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Rama VIII Bridge in Bangkok

Many of the major bridges spanning the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok are named after Kings. In my opinion, one bridge stands out above all others due to it’s unique atmosphere, created by the abundance of free space and public life that surrounds it. That bridge is the Rama VIII Bridge, named after King Ananda Mahido.

 The bridge itself is a cable-stayed bridge with a peculiar “A” shaped pylon as its only support; located about 1/3 the distance from the west end of the bridge. The cables are painted a gold/yellow color, as are a number of other metal components. It is a beautiful sight to lay eyes on, especially at dusk and into the night.

It is also a haven for young and old alike. As with many of the larger bridges, the space underneath (or nearby) has been set aside for the public. It’s not uncommon to find large groups of locals doing aerobics, jogging, playing football, skateboarding, biking, photography, and all other manner of activities here. As well, just south, and adjacent the bridge on the west bank, is a fairly good sized park. The combination of beautiful architecture combined with a park atmosphere makes this location all the more attractive to city goer’s needing a break and some exercise.

Note – The park and main public hangout are on the west side of the bridge. Their is however a small area under the eastern flank, which harbors a dead end street and small area where you’ll usually find people fishing or just handing out playing “miniaturized” versions of football and other games. This area is sandwiched between a large factory like building and one of the king’s palace’s (off limits to the public).

Chao Phraya River Thailand

 

The Chao Phraya is a major river in Thailand, with its low alluvial river plain marking the mainland of the country. It begins at the confluence of the Ping and Nan river at Nakhon Sawan (also called Pak Nam Pho) in the Nakhon Sawan province. 

The Nan and its biggest confluent, the Yom River, flow nearly parallel from Phitsanulok till Chumsaeng in the north of Nakhon Sawan province. The biggest confluent of the Ping is the Wang River which enters near Sam Ngao district in Tak province. 

The Chao Phraya system drains an area of approximately 160,000 km², of which the largest contribution is the Ping with 35,000 km². The Chao Phraya runs from north to south for 372 km from the central plains to Bangkok and the Gulf of Thailand. However in Chainat the river splits into the main river course and the Tha Chin river, which then flows parallel to the main river and exits to Gulf of Thailand the about 35 km west of Bangkok in Samut Sakhon. 

In the low alluvial plain which begins below the Chainat dam many small canals (khlong) split off from the main river, used for the irrigation of the rice paddies. The cities along the river are Nakhon Sawan, Uthai Thani, Chainat, Singburi, Ang Thong, Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi, Bangkok and Samut Prakan relatively. On old maps the river is named as Menam or Mae Nam, the Thai word for river. The name Chao Phraya is also a Thai feudal title, which can be translated as General. In the English-language media in Thailand the name is often translated as 'river of kings'.

Enchanting Temple of The Dawn, Wat Arun

Wat Arun at 10 Baht coin

 Wat Arun Ratchawararam (Temple of the Dawn) is located in the riverside of Chao Phraya River, at the Western Bank of Bangkok (Thon Buri). The name of Arun itself, may have two meanings, as “Arun” at Thai language, means “Dawn”. However, there another version of the origin of this name, as it was thought that the name was adapted from “Aruna”, Indian God of Dawn.

This is definitely one of the must visit temple in Thailand, landmark of the temple itself has becoming the main icon of Bangkok, and even you can find the picture of this temple at head of 10 baht coin.

Wat Arun opens everyday from 8.30 until 17.30, and the admission of this temple is 50 Baht for visitors. The main feature of this temple is the Khmer-style tower which are encrusted with colourful porcelain. People can climb the steep steps to the top of the tower, and grab an enchanting view of Bangkok riverside from here. This is definitely worth a try, unless you’re afraid of climbing the high-steep steps.

Visiting Wat Arun is one of the most destination preferred by tourists, so that there are a lot of day tour package offered by many tour and travel agents. Usually, the tour of Wat Arun is combined with Grand Palace, Chao Phraya River Cruise, and also Wat Pho, to make a one memorable day of Bangkok trip.

