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Echoes of history in the interweaving of time

#Bangkok Itinerary Day 1: Ancient temples and the whisper of time Early in the morning, we drove to Wat Mahathat in Ayutthaya. The ruins of this temple witnessed the prosperity and rise and fall of the Siamese Kingdom. When you step into the temple, you will see ruins everywhere. The pagodas and temples built of red bricks tell hundreds of years of history. The most shocking thing is the head of the Buddha statue wrapped in tree roots, standing there quietly, as if traveling through time and space, gazing at every visitor. We returned to Bangkok in the afternoon and visited the Grand Palace. Every detail of the magnificent building exudes royal majesty and cultural depth, which is dazzling. Day 2: The Interweaving of Buddhism and Life The second day's itinerary was mainly leisurely. We went to the Reclining Buddha Temple, which is famous for its 46-meter-long golden reclining Buddha. Walking in the quiet temple courtyard, you can see believers worshipping Buddha devoutly, and the gentle sound of bells ringing in your ears makes you feel peaceful. Then we came to the Chao Phraya River, took a long-tail boat, shuttled between the canals, and experienced the simple life of the people living on the water. As night falls, the lights on the riverside add a layer of romance to Bangkok's history and modernity.
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Posted: Mar 17, 2025
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