| Author: | Willy Thorn | ISBN: | 9781370860937 |
| Publisher: | Willy Thorn | Publication: | March 31, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Willy Thorn |
| ISBN: | 9781370860937 |
| Publisher: | Willy Thorn |
| Publication: | March 31, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
A guide to Thonburi - Bangkok's original regional national capital.
Includes three walking itineraries, with maps to guide you to 18 temples.
Features: the landmark Wat Arun, Temple of the Dawn
. the enormous Sitting Buddha at Wat Kalayanmit
. Wat Rakhang, the great Temple of the Bells
. Wat Hong Rattanaram's 5oo-year old hidden gold Buddha
. Wat Amaraintharam, aka the 'Little Temple ' a survivor of World War II bombs
. the wrought iron gates & lightning-struck chedi of Wat Prayura
. SIX different temples built by women; by far the highest concentration in Bangkok
. a guide to historical Siamese Art Murals
. a biography of King Taksin ... & more.
Also includes:
. history, background & fast facts, for each temple
. information on famous Buddha statues & relics
. a brief regional history
. an architectural guide
. hundreds of photos
. free postcards
* GOLD guaranteed!!
A guide to Thonburi - Bangkok's original regional national capital.
Includes three walking itineraries, with maps to guide you to 18 temples.
Features: the landmark Wat Arun, Temple of the Dawn
. the enormous Sitting Buddha at Wat Kalayanmit
. Wat Rakhang, the great Temple of the Bells
. Wat Hong Rattanaram's 5oo-year old hidden gold Buddha
. Wat Amaraintharam, aka the 'Little Temple ' a survivor of World War II bombs
. the wrought iron gates & lightning-struck chedi of Wat Prayura
. SIX different temples built by women; by far the highest concentration in Bangkok
. a guide to historical Siamese Art Murals
. a biography of King Taksin ... & more.
Also includes:
. history, background & fast facts, for each temple
. information on famous Buddha statues & relics
. a brief regional history
. an architectural guide
. hundreds of photos
. free postcards
* GOLD guaranteed!!
