Relish a Regal and Religious Experience

Relish a Regal and Religious Experience

Thailand’s most sacred statue, the Emerald Buddha, resides at the grandioseWat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), right next to the former residenceof royalty, the Grand Palace. The murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana, amagical epic, are otherworldly. But so are the gilt-covered pagodas and Buddhistimages in the country’s number-one tourist attraction.What is also fascinating is how many everyday Thais come here to pray. Watchingthem observe age-old Buddhist rituals is a genuine slice of Thai life, served freshevery day.The temple and palace, located in the historic Rattanakosin Island, are only a shortwalk from other marvels, such as Wat Pho (home of the Reclining Buddha and atraditional massage school), as well as the National Museum, the City Pillar and theNational Gallery.

CREDIT : TAT OF THAILAND