Bangkok Thailand's Grand Palace (Grand Palace in Bangkok), also known as the Palace, is Thailand's Bangkok Dynasty, the King of the First to the Eighth King's Palace. The Grand Palace of Thailand's total area of 21.84 million square meters, located in the center of the capital city of Bangkok, nestled in the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok is the city's most spectacular ancient architectural complex. 1782, Bangkok Dynasty, Rama I Prabhupada Yuhua Chulaloden began to build the Grand Palace. 1784, the first palace Amarim Palace was completed, Rama I that is, moved into the palace to preside over the political affairs. Subsequent generations of monarchs set the essence of Thai architectural art, constantly expanding the Grand Palace, decorative and increasingly magnificent magnificent, so that it reached the current scale. The King's Palace is surrounded by white walls, about 5 meters high, a total length of 1900 meters. The building is white in color and the style is mainly Siamese. The garden is full of green grass, flowers and trees. The Maharaja's Palace mainly consists of several palaces and a temple. The temple within the Maharaja's Palace is the famous Jade Buddha Temple complex.
The Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), located in the northeast corner of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, is the most famous Buddhist temple in Thailand and one of the three national treasures of Thailand. Built in 1784, the Jade Buddha Temple is part of the Grand Palace of Thailand, an area of about 1/4 of the Grand Palace. the Jade Buddha Temple is the Thai royal family enshrines the Jade Buddha statue and hold religious ceremonies, because the temple enshrines the Jade Buddha and so named. Inside the temple are the Jade Buddha Hall, the Hall of the First King, the Hall of the Buddha's Bones, the Pavilion of the Tibetan scriptures, the Bell Tower and the Golden Pagoda. The Jade Buddha Hall is the main building of the Jade Buddha Temple. The shrine in the center of the hall enshrines the Jade Buddha statue, which is regarded as a national treasure by Thailand. The Jade Buddha is 66 centimeters high and 48 centimeters wide and is carved from a single block of jasper. Whenever there is a change of season, the King of Thailand personally changes the clothes of the Jade Buddha to protect the country and the people. Whenever there is a change of cabinet in Thailand, all members of the new government are sworn in by the King at the Jade Buddha Temple. The King also holds religious ceremonies here to pray for a good harvest during the Farming Festival in May every year. The temple is surrounded by a kilometer-long mural gallery with 178 beautifully painted colorful comic strips based on the epic of the Ramayana, a classical Indian literature, with Thai translations of the poems. Several large porcelain screens inside the Jade Buddha Temple are colorfully painted with stories from China's Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
The Bajin Bodhi Tree, located in Wan Khao Village, Kuang Bi District, Simahapo District, Bajin Province, Thailand, is the oldest and largest bodhi tree in Thailand. The Bodhi tree is very tall, the main trunk is as thick as 16 meters, 10 people can embrace, about 6 meters high, the upper branches of the height of the main trunk of about three times, dense foliage, shade is vast, the circumference of the circumference of about 52 meters. Sakyamuni was enlightened under the Bodhi tree in India, so the Bodhi tree has become a sacred symbol of Buddhism. It is believed that the tree was transplanted from India and has a history of 1,100 years. The city of Pachinburi has adopted this tree as its emblem. Sai Maha Bodhi County is also named after this tree, "Bodhi" that is the Thai language "Bodhi", "Sai Maha" is a very beautiful and sublime adjective. Not far from the tree there is a Buddhist temple, the name of the Buddha Shimaha Bodhi Temple, held every year in May to honor the Buddha event.
The Ancient City Museum, located in Phetchaburi, Thailand, is the world's largest open-air museum. It is a man-made ancient city, a collection of representative buildings from all over the history of Thailand, replicated, or relocated from the original, known as "Thailand Disney" by tourists. The ancient city was built in 1956 and took 20 years to construct, covering an area of 200 acres. The city is surrounded by a brick wall, which imitates the outline of Thailand's map and is in the shape of an axe, so it is also known as "Little Thailand". Inside the city are replicas of 75 of the most famous temples, pagodas, monuments and other buildings from all over Thailand, as well as a small market of stilted wooden houses built on the lake. These are each arranged in their original geographical locations within the pavilion. Some of the disappeared monuments, through the archaeologist's testimony and the artist's efforts, according to its original model carefully made, and now in front of people's eyes. There are also a dozen groups of large sculptures made according to Buddhist and Thai folk traditions in the ancient city. In the northeast corner of the city, there is also a safari park with many tropical wild animals. Visitors can get a general idea of Thailand's history and art since the establishment of the Sukhothai Dynasty in 1238.
There's still plenty of fun to be had! Or maybe you're more interested in watching a siren dance ....
Good food:
The popularity of Thai food can be witnessed by the huge number of Thai restaurants located in metropolitan cities all over the world. Many tourists who have already tasted the spicy, sour and sweet flavors of Thai food want to experience the flavors of the birthplace of the cuisine.
