

Wat Rat Uppatham or Wat Bang Riang

Wat Rat Uppatham or Wat Bang Riang


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Wat Rat Riang Uppatham or Wat Bang, Bang Riang Tambo, 11 km Thap Put the Phetkasem Road on the township office.

Temple, Khao Lan tray with a bell-shaped pagoda detail, including the so-called Chedi Phutthathambanlue contains many structures. Pagoda of the hills surrounding mountains and undulating hills and a huge Buddha images and statues of Guan-yin Chinese Goddess of the minister.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Wat Bupharam

On Highway No. 3 (Sukhumvit) before the hospital turn Trat Plai Khlong Road which leads Bupharam Wat, at a distance of two kilometers. Built in about 1648 in the Ayutthaya era, it has wooden Viharn in the country.
Style, and others have wall paintings of the early Rattanakosin influence of a mixture of Chinese touch. Guest House Museum valuable ancient relics, especially the holy relic of Buddha statues in different positions and elements of Chinese and European porcelain. All this points to the economic and cultural exchanges carried out in different parts of the world in the past.

Friday, July 16, 2010

Wat Saranat Thammaram

Built in 1944, contains a copy of Thammaram Saranat Wat Phra Buddha Chinarat in Phitsanulok. The temple also houses the copies of the second great Buddhist monuments - Phra Pathom Chedi Phra That Phanom, Buddha Gaya and Phra That Chaiya.

Directions: Wat Saranat Thammaram is 265 km Sukhumvit Highway and is easily accessible by tuk-tuk, taxi or songtaew.

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Wat Pa Pradu

Located on Sukhumvit Road, Wat Pa pradu was built in the Ayutthaya period and is one of the largest temples in the region. It has a large reclining Buddha which is over 11 feet long and over 3 feet tall. The uniqueness of the Buddha is reclining on his left instead of right. This difference makes the image highly revered among local people.

Getting there: Wat Pa pradu is located in Rayong and easily accessible by tuk-tuk and Songtaew.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Wat Traimit

In the Chinatown section of Bangkok's Wat Traimit - the home of a large Buddha image. Growing to 15 feet, in a country where Buddha images, sometimes shot 32 feet into the air, maybe some people wonder what is so strange about an image of Buddha which is relatively small in comparison with others. Answer - This image of Buddha is pure gold!

Weighing just over five tonnes, the image of Buddha at Wat Traimit has a market value between 15 and 20 million dollars. If nothing else, worth watching only because of its visual impact! Designed in a style "Sukothai, the painting was created in the early 13th century and covered with plaster. For many years he was known to be made of gold and in 1930 it was located in an abandoned temple. It is only when the image was prepared for change to Wat Traimit in 1955 that cracked the plaster to expose the gold underneath.

But see the golden Buddha image, people will also visit Wat Traimit to learn more about their future. Instead of talking to a monk or a "moo-doo" fortune teller () people use Fortune-telling slot machines on the temple grounds. Machinery select a number for you, and you can get a piece of paper that corresponds to the number. The sheet explains in English, Chinese and Thai that you can expect in the future. Very fun and worship in the temple are eager users.
Details: Access to the Golden Buddha is 20 baht.

Getting there: Wat Traimit is near the Odeon roundabout which marks the entrance to Chinatown. The closest Express boat pier Ratchawong Pier.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Wat Bowon Niwet


Wat Bowon Niwet considered the most important temples of Bangkok, not least because it was here a number of kings (including the current king of Thailand, King Bhumibol) was a time monkhood. The national headquarters of the Buddhist sect Thammayut, the temple was built in 1829 and there very ornate "shrine hall and the Buddha image the 14th century. The temple is also located Mahamakut Buddhist university. Its main gate is opened once a week at the observance of holidays and events. The gate is finished in gold magazine and its highly ornate design includes colored glass. Bowon Niwet Wat is a good place to go if you have time, but might not be as important as some of the main sites, if you have limited time.

Information: Access to the temple is free and is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Directions: The temple is Recently (Rattanakosin) area in Bangkok is Phra Shumen Road. If you want to go by taxi, the risk of central Bangkok will be 80-90 baht region.

The following buses will get you there:

Bus number: 15, 56, 68

Contact:

Tel: 0-2281-2831-3

Website: http://www.watbowon.org/

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Wat Hua Wiang

Directly next to the market in Mae Hong Son, Wat Hua Wiang is a Buddhist temple, which is characterized by large Burmese-style bronze in the center of a major connection. Compound is also building a multi-level tower and the temple has become a bit old, though with a two-story building, which adds to the charm. The temple is very much alive and it houses a considerable number of monks. This is going to a big temple.

Description: The temple is open daily and admission is free (but donations are suggested) is.

accessed Directions: Wat Hua Wiang, a tuk-tuk and is close to the airport bus from Mae Hong Son is Songtaew.

Monday, July 5, 2010

Wat Benchamabophit

Known for its construction in the marble Carrano Benchamabophit Wat was built during King Rama V. Its design is different from many churches in which colored glass is used and other aspects that are common to western religious structures. The temple houses a number of bronze Buddha images and beams decorated with gold leaf. Worth a visit if you have a lot of time, if not, it's probably better to concentrate on some key scenarios.
Details: The temple is open 8:00 to 17:30, and admission is 20 baht.

