If you have never toured East Asia, and booked your vacation flights to Bangkok and back, then you are in for a life changing experience. Being the largest city in Thailand, it is famed for converging business and pleasure. But one of the most amazing attractions in Bangkok, is the city's countless temples. You can get lost in them. Below are some of the most popular temples in Bangkok.
• The Temple of the Emerald Buddha - this statue of Buddha is carved from a single block of jade and considered to be one of the most important Buddhist temples in Thailand. It is locally known as WatPhraKaew.
• WatMahathat is home to the largest monastic order in the world. It is renowed for its study of meditation and Buddhism. There are classes conducted on meditation daily by the monks of the temple.
• Next up is the WatPrayoon. Located on the western banks of the Chao Phraya River, it is symbolic for its inverted bell shaped pagoda and is home to Buddha's relics.
• The WatSaket or the temple of the golden mount is famed for its golden "crown". Originally built in the 14th century it was renovated during the 18th century. It is built on an artificial man made hill and is a sight to behold from afar.
• The WatSutat or commonly known as the Giant Swing, known for the huge red swing that is situated at the entrance of the temple. The temple also is home to wall murals and teak panel doors that are hand carved. The giant swing stands at 21. 15 meters.
If you are travelling with your family, then vacations can be costly and you will not have the time or the money to visit all the locations. However, you can save money by looking for cheap flights to Bangkok, ensuring you spend the majority of the money in Bangkok and not on travel. If you are a Londoner, then many leading airlines offer flights from London to Bangkok. Speak to your travel agent to ensure that you get the best rates or you can book online.
If you are travelling from London airport, there are several renowned airlines offering flights from London to Bangkok. So start planning your next dream vacation today and look for the best flight rates online.
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