In the midst of dynamic modern growth, Bangkok miraculously manages to preserve its cultural heritage to a marked degree. The soaring roofs and gleaming spires of the Grand Palace and the city's many historic temples – Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Temple of Dawn and other evocative shrines – present the visitor with a picture of medieval Oriental wonder; the very stuff of Eastern fairy tales and contained within Bangkok's monuments and sights are treasures of the nation's artistic and cultural endeavour that typify the land and the people. The influence of the past and the enduring threads of the social fabric are not limited to the static. They continue to pervade daily life. Files of saffron-robed monks making their early morning alms round, for example, present an image unaltered in essentials by the passing of time. Today's backdrop of high-rise buildings serve only to emphasise the exotic and timeless scene, while the city draws definition from it. Indeed, there is much to discover, and in addition to the city's most famous monuments there are numerous lesser known sights of great interest. The Chapel of the Emerald Buddha, which enshrines the national palladium, rightly tops the sightseeing list, but Bangkok numbers more than 400 temples, many of which have their own fascination. A similar selection can be made with museums. The National Museum is excellent and comprehensive, but as impressive in their own way are the Jim Thompson House, Vimanmek Mansion and Suan Pakkad Palace, all of which house fine art collections within noteworthy settings. Not least, cruising the Chao Phraya river and the remaining canals which once made Bangkok the “Venice of the East” offers a glimpse of traditional revering lifestyles, affording insights into the history and character of this wondrous city. City map of Bangkok with bus routes is distributed for free at the TAT Tourist Information counters in town and in the Bangkok International Airport.
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This is a train museum where steam engines, train models, and miniature trains are exhibited along with the story of world railway systems. |
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Located on Phetchaburi Road. The theatre hosts contemporary plays Lumphini Park. |
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Situated next to the better known Chatuchak Weekend Market on Phahonyothin Road, |
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It is an old park, originally a garden in the Saranrom Palace. It is not a big park but its perfect location makes it a good spot for relaxing after a visit to the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. An old European style fountain faces the main gate. |
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Dusit Zoo, managed by the Zoological Park Organisation, is where visitors can inspect various species of tropical animals. |
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This is located at Km.9, Ram Indra Road, Minburi. The area of 170 acres is divided into 2 parts : the Safari Park and the Marine Park. |
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Rivers and canals referred to maenam and khlong in Thai have always been vital forms of communication. When the capital of Thailand was moved to Bangkok in 1782 (the beginning of the Rattanakosin period), the capital was laced with canals, so Bangkok was sometimes called the "VENICE OF THE EAST" by European visitors. |
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A large open public ground on Phahonyothin Road, is where people buy and sell a thousand loval products including food, clothing, household products, handicrafts, pets, and pot plants. |
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Bangkok's China Town is an old business centre covering a large area around Yaowarat Road and Charoen Krung Road. |
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Shopping is one of Bangkok's major attractions. Favourite purchases include Thai silk and cottons, modern and traditional jewellery featuring precious gemstones, semiprecious gemstones, silverware, nielloware, pewterware, ceramics, celadon, woodcarvings, paintings, and clothing. |
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Numerous shops, and department stores sell jewellery, gemstones, antiques, ceramics, leather goods, men's and women's clothing, handicrafts, Thai silk and cottons, electrical and photographic goods. |
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The area is a major gemstone dealing and jewellery manufacturing area. |
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The area encompasses several department stores and shopping centers, such as the World Trade Center, Siam Square, Siam Center and Mahboonkrong. |
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Concentrated largely between Soi Nana (Soi 3) and Soi Asoke (Soi 21), several shops, shopping centers and department stores offer a broad range of Thai and imported items. |
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