Scenic spot introduction:
The Erawan Shrine in Bangkok, Thailand is one of the most popular Buddha statues in Thailand and is known as the "responsive" Buddha. If people don't know about it in advance, it may be difficult to imagine that the sacred Buddha statue is enshrined next to the street where he was rehabilitated, surrounded by high-rise buildings, dense vehicles, and passers-by. But amidst the noise of the busy traffic, waves of Thai classical music came to my ears. Looking for the sound of the music, I saw several pairs of well-dressed girls dancing to the graceful music. Such a scene may only be seen here. arrive. However, the Erawan Buddha, surrounded by modern cities, still maintains its tranquility. It welcomes believers from all over the world to worship every day and has become a unique scenery on the streets of Bangkok.Attractions distribution:
The Erawan Shrine is located diagonally across the street from the World Trade Center, near the Grand Hyatt Hotel and Sogo Department Store. The Erawan Buddha sits in a small pavilion shining with golden light. The Buddha statue has four Buddha faces, representing love, career, health and wealth respectively. There is an altar in front of the Buddha, surrounded by flowers. There is an endless stream of worshipers and tourists every day.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, pilgrimage, history and culture, religion, architectureTravel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: Thailand Six-Day Free Travel Guide 2018
travelling guideline:
1. Believers generally need to purchase a set of offerings (about 25 Thai plants), including 12 incense sticks, 1 candle and 4 bunches of flowers. You can buy incense candles, garlands and other Buddhist supplies inside the Erawan Shrine, and the prices are more reasonable than outside.
2. When worshiping the Erawan Buddha, you should worship face to face in a clockwise direction. Starting from the Buddha face at the entrance, leave a candle, make a wish, pour incense three times and make a wreath and pray clockwise to the four sides, then go back to the first side and pray again. Finally, go to the water tank on the left to scoop water and pat your forehead, face and arms. The first side prays for business and career, the second side prays for love and marriage, the third side prays for fortune and wealth, and the fourth side prays for peace. Remember to return your wish after it comes true.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Scenic spot location:
Asia>Thailand>Bangkok City
How to get there:
It takes about 10 minutes to walk from Siam Business District. Take air-conditioned buses 4 and 5, regular buses 13, 14 and 204 or light rail (BTS) and get off at Chit Lom Station. Get off and walk west for about 5 to 10 minutes, or get off at Siam Station and head east. It takes about ten minutes to get there.
Scenic area map:
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Erawan Buddha ticket price:
free
Scenic area opening hours:
07:00-23:00