Jade Buddha Temple is the only Buddhist temple in Thailand where no monks live. The Buddhist temple covers an area of 2 1 0,000 square meters and was founded in 1 782. Since then, emperors have restored Buddhist temple buildings.

Jade Buddha Temple * * has 22 large and small temples, which is the place where the royal family in Bangkok, Thailand worships the jade Buddha and the king of Thailand holds coronation ceremonies, Buddhist ceremonies and various sacrificial activities. The main buildings are Jade Buddha Hall, Xintiange, Bell Tower, Buddhist Temple, Wangxian Hall, Buddha Bone Hall, Dadan Tower, Buddhist Temple, Steep Buddha Hall and Ashes Hall. There are more stupas standing like forests in the courtyard, with different shapes and bright colors, which are very spectacular.

There are various magical stories about the origin of the Jade Buddha. It is said that the Jade Buddha first appeared in Sri Lanka and was discovered in northern Thailand in the15th century. As a result, war broke out between Laos and Thailand, and jade Buddha became the object of contention. 1778 After Rama I defeated Laos, he finally brought the Jade Buddha back to China and began to build the Jade Buddha Temple in 1782.

2. Reclining Buddha Temple

The reclining Buddha Temple, also known as Yuepu Temple, is the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok. There is a giant Buddha lying on the altar in the temple, which is one of the largest reclining buddhas in the world, with a total length of 46 meters and a height of 15 meters. It is made of iron, with gold-plated surface and inlaid with precious stones.

The reclining Buddha Temple was built in Dacheng Dynasty in16th century, and in Rama I period at the end of18th. The temple covers an area of 80,000 square meters and is divided into Buddhist temples, monasteries and stupas. Its scale and the number of Buddha statues in pagodas rank first among Buddhist temples in Bangkok, and it is known as "the name of ten thousand buddhas". It is said that during the large-scale construction of temples, Rama I collected a large number of broken large and small Buddha statues, totaling *** 1248, and then called all casting experts and technicians in the imperial city to restore the Buddha statues to their original colors.

3. National Museum

Built in 1782, this museum is the largest in Southeast Asia. Here, you can experience the historical and cultural journey of Thailand, especially the rich murals on the wall of Phutthai-sawan chapel, which describe the life of the Buddha. The museum also collects the royal items of kings of past dynasties, such as weapons and even ship models.

The museum displays sculptures and classical works of art from various periods in Thailand, including puppets and shadow play tools, ancient weapons and handicrafts from ancient times to the present. Some important historical relics in Thailand, such as the cultural relics unearthed from Banqing culture, the gray sculpture of Wuli women's ancient band, the naked Buddha statue of Naga, the Bodhisattva statue of Avaro Gandenshun known as Venus in Thailand, the famous stone tablet of Sukhothai, ancient weapons, costumes, musical instruments, ceramics, colorful porcelain, ivory carvings, mother-of-pearl inlays, puppets and royal vehicles, are all displayed in front of you.

There is also a national history museum in the museum, which introduces the history of Thailand from Neolithic human remains to contemporary Thailand in detail.

4. Chitorada Palace

Chitorada Palace is the residence of King Bhumibol of Thailand. Trenches are dug around the palace, and sentries patrol and stand guard outside the city wall. In the square palace with a side length of 800 meters, there are three-story buildings, courtyards, paddy fields, dry fields and pastures. And elephants are raised. It is said that there is also a special research room for the king in the palace. It's just that tourists can't visit inside, they can only browse the location.

5. Rampini Park

Lumbini Park is the largest park in Bangkok. Tropical trees are lush in the park, and there are aquatic restaurants on the lake, which is a good place for Bangkok citizens to relax. There is a bronze statue of Rama VI at the entrance to the park and a grassy square. There is a large painting boat more than ten meters long on the lake, and the lakes and mountains are beautiful. You can also rent a boat (30 Thai plants in half an hour) and go boating in the lake.

In this cool rest place, many aerobic enthusiasts spontaneously do exercises here every evening. With the cheerful rhythm and the afterglow of the sunset, it may be a good opportunity for you to integrate into the local area.