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Bangkok - Thailand’s City of Angels

One of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities was founded as

the Thai capital in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri

dynasty.

Motto: Bangkok,glorious as if created by angles,the

administrative centre, beautiful temples, glittering palaces, the

capital of Thailand.

Attractions in and around Bangkok

1. Royal Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the

Emerald Buddha): Encompassing over 200 years of royal history,

this inner-city riverine landmark contains several buildings with

highly detailed architectural features. Wat Phra Kaew within the

same compound, is a treasure house of Thai arts, and houses the

Emerald Buddha, the most revered Buddha image in Thailand.

2. Wat Pho: The oldest and largest temple in Bangkok and

features the largest reclining Buddha in Thailand.

3. Wat Benchamabophit: This unique Marble Temple

employs European ecclesiastic details, such as stained glass

windows, and contains a superb cloister collection of bronze

Buddha images.