Tag: Palace
Chinatown Bangkok
Bangkok’s Chinatown, locally known as Yaowarat (เยาวราช), is one of the oldest, largest, and most vibrant Chinatowns in the world. Established in 1782 by Chinese immigrants who were asked to…
Wat Pho
Wat Pho (วัดโพธิ์), officially known as Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan, is one of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temple complexes. Located immediately south of the Grand Palace, it is…
Wat Arun
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan, more commonly known as Wat Arun (วัดอรุณ), or the “Temple of Dawn,” is one of Bangkok’s most iconic and visually stunning Buddhist temples. Located on the…
Wat Phra Kaeo
Wat Phra Kaeo (วัดพระแก้ว), officially known as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, is arguably the most sacred and important Buddhist temple in Thailand. Located within the compound of the Grand…
Grand Palace in Bangkok
The Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, is a magnificent complex of highly decorated buildings, halls, and temples that served as the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later…
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh), commonly known by its former name, Saigon (Sài Gòn), is the largest city in Vietnam and its economic powerhouse. Located in…
Hue Imperial City
Hue Imperial City (Kinh thành Huế) is a sprawling walled citadel and the former imperial capital of Vietnam, serving as the seat of the Nguyễn Dynasty from 1802 to 1945….
Dragon and Tiger Pagodas
The Dragon and Tiger Pagodas (龍虎塔, Lónghǔ Tǎ) are a unique and visually stunning temple complex located on Lotus Pond in the Zuoying District of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Built in 1976,…
National Palace Museum Taipei
The National Palace Museum (NPM) in Taipei, Taiwan, is one of the world’s largest and most impressive museums of Chinese art and artifacts. Housing a permanent collection of nearly 700,000…
National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall
The National Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall (中正紀念堂, Zhōngzhèng Jìniàntáng) is a prominent national monument and major tourist attraction in Taipei, Taiwan. Erected in memory of Chiang Kai-shek, the former President…
Hwaseong Fortress
Hwaseong Fortress, located in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, is an extraordinary 18th-century fortress that encircles the heart of Suwon City. Built from 1794 to 1796 by King Jeongjo of…
Taiwan
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is an island nation in East Asia, known for its vibrant culture, stunning natural landscapes, and modern cities. Here’s a detailed overview: Area…