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Tuesday, 2 April 2013

Wat Pho (วัดโพธิ์) Bangkok, Thailand

~ ~ ~Wat Pho วัดโพธิ์~ ~ ~

The Wat Pho is one of the largest and oldest wats in Bangkok and

is home to more than one thousand Buddha images, as well as one

of the largest single Buddha images, the Reclining Buddha.

Wat Pho (Thai: วัดโพธิ์,)

a Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon

district, Bangkok, Thailand.

It is located in the Rattanakosin

district directly adjacent to the

Grand Palace.

It known also as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha,

name is Wat Phra Chettuphon Wimon Mangkhlaram Ratchaworamahawihan

(Thai: วัดพระเชตุพนวิมลมังคลารามราชวรมหาวิหาร).

The temple is also known as the

birthplace of traditional Thai massage.

< Reclining Buddha >

Most people go straight to the enormous Reclining Buddha in the

northwestern corner of the compound section.

It is more than 43m (141 ft) long and 15m (49 ft) high.

The statue is brick, covered with layers of plaster and gold leaf the feet are inlaid with
mother-of-pearl illustrations of 108 auspicious laksanas (characteristics) of the Buddha.

Outside, the grounds contain 91 chedis (stupas or mounds), four

viharns (halls), and a bot (the central shrine in a Buddhist temple).

< Thai massage >

The temple is home to one of the earliest Thai massage

schools. For Thai massage therapists, the medical inscription inside

the temple acts as a base for treatment. There are 60 plaques

inscribed, 30 each for the front and back of human body.

Address

248 Thanon Thai Wang Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon Bangkok 10200, Thailand

Contact number

+66 2 281 2831

Websites

watpomassage.com

Place of Worship

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Retrieved From :

http://www.hotelclub.com/blog/top-5-must-see-places-in-bangkok/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Pho

Monday, 1 April 2013

Wat Arun, Bangkok, Thailand ♡

Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn)

Wat Arun ("Temple of the Dawn") is a Buddhist temple (wat)

in the Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok,

Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River.

The full name of the temple is Wat Arun Ratchawararam

Ratchawaramahawihan (วัดอรุณราชวรารามราชวรมหาวิหาร). Wat Arun is a

little unusual as it's really the only major tourist attraction on the

Thonburi side of the river.

At Wat Arun, best views of Wat Arun come at sunset.

There are several restaurants and coffee shops

across the river that makes fine viewpoints.

Besides, the outstanding feature of Wat Arun is its central prang

(a prang is a Khmer-style pagoda), which is about

80 meters tall and symbolizes the legendary

Mount Meru, center of the universe.

It is possible to climb the prang, using

some very steep exterior steps, to

two terraces providing fine views.

The corners are surrounded by four smaller satellite prangs, which

are dedicated to the wind god Phra Phai. The prangs are decorated

by seashells and bits of porcelain which were used as ballast by

boats coming to Bangkok from China.

Around the base of the prang are various sculptures of ancient

Chinese soldiers and animals. Over the second terrace are four

statues of the Hindu god Indra riding on Erawan.

Moreover, at the riverside are six pavilions (sala) in Chinese style,

made of green granite and contain landing bridges.

Next to the prangs is the Ordination Hall with the Niramitr Buddha

image said to have been designed by King Rama II. The front

entrance of the Ordination Hall has a roof with a central spire,

decorated in colored ceramic and stuccowork sheated in colored

china.

Visitor Information

Address:

Wang Doem, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok, Thailand

Phone: 2465-5640

Public transport:

Bus: 19, 57, or 83

Ferry: Tha Tien Pier (by Wat Pho) to Wat Arun Pier

It is open every day from 8.30am to 5.30pm

Retrieved from:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wat_Arun

http://www.bangkok.com/attraction-temple/wat-arun.htm

Universal Studios Singapore (^__^)

* Singapore Merlion *

Since I am small, I had been going Singapore. That time Singapore

doesn't have Universal Studios Singapore. I go Singapore just visit

my relatives, shopping with family, and go to Singapore Zoo.

