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THE NATIONAL MUSEUM
Within walking distance of the Grand Palace, across the Pramane Ground, is one of the largest and most comprehensive museums in Southeast Asia. The National Museum houses over one thousand artifacts ranging from neolithic times to present Bangkok period. The complex, begun in 1782, consists of several old but beautiful buildings of colorful Thai architectural design. The museum is open everyday, except Mondays Tuesdays and public from 9:00 - 16:00. Guided tours are provided in the morning: commence at 9:30 am. From the ticket desk.
WAD PHO
WAD PHO This world famous temple is located right next to the Grand Palace, on the south side. It is one of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temples. Wat Pho was build by King Rama I nearly 200 years ago and houses the colossal gold-plated Reclining Buddha. This unique image is 46 meters in length and 15 meters high with beautifully inlaid mother-of-pearl soles. Wat Pho is also regarded as the first center of public education and is sometimes called “Thailand’s First University.” The building housing the Reclining Buddha is open daily from 9:00 - 17:00.
WAT TRAIMIT (Temple of the Golden Buddha)
At the end of the Yaowarat Road, near Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Railway Station, is a temple situated on Traimit Road. This temple is known for its famous Golden Buddha, constructed during the Sukhothai period. The image, of solid gold, is three meters high and weighs five and a half tons. The building housing this Buddha image is open to the public everyday from 9:00 - 17:00. |
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