The Jade Buddha Temple in Bangkok Grand Palace ranks among the top tourist attractions in Thailand. Jade Buddha Temple is not only an important royal place for jade Buddha, but also because of its exquisite decoration and the world's longest beautiful mural about Ramayana, which has been extremely attractive since ancient times and shocked people's hearts, and is known as "the most beautiful among the beautiful".
The construction of Shuanglong Temple in Sutie Mountain, chiang mai started from Lanna Dynasty in 1916, and it was used to worship the Buddha relics. It was decorated with beautiful Lanna artistic style, magnificent and generous, and its golden walls made people feel dazzling and colorful. Shuanglong Temple is located in the fertile mountains in the middle of the north, combining the cool climate and the solemnity and magic different from other places, forming a unique style.
Ayutthaya historical site in Ayutthaya, the palace of the longest dynasty in Siam history, has a history of 417 years. In 1991, it was selected as a world cultural heritage by the World Cultural Heritage Organization. After centuries of Ayutthaya dynasty, most of its architectural relics were scattered, but people can still feel its beauty and prosperity.
The Li Ming Temple in Bangkok is located next to the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. It was built in the period of Emperor III of Bangkok Dynasty. It has 33 floors and is also regarded as the highest temple in the world. It is decorated with colorful porcelain, which is the most remarkable Thai feature in the eyes of foreigners. Li Ming Temple has also become a part of the symbol of Thailand National Tourism Administration.
The historical site of Western Saschanalai in Sukhothai, where remains of the ancient city with high artistic and cultural values are preserved from prehistoric human times. In 1991, the historical site of Western Saschanalai was also included in the World Heritage List. The biggest feature of the ancient city is the use of a large area of red clay bricks. Because the ancient city is hidden in the mountains and far away from the disturbance of modern society, it has become the most complete place to study Thai history.
The Sukhothai historical site in Sukhothai was also rated as a world cultural heritage in 1991. The architectural features of Sukhothai historical site and the small town sites around it are all soft and unique artistic styles, and they are an important birthplace of Thai art and culture. Whether it is Thai writing or systematic urban planning, especially in art, the Buddha statue in Sukhothai is the most beautiful proof of Thai art.
The Panong Temple in Panong House in Nakong was built by Pramah Haga Saba and 5 other monks as early as 2,3 years ago. In 1975, due to the continuous storms, Nakhon Panong Temple collapsed. After that, all Thais actively donated money to rebuild the temple, which was not completed until 1979, making it stand tall again. Every year on the occasion of the full moon in March, Buddhists from all directions will participate in the grand carnival of Nakhon Panong House.
The Buddha Pagoda in the Buddha Pagoda House is a national treasure monument. "Buddha Tower" means the first tower. In the National Museum of Buddhist Pagoda, the artistic features of the previous Cambodian era are preserved.
Historical site of Nakhon Ratchasima. The buildings here were built in the 16th year of the Buddha's calendar of the first emperor of Surya Walaman Dynasty, during the reign of Brahmanism, and they integrated the style and characteristics of ancient Khmer. The palace was repaired with stones, the largest stone in Thailand, and the palace doorframes and promenades were engraved with exquisite Khmer characters.
