giant swing

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giant swing

Giant Swing Phra Nakhon

In the past, the Giant Swing was in the heart of Bangkok, or called "the city's navel", which was established since the early Rattanakosin period. Which King Rama 1 has graciously to be the site of a shrine and a church in Brahmanism Including the Giant Swing, making the "Giant Swing" become a prominent symbol of Bangkok until now. by the giant swing It is a large red wooden pillar. Situated on a large stone platform with a height of 21.15 meters, the round base is made of white stone. Along the curve of the base is attached a plaque of the history of the Giant Swing. A pair of central wooden pillars and 2 pairs of chopsticks are pillars. All made of round teak wood. Both pillars are beautifully carved. The grille and wooden elephant ears are decorated with Thai patterns. They were all painted vermillion. The giant swing in the past was used as a place for swinging in the royal ceremony "Triyampawai Tripawai" of Brahmanism-Hinduism. But for the giant swing that we see today, it's a new one. which was held on September 11-13, 2007. The main material is made of golden teak from Phrae. Nowadays, this place has become a tourist attraction. important history of Bangkok In the vicinity of the Giant Swing Including in most of Phra Nakhon Still inheriting the architecture of the early reign for tourists to visit as a gift Location: In front of Wat Suthat Bamrung Muang Road Sao Chingcha Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok Traveling by bus number 12,24 or air-conditioned bus number 12

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