Bangkok - City of Angles

The Golden Budha temple

Vimanmek Palace (Cloud Mansion) is located behind the National Assembly. This palace is believed to be the world largest building made entirely of golden teak. The building was originally constructed on Srichang Island in the Gulf of Siam by King Rama V (King Chulalongkorn). In 1901, the building was moved to its present site which was Bangkok suburbs at that time.

A traditional building in Vimanmek Palace complex that has already renovated
I am in front of Budha statue

From Chidlom Skytrain Station, people then can walk and go around to shopping mall, hotel, and restaurants nearby without worry of high traffic of Bangkok city (you can go through the second-layer walk site).

Deluxe Room of Conrad Hotel - Bangkok

Bangkok city as viewed from Conrad Hotel room

About Bangkok

Bangkok or Krung Thep which means the City of Angels was constructed in 1782 or 223 years ago. Presently, Bangkok has approximately 10 million population and it is considered one of the biggest city in the world.

Bangkok has retained its traditional charm with a mixture of old cultural heritage and new modern skyscrapers, luxurious hotels, shopping centers, street shoppings, famous Thai food, restaurants, sports, entertainment, etc.

Travelling from Bangkok International Airport to downtown and around Bangkok can be made by the express way system. Mass rapid transit consists of elevated electric train went into operation at the end of 1999. Also, subway system is now under construction.

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