Bangkok truly is a good surprise. I was strangely not expecting much from this city but some of the sights I visited today just took my breath away!
We first started by a ride on the Skytrain and continued on a ferry up the Chao Praya River to Tha Chang. The cruise itself was interesting but the view of the temples on each sides of the bank only was an appetizer for what was to come once at the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha). The buildings themselves are enough to amaze you. Every corner offers a new sight. After taking the general view of golden stuppas, chedis and colourful and decorative rooftops you start deciphering smaller details. And it goes on and on. What about those extensive galleries? This sight really has to be seen to be believed.
The other mindblowing experience is the Chatuchak market. That has to be the most amazing market I have seen in my life so far. I am sure we did not even cover a 10th of its surface. We concentrated on the antiques, pets and clothing sections. But there are so many more articles and food items on display. A feast for all the senses.
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