The Auspicious Buddha Temple in Kaowang Mountain National Historical Park in Fopi Prefecture, also known as Kaowang, is the only royal palace built on the mountain in Thailand. The King of Thailand once came to the mountain to hold a blessing activity, and then ordered the repair and construction of Kaowang National Historical Park. There are stupas in the west of the mountain, Buddhist relics in the middle of the mountain, and Jade Buddha Temple in the east of the mountain. The most remarkable feature is the perfect combination of the size and terrain of the exquisite stupas. (contributed by Kunming Office of Thailand Tourism Bureau)
Thai folk customs:
Thailand is located in the southeast of Asia, in the middle of Indochina Peninsula, bordering Siam Bay in the southeast, Myanmar in the northwest, Malaysia in the southwest, Laos in the northeast, Cambodia in the southeast, with an area of 513,115 square kilometers, and the Andaman Sea in the southwest. The coastline is more than 26 kilometers long. People compare the territory of a country to the head of an elephant, with the north representing the elephant crown, the northeast representing the elephant ear, the Siam Bay representing the elephant mouth, and the southern strip representing the elephant trunk. The terrain is mainly plain, which is divided into six parts: the mountainous area in the north, which is spread all over the tropical rain forest, is one of the main agricultural areas, rich in teak, and the main city is Chiang Mai; The central part is the famous Chao Phraya River Plain, which is fertile and rich in rice. It is the heart of Thailand and the most densely populated area, and the main city is Bangkok. The east is the southeast coast, with many scenic beaches; The northeast is the plateau, which is the main producing area of the famous jasmine fragrant rice; The southern part is mountainous and hilly, and Phuket-located in the northern part of Malay Peninsula, with charming scenery, is a tourist resort and the main producing area of bird's nest. This area is rich in tin, iron, magnesium and other minerals, and it is also the main producing area of rubber, and the main city is Hehe.
Thailand is one of the important tourist countries in Asia. Its charming tropical customs, sunny climate, unique Buddhist culture and gourmet culture are important reasons for attracting tourists. It not only has a long and splendid history and culture and a long-standing Buddhist tradition, but also has the prosperity and fashion of modern life. Bangkok, the capital, is the political, economic and cultural center of Thailand and an important tourist center of Southeast Asia.
Thailand is an ancient civilization with a history of more than 2, years of Buddhism, which is the state religion. 9% of the people believe in Buddhism, as well as Muslims, Christians and other religions. All religions, big or small, are protected by the Constitution and have equal legal status. Thailand is a Buddhist country with many temples and statues of Buddha everywhere, so it is also called "the country of thousands of Buddhas" and "the country of yellow robes". Thai silk and handicrafts are world-famous, and folk dances and arts are rich and colorful. The "shemale" is Thailand's unique cultural landscape and an important factor to attract foreign tourists, making Thailand the leading tourist country in Southeast Asia.
Thailand has 73 prefectures and 675 counties. According to geographical characteristics, the whole country can be divided into four regions: northern Thailand, central Thailand, northeastern Thailand and southern Thailand. It has a long history, a long coastline, beautiful rivers and mountains, dense forests and rich tourism resources. Bangkok, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Hoai and Phuket are the five major tourist centers in China.
Thailand is a multi-ethnic country. There are more than 3 ethnic groups in * * *, mainly Thai and Lao, accounting for 4 and 35 respectively. Others include Malay, khmer people, Miao, Gui and Yao. There are more than 4 million overseas Chinese and Thai Chinese, accounting for 8.5% of the total population. Chinese are in charge of the political, economic and cultural lifeline of Thailand.
There are many ceremonies and complicated manners in Thailand, and all ethnic groups have different ceremonies and manners. Thai people are the main ethnic group in Thailand, so the etiquette of Thai people is basically the etiquette of Thai people.
Thais should greet each other with folded hands on their chests. The method is to put the palms together between their chests. This is a greeting ceremony, which is equivalent to shaking hands in the west. The higher the palms are raised, the deeper the respect. When ordinary people see the king, they should raise their hands above their heads. When young people see their elders, they should raise their hands to their foreheads. When equal people meet, they should raise their hands below their noses. The elders should return the gift to the younger generation and lift it to the chest, and the hands should not be higher than the chest. Those with lower status or younger age should pay their respects first.
if someone offers you a folded hand, you must reciprocate, otherwise it is impolite. Bow your head a little when you are folded and say, "Savady!" (Sawattdee, that is, "hello"). There is no need to shake hands after the two sides salute each other, men and women do not shake hands when they meet, and laymen cannot shake hands with monks.
Don't wear dark glasses when talking with others, gesture moderately, and don't point your finger at the other person. When you walk in front of others (whether they are sitting or standing), you can't hold your head high and swagger, you must bow down to express your apologies for what you have to do. This is especially true when women walk in front of others. Students must bend their hands when they walk in front of the teacher.