Despite the name of Wat Arun means “Temple of the Dawn”, the most stunning view of Wat Arun can be seen while sunset, as you’ll see the enchanting light from the temple tower, which combined with the dark blue color of the sky as the background. Definitely worth a visit! Wat Arun figures in one of Thailand's most colorful festival, the Royal Tod Kathin, in which the King travels down in a procession of Royal barges to present new robes to the monks after their three-month lent period.

Grand Palace IN Bangkok, Thailand.

The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew are two very popular Bangkok tourist attractions. Wat Phra Kaew is also known as the Emerald Buddha. This is one of the most respected Buddhist temples in the world. It is located very close to a Grand Palace. 

The Emerald Buddha was created 500 years after the real Buddha experienced Nirvana. The history of the Emerald Buda Temple is very interesting, and the structure is even more impressive when seen firsthand.

 

The Grand Palace is where the 18th century kings of Thailand used to live. King Rama I started the construction of the palace in 1782. Ever since, many additions have been constructed. As a result it has significantly increased its size. Bangkok is a beautiful tourist location with many ancient Buddhist temples.

Art Museums We Loved In Europe & Asia – King’s Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand.

During our 55 years of International travel, Art Museums in Europe and Asia always attracted my wife and I. This week, we visit a museum fit for a king because it was originally built for a king. Be ready to be bowled over by its golden splendor. The King’s Grand Palace in Bangkok is one of the world’s richest royal complexes. Since the 18th century the Palace has been the Thai royal residence; except that today’s 83 year old King Bhumibol Adulyadej doesn’t live there anymore.

The King’s Grand Palace

Location: Na Phra Lan Road, Old City (Rattanakosin)

Open: Daily 08:30 - 15:30 

Tickets: Cost 200 baht. One ticket includes entry to Vimanmek Palace and Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall.

The palace which has served as the official King’s residence from the 18^th century on, was constructed in l782. Today, it’s a huge 218,400 square meters surrounded by a 4 sided wall. Within the complex are government offices, the Royal Chapel of the Emerald Buddha and the royal residences. Today they stand unoccupied because the present King of Thailand prefers to reside at the Chitralada Palace, moving there after his brother, King Ananda Mahidol experienced a mysterious death in Palace.. The current king, Bhumibol Adulyaden decided the Chitralada Palace might be a safer place for him.

Abhisek dusit museum IN BANGKOK

Abhisek dusit museum

Maijishan Grottoes in China

The Maijishan Grottoes  a series of 194 caves cut in the side of the hill of Majishan in Tianshui, Gansu Province, northwest China. This example of rock cut architecture contains over 7,200 Buddhist sculptures and over 1,000 square meters of murals. Construction began in the Later Qin era (384-417 CE).

Maijishan Mountain is placed on the first list of state key scenic spots by its peculiar grottoes, exquisite clay sculptures luxuriant vegetation, all kinds geologies and landforms, mountain peaks. Its main area is 142km2 including Maijishan Grottoes, the Immortal Cliff, the Stone Gate, Quxi Stream and Jieting Hot Spring. Maijishan Grottoes was first built in Later Qin (384-417.D) constructed successively during the 12 dynasties which are West Qin, Northern Wei, West Wei, Northern Zhou, Sui, Tang, Five Dynasty, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing. Although many earthquakes and conflagration, it still remains 194 caves, 7200 sculpture, 1000 square M fresco which are excatived on the cliff about 30-80m high form the ground, more than 70 percent caves were excavated in the North dynasty. When clay sculpture were popular, well-shaped and excellent art, They reach the climax of sculpture works in early period. 

Qinling chains in scenic area are the main boundary between North and South nature geography. There are two plant areas, China-Japan, China-Himalayas areas. They include much kind of plants of North China, Central China, and Himalayas. 

