Temples in Bangkok

Bangkok is full of enigmatic temples (called ‘wats’) that depict the rich and royal culture of the country. The architecture is typically Buddhist and very very awe inspiring. It indeed is a must see if you are planning to visit Bangkok.

The Wat Phra Kaew or the Emerald Buddha is a favorite amongst both tourists and the locals. Located in the heart of the city, it enshrines the highly breath taking sculpture of Lord Buddha carved out from a single block of Jade!

Wat Mahathat: it is the centre of meditation and Buddhism. People come here in search of peace and get completely enthralled by the popular Vipassana Meditation treatment offered here. The classes conducted here are in both Thai and English.

Wat Traimit: this is the famous temple of Golden Budhha, where the worlds largest Golden seated Buddha, measuring approximately 5 meters and weighing five and a half tones, is placed!

Wat Phu Khao Thong:a huge yellow hill crowned temple with a gleaming 58 feet golden chedi is an unusual sight. It houses Lord Buddha’s relics and also serves as the capitals’ crematorium.

For those who are more religiously inclined, the list of temples does not end here. But make sure to visit them in the morning as it is less crowded then. Most of these temples close down after 6pm. Lastly, dress decently so as not to cause annoyance to the Buddhist community.

Walking street pattaya

If you think you are born to party, then don’t miss the vivacious parties that happen every night at Pattaya’s famous “Walking Street” all the year round. Located in south of Pattaya, it is perhaps the most illustrious hang out zone for every age group. The pulsating music and the grooving crowd will force you to leave all your inhibitions behind and put on your dancing shoes.

Walking street is another name for revelry, food and night life. Though it has every thing from junk jewelary stores to unique gift shops and from painting galleries to department stores, you cannot possibly miss one thing and that is the uncountable no. of “Go Go Bars” and their barely clad dancers tempting you to join them and have fun. There are countless such bars not even 5 metres apart, throughout the stretch, and if that doesn’t impress you then head for the pleasing cabaret shows and live music bands etc etc….the choices are infinite.

The Strip pubs and night clubs are a special attraction for all bachelors. It is said that the country’s prostitution gang is also concentrated here at night. So all those going with their Spouses…..Be careful!

Though the Walking street is for those who need a place to indulge in drinking, dancing and partying, pick pocketing is a common problem in this over crowded narrow lane. So let me tell you one way of escaping the thieves…….and that is to get as much money as you plan to squander and come back drained out!