Despite the influence of Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, Malaysian and even faraway Portuguese cuisine, Thai food still has its own distinctive flavor. Most Thai people eat a large bowl of rice as the main course, followed by one or two curry dishes, a fish, a soup and a salad (lettuce) in any order they like, with a fork and spoon. The snacks at the end of the meal are usually seasonal fruits or a variety of desserts made from flour, eggs, coconut milk and palm sugar. Vegetables are fresh and cooked in a Chinese wok over high heat. In many parts of the country, coconut milk is used as the base for the curry sauce, and there are many other flavorings including lemongrass, shrimp paste, fish sauce, and more than a dozen local spices, and chili peppers ranging from mild to very hot, allowing you to choose your personal taste.
Different regions of the country have different cuisines. For example, those in the northeast love sticky rice with grilled chicken and a spicy papaya salad called "Som Tam," which is a blend of shredded papaya, shrimp, lemon juice, fish sauce, garlic and a random mix of crushed chili peppers. Northerners favor a local sour meat called "Naem". In the south, the food is heavily influenced by the Muslim flavors of Malaysia, and is served with a variety of raw seafood. Domestic favorites include Tom Yam Kung, a lemon shrimp or tom yum kung soup; Mikrop, a rice noodle stir-fried with shrimp, pork, egg and a sweet-and-sour sauce; Chicken Curry; Tom Kha Kai; and Yam Nua, a spicy beef salad.
In Bangkok, there are many cooking schools that offer classes for those interested in learning how to cook authentic Thai food.
Thai desserts come in many varieties, with fresh fruits, sticky rice and eggs being the main ingredients. Generally, desserts are made from eggs, ground rice, glutinous rice, lotus seeds, palm sugar, potato flour and coconut, while fresh fruits are often used to add flavor to the desserts. These fruits include coconut, banana, pineapple, orange and others. Another specialty is the use of water infused with flowers (such as jasmine or rose petals), and the flower-scented water is used to make a syrup. The simplest of all is the "Cool Float", in which various orange fruits, which have a sweet and sour flavor of their own, are cut into pieces and combined with syrup and ice to float a rose or jasmine petal or two. This is certainly the perfect refreshing sweet drink in the heat of summer. Ripe and sweet pineapple juice can also be used for desserts; and bananas can be eaten in many more ways, as the Thais love to cut and dry unripe green bananas, and mix them with a little salt and a lot of syrup to make a great snack in general. Coconut milk is used a bit like milk for foreigners, in everything from candy to ice cream and countless desserts. Coconut flakes soaked in thick syrup become the main ingredient in desserts. Shredded coconut, mixed with salt and sugar, flavors the flour dough.
The eating areas, usually located in large shopping centers and restaurants, are considered unusual Thai businesses. Many restaurants offer every imaginable type of Asian cuisine, as well as large color photographs of the dishes to assist guests in their selection.
Many Bangkokians prefer to dine in the open garden and riverside restaurants in the evening. The menu is very varied, the service is agile, and the prices are generally reasonable, with the opportunity to sample regional specialties. There are also boat dinners on the Chao Phraya River. Gentle seasonal breezes, dreamy candlelight and distant music create a romantic atmosphere.
Seafood restaurants are also common. They offer a wide variety of fresh ingredients, grilled or barbecued to order, and a fine selection of local and imported wines.
Some of the more tourist-oriented restaurants offer Thai classical and folkloric dance performances. Guests are seated around traditionally furnished low tables with teak wood paneling and flooring, traditional paintings and precious china. The combination of Thai cuisine, music, silk, orchids, and graceful dancing will make for an unforgettable evening.
Thai Fruits
The fertile land of Thailand not only produces abundant rice and vegetables, but also a wide variety of fruits. Delicious fruits are the ingredients of every meal, or often become the ingredients of cooking, but the most memorable is the ripening season, the fruit fragrance of the nose, the bewitching sight of the drops of dazzling.
Thai mangoes, which are available in abundance from March to June, are different from the varieties found in Central America and the West Indies. Some varieties are eaten while the skin is still green; others are served with sticky rice flavored with coconut milk.
Another fruit that is relatively unknown to foreigners is the durian (king of fruits), which is available in May and August. This fruit is large, spiky, strong-smelling, and has a unique aroma, the first taste or not accustomed to the strong smell of fire, and then tasted again to ensure that you will love it, and would rather pay a high price to taste a variety of flavors, such as the most famous "Golden Pillow" (Golden Pillow).
Thailand produces a wide variety of bananas, some large and some the size of a finger, most of which are produced year-round. Coconuts are extremely common, and coconut milk, in addition to being an indispensable ingredient in Thai cooking, is a deliciously refreshing drink to beat the heat in the summer. Other year-round fruits include papaya, pineapple, mandarin, orange, lemon, and pomegranate.
Longan is a specialty of northern Thailand, and is produced from June to August, when it is ready to be eaten. Chiang Rai produces lychees from April to June.
