A solid gold Buddha statue weighing 5.5 tons in Thailand.

June 17, 2016 08:20

(Baonghean.vn) - In Thailand, over 90% of the population follows Buddhism, so wherever you go in Thailand, you can easily find buildings with Buddhist architectural styles.

Tourists are not surprised to learn that Thailand has over 3,000 temples and pagodas, many of which are famous. Therefore, spiritual tourism has become one of Thailand's strengths and always attracts a large number of Vietnamese tourists.

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The Golden Buddha Temple is a must-see attraction on tour itineraries for companies worldwide visiting Bangkok, Thailand..
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The Buddha statue, measuring 3 meters in height and weighing 5.5 tons, was cast from solid gold.
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The stunning and gleaming golden Buddha statue attracts many international tourists who come here to visit and admire it.
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The unique architecture inside the Golden Buddha Temple.
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The reclining Buddha statue at the Golden Buddha Temple in Bangkok.
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After visiting and paying respects at the Golden Buddha Temple, tourists will have a ritual of tying threads around their wrists performed by the monks for good luck.
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Along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok are many famous temples and pagodas built with elaborate designs.
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A temple complex along the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok is nearing completion.
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After enjoying a scenic cruise on the Chao Phraya River, tourists will visit the boat temple, and one of the most meaningful actions they can take is to buy food for the "monastic" fish at the temple.
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The Boat Temple in Bangkok is built in the architectural style of a Chinese boat, combined with Thai architecture featuring soaring roofs reminiscent of the Ayutthaya period. In front of the temple is a model of a ship, commemorating Thailand's maritime trade relations with neighboring countries.
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Right along the main streets in the heart of Bangkok, temples and pagodas are being built.
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Along Bangkok's roads, you'll find structures designed and built in the Buddhist architectural style.
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Tourists love taking photos of temples and pagodas in Thailand.


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