Continuing last article about places of interest in Rattanakosin Island or called as Bangkok right now, lets have a look at next places.
Wat Arun
When crossing the Chao Praya River by boat or ferry, the view Wat Arun is the most attractive and conspicuous. When viewed from afar, the pagoda-shaped building. There are quite steep stairs that can bring visitors to the top of Wat Arun. From its peak, visitors can enjoy panoramic Chao Praya River and Bangkok’s old city. Very interesting!
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Before the Siamese royal capital was moved to Bangkok, Ayutthaya is the administrative center of the country’s white elephant for over 400 years. In the history of Thailand, this period is called the Ayutthaya period. In the golden era, Ayutthaya once inhabited by one million people, making it the largest city in the world of his day.
As a result of invasion of the Burmese army in the late 18th-century, the city was almost devastated. Nevertheless, his greatness does not necessarily go away. Remains of pagodas and temples can still be enjoyed magnificent today. A visit to Ayutthaya can be a choice very interesting historical attractions.
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