Bangkok 2004 - BillJones' Photos

As part of my tour to Vietnam I also visited Bangkok, Thailand for three days. I thoroughly enjoyed the tours of the Royal Palace and Wat Pho. It was especially delightful to have lunch at the famous Oriental Hotel.

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BillJones > Bangkok as seen from the 38th floor restaurant in our hotel.

BillJones > At one end of Chinatown in Bangkok, in the temple of Wat Traimit, is hidden the world's largest solid gold Buddha image. Weighing in at five and a half tons, the 15-foot tall seated image is worth in the neighborhood of US$14 Million. At some point, it was covered in plaster, most likely in an attempt to hide the valuable icon from thieves or looters. The true nature of the Golden Buddha wasn't discovered until it was moved to its present location at Wat Traimit in 1955. When the image was being prepared for its move, some of the plaster was chipped off, revealing the gold underneath. Bits of the plaster can be seen in a case to the left of the statue.

BillJones > Just outside the temple of Wat Traimit are these prayer bells.

BillJones > The gold-plated Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho in Bangkok is 151 feet long and 50 feet high. The feet and the eyes are engraved with mother-of-pearl decorations.

BillJones > The head of the Reclining Buddha

Bangkok as seen from the 38th floor restaurant in our hotel.

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