{"id":1176,"date":"2016-11-28T01:40:03","date_gmt":"2016-11-28T01:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jessiorozco.wordpress.com\/?p=1176"},"modified":"2020-08-20T00:03:28","modified_gmt":"2020-08-20T00:03:28","slug":"bangkok-the-gateway-to-south-east-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/findingmyroad.com\/en\/bangkok-the-gateway-to-south-east-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"BANGKOK, THE GATEWAY TO SOUTH EAST ASIA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Chaotic, exotic and very, very hot. Full of life, movement, smoke, pollution and noise. That’s how I would describe Bangkok. The capital of Thailand is a mosaic of colors, ornaments, architecture, and paintings. It is not a city that makes you fall in love at first sight, but the kindness and joy of its people will captivate you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Known as the gateway to Southeast Asia, it is a mix up of skyscrapers, temples, Buddhas surrounded by offerings, \u201ctuk-tuks\u201d, floating markets, street food and flower stalls, with a subway that runs through it all in the city. It requires a couple days to know it better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should not miss the Grand Palace. For 500 Thai Baht\u2019s (15 USD), you get to see this giant complex built in 1782. It comprises a series of majestic temples including the royal palace and the temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is the most revered in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The line to enter seems endless, and inside, there is a tidal wave of Asian tourists who arrive daily to visit the seat of the Thai monarchy. When entering the temples, you must be barefoot and always covered. You are not allowed to take photos inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The d\u00e9cor, the small carved pieces and the precious stones that make up each pagoda have an otherworldly beauty, which will definitely make you gawk. A few blocks away is the reclining Buddha of Wat Pho, a statue that measures 43 meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n