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Thailand / Bangkok / Wat Suthat (Giant Swing)

3 Buddha statues at Wat Suthat

3 Buddha statues at Wat Suthat

This temple on Bamrung Muang Road took 27 years to build. It is famous for the excellent murals in the Bot, built in the reign of King Rama III (1824-1851). The Vihara should be seen for its collection of gilded Buddha images. The temple complex is open daily 9:00-17:00.

In front of the temple is the famous Giant Swing. Many shops surrounding Wat Suthat sell a complete range of Buddhist ecclesiastic supplies.

Attractions:

  • The Grand Palace

  • Wat Pra Kaeo

  • Wiman Mek Palace (Celestial Residence)

  • Royal Barges

  • Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)

  • Wat Arun

  • Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)

  • Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple)

  • Wat Saket (Golden Mount)

  • Erawan Shrine

  • Sanam Luang

  • Lumphini Park

  • Jim Thompson's House

  • Suan Pakkard Residence

  • Ban Kamthieng

  • Pasteur Institute (Snake Farm)

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