WHAT TO EXPECT at BANGKOK'S GRAND PALACE, WAT PHO, and JIM THOMPSON HOUSE

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  • Опубліковано 4 лип 2024
  • Jim Thompson House, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun are some of the most iconic sites in Bangkok, Thailand, but they’re not even close to representing the full range of beautiful historical and cultural sites available to visitors of Bangkok. Today, we explore these sites for a glimpse into Thai history and culture through the lens of art, architecture, archaeology, and religion, sharing a few things we learned and what to expect when you make your visit! These are just some of the beautiful places that you can visit in Bangkok! Let us know which sites are your favorite down in the comments below!
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    0:00 - Introduction
    0:24 - Jim Thompson House
    3:13 - Grand Palace
    7:06 - Wat Pho
    9:42 - Dinner on the Chao Phraya River across from Wat Arun
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    We're Yvonne and Jeremy Chen. We got married in 2020 (hence, Chens of a Lifetime!) and have been going through some changes and transitions in our lives! We met through doing nonprofit volunteer work abroad, and this year, we're going back to our roots: traveling overseas, learning about new places and cultures, and meeting new friends! For the next few months, we are basing ourselves in Thailand! Watch our videos to hear more about our journey. If you’d like to follow us day-to-day and catch sneak previews of what’s coming up on our channel, follow us on Instagram / chensofalifetime !
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  • @ChensofaLifetime
    @ChensofaLifetime  2 роки тому +2

    What other iconic sites in Bangkok would you recommend? Let us know in the comments!

    • @krisch13
      @krisch13 2 роки тому

      1 China Town 2. Lat Mayom Floating market 3.Mahanakorn Skywalk 4.JJ weekend market 5.Benjakitti Park

  • @krisch13
    @krisch13 2 роки тому +3

    Paying attention in details makes your video interesting and unique, just subscribed, Welcome to Thailand

    • @ChensofaLifetime
      @ChensofaLifetime  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much for watching and sharing these encouraging words! We love Thailand! 🥰

  • @suayhughes8103
    @suayhughes8103 2 роки тому +3

    Lovely couple! I really enjoy watching your video

  • @wusen
    @wusen 2 роки тому +3

    The emerald Buddha changes his clothes 3 times a year. Shown was his summer attire. The mural along the temple walls tells the story of Ramayana.
    Visit Wat Arun and climb the prang if allowed. It's a fun little experience. Also visit Wat Saket and try to get to the very top. 😊

  • @chaiband6947
    @chaiband6947 2 роки тому +1

    ❤️❤️❤️😘🌟😁🌟😘❤️❤️❤️

  • @sun_s9067
    @sun_s9067 2 роки тому

    Thanks!

    • @ChensofaLifetime
      @ChensofaLifetime  2 роки тому +1

      Awww! We're so touched! Thanks for supporting us and our channel! 🥰

  • @manaratana
    @manaratana 2 роки тому +3

    Enjoy your video!! What is the name of the restaurant where you had dinner on the Chao Phraya river? Thank you!

    • @ChensofaLifetime
      @ChensofaLifetime  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for watching! It was a lovely restaurant called Chom Arun! 🤗

    • @manaratana
      @manaratana 2 роки тому

      @@ChensofaLifetime 🙏🙏🙏

  • @wimjoris9141
    @wimjoris9141 2 роки тому +1

    The grand palace is nearly empty , wow , no tourists yet ?