Travel around the island, travel around the capital

Today, we will take you to walk around the old district in the heart of the capital, which has historical significance since King Rama I graciously established Bangkok as the capital of Thailand in 1782. This area is called "Rattanakosin Island". 💠 Let's start at the Giant Swing, a structure that has been with Rattanakosin Island since the city was founded. It was used to perform the Triyampawai or Swing Ceremony according to the beliefs of the Brahmins. It was the center of the hearts of the people of Phra Nakhon and was a way to show gratitude to the three gods: Shiva, Ganesha, and Narayana. Today, the Giant Swing has become an important symbol of Bangkok. 💠 Opposite the Giant Swing is Wat Suthat or Wat Suthat Thepwararam Ratchaworamahawihan, which King Rama I graciously ordered to be built and invited Phra Sri Sakyamuni from the Royal Vihara of Wat Mahathat in Sukhothai Province. Enshrined at Wat Suthat 💠 Lan Phlap Phla Maha Jessada Bodin, an outdoor garden area at the foot of Phan Fa Lilat Bridge, the original location of Sala Chalerm Thai Cinema, and also the location of the royal monument of King Nangklao, Rama III, along with a beautifully arranged flower garden. Looking at the wide angle, you will see the Loha Prasat and Phra Kan Fort. It is another popular spot for tourists to visit. 💠 Saphan Maha Thai Uthit or the Crying Bridge is a bridge across the Maha Nak Canal. It has a European architectural style. In the middle of the bridge is a sculpture of a crying person, expressing the sadness and mourning for the great kindness of King Chulalongkorn, Rama V, which is the origin of the name "Crying Bridge". 💠 Maharat Tunnel is a walkway tunnel under the road in front of Phra Lan and Maharat Road to reduce accidents. It is also a meeting point, a resting point, and a place to learn about the past of Bangkok. The old pictures present the past of the capital, such as the atmosphere of Tha Chang Market, government electrical appliance shops. Old pictures of Na Phra Lan Road, Maharat Road, etc. Walking through this tunnel is like going back in time, which is the origin of another name, "Time Tunnel". This tunnel is open from 08.00 - 18.00 hrs. 💠 City Pillar Shrine was built at the same time as the establishment of Rattanakosin as the capital city, to bring good fortune to the city that will be built. City Pillar Shrine is considered a sacred and ancient place that has been with Bangkok for a long time. Currently, City Pillar Shrine has 2 pillars, the first pillar with a lotus bud-shaped top was built during the reign of King Rama I at the same time as the city was built. The second pillar with a bead-shaped top was built during the reign of King Rama IV, who made a new horoscope for the city to bring more prosperity to the country and all Thai people. Inside City Pillar Shrine, there is also a guardian deity shrine to house the 5 guardian deities: Phra Suea Mueang, Phra Song Mueang, Phra Kan Chai Si, Chao Chet Khup, and Chao Hok Long. 💠 Museum Siam or the Museum of Learning, renovated from the original Ministry of Commerce building. The permanent exhibition costs 100 baht per person and 50 baht for children, but I can tell you that it is worth it. This is another place that I would recommend taking your children to visit because the exhibition here focuses on the purpose of showing the identity of the people of the nation, learning about the roots of the Thai people, and emphasizing the presentation of Thainess in a more contemporary dimension, from the past to the present, through the presentation of various forms of mixed media, making it very interesting and attractive to visitors. 💠 Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram or Wat Phra Kaew was built at the same time as the establishment of Bangkok. It is a temple in the Grand Palace and is the enshrined Phra Phuttha Maha Mani Rattana Patimakorn and is a place where royal merit-making is performed. It is currently open to tourists under the New Normal visiting practices, which can be visited from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 💠 Finally, let's end with the Bang Lamphu area. In the past, the people living in this area were of various ethnicities, including Thai, Chinese, Mon, and Muslim, which made it a source of various occupations. During the reign of King Rama V, many roads were built, making the Bang Lamphu area even more lively. Currently, Bang Lamphu is still a very bustling old market. It is a cheap shopping source and also a source of delicious food that is famous, to the point of becoming a legend of Bang Lamphu. Traveling around the island, traveling around the capital is another trip that has all the flavors. It is a trip that is full of merit, stomach and heart, and also allows you to learn about Thai history. #Traveling around the island, traveling around Rattanakosin #Tracing Bangkok until it became the Bangkok of today #Traveling around the capital, admiring the old city, telling the history #The value of travel is not measured by distance but measured by happiness