Menxinduo Higher plant 223 genera, 873 categories, 2738 species, of which bryophyte plant has 53 genera, 98 categories, 138 species, pteridophyte 21 genera, 43 categories, 92 species, angiosperm 141 genera, 712 categories, 2456 species, gymnosperm 8 genera, 20 categories, 48 species. Preserving Xyophyta 20 species including metase quoia, kinkgo, white bark pine etc. the rare key protected plant listed by state has 31 species, (1 level 1 species, 2 level 7 species, 3 level 23 species), forestation coverage reaches 76% wild animal, birds 12 classes, 34 genera, 95 species, beast 6 classes, 18 genera, 29 species, the rare animals protected by state, 6 classes.7 genera, 18 species.

  

 The scenic spots lies in the joint of QiLian-North Qinlin chains. It forms very complicated geologies and landforms due to movement in Yinzi, Yanshan, and Himalayas. Hot Spring and Quxi Stream is metamorphic rock. Maiji Mountain, the lmmortal clitt, is purple red sandstone rock, while the Stone Gate granite. They have different geology and landform in small area, the abundant forest and flower, the stream and waterfall compose of over 180 scenic spots. They show landscape abundance and variety. The reason of protuberant globular valve: The grottoes kept its fine sculpture of 12 feudal dynasties. It possesses large-scale sculpture museum with 1600 years. It provides precious material studding sculpture, painting, arts and crafts, architecture and religion such as Buddhism. The constructed cave in North Wei (408-534A.D) play an important role for its long history in China even in the world, well preserved well shaped, lively figure. There are biggest palace--shaped building in northern dynasties of Chinese grottoes in these 21 grottoes. 

Building in wall--painting, skill methods and completed methods are both the best important and valuable works. This abundant building material in northern dynasties is the most precious and important illustration in studying grottoes' nationalism, ancient construction, and freseo. There are about 2738 higher vegetation in the scenic spot, of which 60 genus the 3rd Age xylophta 20 genera, the rare vegetation 31 and 18 genera rare animal protected by State. There is such abundant biology in warm temperature Zone of 34 N latitude; its varieties have typical significance. Maijishan Plant is accepted as member by IUCN. Spectacular Maiji peak, exquisite clay carving temple building under cliff, peculiar landform, about plant clear stream and waterfall combine naturally made up a harmonious landscape of mankind and nature.                               

Fort Cochi Beach in kerala

Fort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. This is one of a handful of water-related areas in the south west of mainland Kochi, and collectively known as Old West or Kochi Kochi. Next to it is Mattancherry. Even a casual stroll through the Fort Cochin is located in the port city of Kochi in Kerala is enough to make you feel transported to another world and time. The architectural style of buildings and layout of the city and easy to do in Fort Kochi in Kerala is different from other cities.

 Since the Fort Kochi was held under the Portuguese, Dutch and British at various times, the area is still a significant impact on architecture. Fort Kochi or Fort Cochin is one of the three urban areas make up the present city of Kochi in Kerala, India. The other two regions together comprise the city of Kochi Mattancherry and Ernakulam. Interestingly, the port city of Cochin was the first municipal borough 1866-1967. It 'was in 1967, the three largest municipalities, and some neighboring areas joined to form a new company in Kochi. Fort Cochin is counted among the main attractions today Kochi in Kerala, but there was once a fishing village of no importance in the pre-colonial Kerala. He was baptized as Fort Kochi after the territory was given to the Portuguese in the year 1503 by Raja of Kochi. Raja gave the Portuguese permission to build a fort near the water to protect their commercial interests.

Fort Kochi is a region in the city of Kochi in Kerala, India. This is one of a handful of water-related areas in the south west of mainland Kochi, and collectively known as Old West or Kochi Kochi. Next to it is Mattancherry. Even a casual stroll through the Fort Cochin is located in the port city of Kochi in Kerala is enough to make you feel transported to another world and time. The architectural style of buildings and layout of the city and easy to do in Fort Kochi in Kerala is different from other cities.