Directions: Located on Si Ayutthaya Road, Wat Benjamabopit are difficult to access by public transport. Perhaps the quickest way to get there is by boat to the pier Tewet Express and a taxi the rest of the road. If you want to go all the way taxi fare of 80-90 baht will be the center of Bangkok, depending on traffic.

The following buses will get you there:
Bus No: 70, 72nd

air-conditioned bus number: 3, 70, 72
Contact:

Tel: 0-2281-2501, 0-2628-7947

It employs European ecclesiastical details, such as stained glass, and contains an excellent collection of monastic bronze Buddha images. Hours: Daily 08:00 to 5:30 Admission: 20 baht Tel: 0-2281-2501, 0-2628-7947

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Wat Arun in Bangkok

Wat Arun in Bangkok

Wat Arun (Temple of the Golden Dawn) is probably one of the temples in Bangkok recognize no less important, because the image of the temple has beens na Posted often. The temple includes a central tower (Khmer architecture design) Surrounded by small towers of the oven. The central tower is about 80 meters high and at nightfall Wat Arun cuts a silhouette against the skyline of Bangkok. Wat Arun comforting design is probably its main feature. Given this, compared to other temples, Wat Arun May not warrant a special visit if you are in Bangkok for a short time.
The Wat although historically important. Originally housed the Emerald Buddha back to Thailand after STI and has murals and a Buddha image designed by King Rama II. You can walk up steps you What part way up the tower and the year at hand provide excellent views of the city. The temple is located is the Thonburi side of the River and probably represents Chapaya hand I am your tourist attraction area.

Details: Admission is 20 baht and you have to take a ferry across the river to get to Wat Arun. The hours are from 30.08 to 17.30. Probably the easiest way to get to Wat Arun is by boat Express. Take a boat to Tha Tien pier and then take a ferry across the River. Getting to the Wat by taxi is a bit complicated if your goal is to take a taxi, ask 'Wat Arun.


The following tips will get:

Bus numbers: 1, 25, 44, 47, 62, 44, 47 and 91

Air-conditioned bus numbers 7, 73

Contact:

Tel: 0-2222-8181, 0-2222-6889, 0-2222-2208

Rama Rama I and II were responsible for the current size of the temple, Prang hand is 79 m (260 feet) and height of your basic circumfrerence is 234 m (768 ft). In the 19th century King Mongkut (Rama IV) added ornamentation created with broken porcelain of the PECL. Ther-style monument derived mainly from Khmer architecture, is unique in Thailand.

Friday, July 2, 2010

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is the most important site for visitors to Chiang Mai is probably most certainly appear. Borommathat Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, if some of the finest, an elevation of about 3,000 that can occur later Nestle. King Gue-Na temple was built in 1383 in a large copper Puretochedi (22 meters high), which includes housing relics of Buddha covered with gold. Is a major tourist destination, as well as Buddhist temples and pilgrims have considerable importance, please visit the site throughout the year. Golden Buddha temple has four chapels and important temple was found. One of stairs (300 steps) to get there on foot or using a cable.

Details: The cost of the gondola of the temple is 40 baht. Admission is free, suggested donation of 20 baht. Temple is open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., it is very popular, it is expected to be crowded during the day.

Getting there: 15 km from Chiang Mai is Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. The easiest way is probably one of the temples of the market regularly Chotana Manneenopparat Road (Changpuak outside the door) at the corner of 60 baht (many leave the city at a cost of 35 baht bus Songtaew temple for is back to 25 baht. baht to leave the city about 600 the number of tour price 1,000 baht.

Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit in Ayutthaya

Phramongkhon Bophit Wihan in Thailand, and many small pictures of the house contains the largest bronze Buddha images. In Burma in 1767, destroyed the temple in 1956 with the renovation of the old glory again. Temples, many of historical significance and unique opportunity to royal cremation, now held at Sanam Luang in Bangkok has been applied.
Details: The site are 8:30 to 16:00 and admission is 30 baht.

Transportation: Wihan Phramongkhon Bophit readily available for rent. A Tuk-Tuk from the city center costs about 30 baht.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Wat Phra Si San Phet / Ancient Palace

Built in the reign of King Boromtrilokanath, Wat Phra Sri San Phet was the biggest temple in the area at its peak and is historically very significant. The temple is situated in a compound (similar to that of the Grand Palace in Bangkok) that was originally used as a royal palace and home to a number of kings during the Ayutthaya period. The design of the temple inspired the design of the Emerald Buddha Chapel in Bangkok and holds three large Chedi containing the ashes of three Ayutthayan kings. These Chedis have come to symbolize the essential qualities of Ayutthayan-period architecture and are much published images. Wat Phra Sri San Phet is the main attraction in a complex that has come to be known as the ‘Ancient Palace’ which houses some buildings of key historical importance including Chantharakasem (or ‘Front Palace’), Phlapphla Chaturamuk, Phiman Rattaya Hall, and Wanglang (or ‘Rear Palace’) as well as remnants of the ancient Palace Wall and Gate. This is a large site visitors can wander through to get a genuine feel for the Ayutthaya’s historic past. Quiet and in a pleasant environment, Wat Phra Si San Phet and the Ancient Palace are well worth spending a bit of time looking over.

Details: Admission to Wat Phra Sri San Phet is 30 Baht and the temple is open 08:00 to 17:30 daily.
How to get there: This is another ruin easily accessible by bicycle and Tuk-Tuk for a fare of around 30 Baht from the centre of the town.