Trip Overview :

         Wat Po, the oldest and largest Wat in Bangkok, was built in the 16th century during the Ayutthaya period and then almost completely rebuilt in 1781 by King Rama I. It features the largest reclining Buddha and the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand and was the earliest canter for public education.

         Wat Arun or The Temple of Dawn. It is located on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River. Today, Wat Arun has a long, elongated, Khmer-style, Prang, the tower, and four minor towers symbolizing Mount Meru, the terrestrial representation of the thirty-three heavens. The Prang is covered with pieces of porcelain, which Chinese boats coming to Bangkok used as ballast.

         Wat Benchama Bophit. This Wat is made of white Carrana marble, so hence its tourist name, Marble Temple. The courtyard behind the Bot exhibits 53 Buddha images, representing famous images and styles from all over Asia, Thailand and other Buddhist countries. It is excellent place to watch religious festivals and moonlit processions.

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