Thailand is a kingdom, and the Thai people have great respect for the royal family. As tourists, they should do as the Romans do, pay tribute to their king, queen, prince and princess, and stand up when the national anthem is played in the cinema or the portrait of the king appears on the screen. Whenever there is a grand assembly, banquet, or even before the theater begins to perform, the "ode to the king" should be played or played first. The whole audience here stands still and is not allowed to walk or talk. Pedestrians on the road must stand on the spot, and soldiers and policemen should stand at attention and salute, otherwise it will be considered disrespectful to the king.
Ways to get along
Thailand is known for its tolerance and hospitality. They show a smile and humility to everyone. Ordinary travelers can easily adapt to local customs and habits. However, the following are particularly noteworthy:
Monarchical system
Traditionally, Thais have deep admiration for members of the royal family. Visitors should show respect to Tai Huang, Empress Dowager and their children. For example, at 8: a.m. and 18: p.m. every day, when the national anthem is playing in public places, you should stand. If you participate in public occasions attended by members of the royal family, the best way is to observe and imitate the etiquette of the people present.
micro-religion
Thailand's laws have many chapters on illegal acts against religion, including Buddhism and other faiths with the largest number of followers. All the Buddha statues, big or small, intact or broken, are sacred. Please don't climb the Buddha! The general requirement is not to do "disrespectful" behavior to Buddha statues. Dress neatly when visiting Buddhist temples-don't be topless, or wear shorts or sleeveless shirts. You should not wear shoes to enter the temple hall dedicated to the Buddha statue. Please feel free to take off your shoes. The floor in the temple hall is generally clean. Buddhist monks are forbidden to contact with ladies. If you want to give something to a monk, you should first give it to a man to do it for him. A long-sleeved blouse is buttoned to the neck and covered with a hair towel.
Social custom
When Thai people say hello, they put their hands together, which looks like prayer. Thais call it "Wai". Generally speaking, some people say hello to the older ones first, and then the older ones return the gift together.
Thais believe that the head is the highest part of the body, and they are not allowed to pat anyone on the head, even as a gesture of friendliness. If you accidentally touch someone's head, you should apologize to him quickly.
Similarly, the foot is considered as the lowest part of the body. Don't use your feet to point at people or objects. Don't touch anyone with your feet. Don't rest your hand on the table or chair. Don't step over people's bodies, please bypass them nearby or politely ask them to move. When sitting on the floor, you should also keep your feet away from anyone.
it is unacceptable to show love openly. You may have seen some very westernized young couples holding hands, but this is only common in enlightened communities. In Thai society, losing your temper is the worst policy. Thais believe that this represents despicable manners.
Thais have great respect for the king and members of the royal family. Don't talk about the royal family casually. Be respectful when members of the royal family are present.
Buddhism is the national religion of Thailand, so the Buddha statues, big or small, should be respected, so don't climb. Be polite to monks, but don't give money directly. Women can't touch monks. If you need to give something away, you should ask a man to do it for you or put it directly on the table. Dress neatly when visiting the temple, do not wear shorts, short skirts and sleeveless tops, and take off your shoes when entering the main hall.
Thais regard the head as a sacred place, so don't touch other people's heads casually. Don't point your feet at people or things, especially the soles of your feet. Don't open and close the door with your feet. Use your right hand when handing things, not your left.
men and women should not be too intimate in public. If you look closely, you will find that Thai men and women rarely hold hands in public.
Most Thais are polite, so it is hard to see anyone talking loudly or quarreling, so you should keep your voice down when you speak, and don't lose your temper in public no matter what happens.
Gambling is forbidden in Thailand. You should not play cards or mahjong even in a hotel room.
Thais love cleanliness very much, and spitting and throwing things everywhere is considered to be very ill-bred. Thai people also pay great attention to the cleanliness of the bathroom, so they should pay attention to keeping it clean whether they go out or in hotels.
Thailand is a smiling country, and its people are warm, kind and helpful. Therefore, after arriving in Thailand, it is a way to understand Thai culture, even though you feel free to talk with Thai people boldly. Don't hesitate to ask for help when you are in trouble.