We have taken some incredible temple tours. Today the first temple was about an hour from the hotel, giving us a chance to see a bit of Chiang Mai. After driving up the side of a mountain, we took a gondola to the top. It was too hazy to see the valley below. However, totallyContinue reading “Chiang Mai, Thailand Temple Tour”
Category Archives: Temples
Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand
Ayutthaya is a UNESCO heritage site that sits on the ruins of the old city of Ayutthaya. According to our guide, the city was built in the 1200’s, or before. In the 1700’s it burned for a month. It was about a two hour drive from our hotel and is a major tourist attraction. ThereContinue reading “Ayutthaya Historical Park Thailand”
Temple tour in Bangkok
On our first full day in Bangkok we started our morning with a temple tour. We saw three different temple complexes. They were incredible in the sheer size and detail. There were literally dozens of sculptures. Some of the bonsai trees were 800 years old! Everything was beautifully maintained. Just imagine the gold and preciousContinue reading “Temple tour in Bangkok”
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