Golden Buddha

This was a huge Buddha statue made of solid gold, approximately 5.5 tons in weight. We always remove our shoes before entering a temple and kneel down, feet under us. It is a peaceful and sacred experience.

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Day Three in Bangkok

November 13th 2005
Today, we toured the city, including China Town, Wat Traimit (the temple of the Golden Buddha - all 5.5 tons of him), Wat Pho (the Reclining Buddha, also lots of gold), ate lunch on a big river boat, walked through heavy rain back to the bus, and had dinner at the Suan Lum night market in Bangkok. ... read more

Asia » Thailand » Central Thailand » Bangkok

A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more

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