Singapore Zoo is big and got variety of animals that I never see.

Now, Singapore is more improvement. 2011 year, Universal Studios

are arising. One day, I will go to Universal Studios. I am from Johor,

I go to Singapore by car it just need 3 hours.

Universal Studios Singapore is located within the boundaries of

Resorts World Sentosa on the island of Sentosa in Singapore. It was

the first Universal Studios that was made in the 21st century,

making it the latest installment of the Universal Studios

Corporation.

Universal Studios Singapore has seven themed zones

First theme zone >>>Hollywood

Second theme zone>>>New York

Third theme zone >>>Sci-Fi City

Fourth theme zone >>>Ancient Egypt

Fifth theme zone >>>The Lost World

Sixth theme zone >>>Far Far Away

Seventh theme zone >>>Madagascar

The Lost World is the zone that has the most similar features to the

other Universal Studios theme parks through its water-based

attractions like Jurassic Park Rapids Adventure and Water world.

The Universal Studios Singapore is open

Daily

10am to 9pm

(Park operating hours is subject to change without notice)

Ticket sales

From 9am to 9pm

Website

www.rwsentosa.com/Attractions/Universal Studios Singapore

Address

Universal Studios Singapore,

8 Sentosa Gateway

Singapore 098269

Contact number

+65 6577 8888

Ticket

Adult (ages 13-64)

One Day Non-Peak Pass $68

One Day Peak Pass $74

Two Day Pass $118

Child (ages 4 to 12)

One Day Non-Peak Pass $50

One Day Peak Pass $54

Two Day Pass $88

Seniors (Age 65 and above)

One Day Non-Peak Pass $32

One Day Peak Pass $36

Two Day Pass $58

Retrieved from :

http://www.universalstudios.com/

http://www.yoursingapore.com/content/traveller/en/browse/see-and-do/family-fun/attraction/universal-studios.html

Taiwan ❤Cingjing Veterans Farm❤

Taiwan is one of the places that I want go travel. I choose Cingjing

Veterans Farm because, environment is warm and got animal that

I like it that is sheep. In addition to, there are got a lot of animal at

Cingjing Veterans Farm. Before go to Cingjing Veterans Farm let

me introduce this place to all.

The Cingjing Veterans Farm is situated at the Renai Township of

Nantou County, 8 km north of Wushe Section, Tai 14A Route of

Central Cross-Island Highway in Central Taiwan. The Cingjing

Veterans Farm is opened to public since February

20th, 1961. Its altitude is 1,750 meters above the sea. The weather

is generally mild all year round. In the months from May to

September, the temperatures average between 15℃ and 23℃. The

Farm produces various kinds of fruits including: peaches, pears,

plums, and kiwi fruit.

Facilities in the Farm include: the Tourist Center, the Green

Grasslands, the Small Swiss Garden, the Recreation Center for

visitors, the Shoushan Park, the Guest House and a Stock

Nurturing Center.

The working partners of the Farm are putting in all efforts to

incorporate the Farm with nearby tourism projects, making it an

attraction, to provide a cozy and enjoyable nature trip for all

visitors.

Chingjing Veterans Farm also is a place for enjoy, release stress

from working environment. Tourists can enjoy their travel without

any tension.

Retrieved from

http://www.cingjing.gov.tw/en/about/index.php

http://eng.taiwan.net.tw/pda/m1.aspx?sNo=0002015

Golden Temple of Amritsar (Harmandir Sahib) India♥

The Harmandir Sahib (or Hari Mandir) in Amritsar, Punjab,

is the holiest shrine in Sikhism.

It also known as the Golden Temple, it was officially renamed

Harmandir Sahib in March 2005.

The Golden Temple of Amritsar is still fully alive with religious

fervor and sacredness,

and visitors are welcomed to join in the experience.

The Golden Temple is open to visitors, like all Sikh temples. The

only restrictions are that visitors must not drink alcohol, eat meat

or smoke in the shrine.