The fluffy red mulberry, with its juicy, sweet white flesh, is produced from May to September. Mangosteen, which is also abundant, has a thick purple-red shell and sweet white flesh. The season is from June to September, while pineapple nectar, the largest of the Thai fruits, is produced from January to May. Pomelo, which looks like a grapefruit, is produced from August to November and is very popular among enthusiasts.
Visitors will also be surprised to find familiar flavors in this fruit kingdom - strawberries, for example, are grown in the north from December to February. There are also sweet grapes (both red and green), Roman melons, avocados, stone fruits and passionfruit.
Whenever and wherever you visit Thailand, you can always choose from a wide variety of fruits that will leave a lasting taste in your mouth.
Shopping:
More and more tourists are discovering that shopping in Thailand is fun and inexpensive. Shopping destinations throughout the country offer great value for money, with traditional handicrafts as well as many modern and trendy products of international standards and international brands.
Thai handicrafts have always been famous for their unique style and pleasing to the eye, and in recent years both domestic and foreigners have taken a liking to Thai handicrafts. One of the reasons for this is that the SUPPORT Foundation, founded by Queen Sir Kit, not only produces many traditional handicrafts, but has also set up a chain of stores in Bangkok and other tourist destinations, such as Pattaya and Chiang Mai, called Chitralada, to promote and sell them.
Thai silk is the most famous handicraft. The material is bright, with various patterns, weights and thicknesses. It can be used not only for furniture but also for fashion, which is very versatile. The soft Thai cotton fabric is also becoming popular due to its durability and low price.
Almost every region in Thailand has its own handicrafts, and Chiang Mai, known as the "Rose of the North," is undoubtedly the center of Thai handicrafts. Here, the art of fine brushwork has been passed down for centuries, and handmade artists produce fine lacquerware, hand-painted paper umbrellas, detailed wood carvings, silverware, and sea-green celadon, as well as embroidery, silverware, and jewelry made by the hill tribes of the north.
Other notable products include shimmering bronze, wood and rattan furniture, hand-woven straw mats, Thai musical instruments, black gold inlays, batik fabrics, glazed ceramics and bamboo baskets.
But the pleasures of shopping in Thailand are not limited to traditional items. There are many vibrant new businesses that utilize Thai handicrafts to produce a wide range of affordable items. For example, Thailand has become an important producer and exporter of ready-made garments, and knitwear has become the country's second largest source of foreign exchange. Visitors to local markets and department stores can pick up a wide range of high-quality shirts, suits, jackets, jeans, sweatshirts, etc., at half the price of their counterparts in Europe and the United States. Thai designers have created a number of unique fashions that can be found in Bangkok's many boutiques.
Fine jewelry is another popular item. Skilled gem cutters, goldsmiths and designers use locally produced rubies and sapphires, as well as imported gemstones, to create fine jewelry that attracts discerning buyers from all over the world. Traditional and imaginative modern design tastes are also waiting to be appreciated.
In recent years, the opening of large shopping centers with a variety of stores of all sizes has added a new dimension to the shopping experience. The most famous of these are Siam Center, near the Siam International Hotel, with many fashionable dresses and clothes, while "Siam" is the old name of Thailand; World Trade Center (World Trade Center); Gaysorn Plaza, The Emporium, with a wide range of international brands; teacher Siam Plaza (Old), located in the heart of the city, is a great place for shopping. Siam Plaza is located behind the Chalerm Krung Theater; the River City shopping center next door to the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel has antique stores on the third and fourth floors; and Mah Boon Krong, across the street from Siam Plaza, is the largest shopping mall in the world. Mah Boon Krong, across from Siam Square, is a magnet for young Thais.
Seacon Square is one of the largest shopping centers in Bangkok, and Robinson's, another national chain, has several outlets. Other foreign stores such as Isetan, Sogo, Tokyu and Galleries Lafayette are also located in Bangkok, selling both local and exotic products.
Shoppers will want to experience the bustling atmosphere of a traditional Thai market. While it may lack the comfort of a large department store, it offers a great shopping experience at great prices. Located near the Grand Palace and the Jade Buddha Temple, Bang Lam Phu is a vibrant marketplace where ready-to-wear garments are the mainstay of sales. Pratunam, close to the Indra Hotel, is the place to go for inexpensive clothing, and Sampheng, in the Yaowarat area of Thailand's Chinatown, is a long, narrow street lined with stalls selling everything from gold jewelry to kitchenware. Chatuchak Weekend Market is the largest hawker market, offering a wide range of products made and grown in Thailand, and is open from Friday night to Sunday midnight.
Other popular tourist destinations in the country also have their own shopping areas. For example, Chiang Mai's famous Night Bazaar is filled with locally produced handicrafts; Pattaya (Pataya) is a smaller outlet that epitomizes Bangkok (Bankok); and Hat Yai, far to the south, is the main distribution center for Singaporean, Malaysian and Thai goods.