Thailand

Just ike the great Vishnu, who travelled on the back of his “mount” – the mythical bird Garuda – European travellers can reach Thailand, the land of Buddhist divinities, on the wings of modern airliners.

Thailand - Ayutthaya | Buddha head embedded in a banyan tree at Wat Mahathat

Incorporated into Thai landscape are countless temple roofs covered with shimmering gold – they introduce  us to the mysteries of the local culture, in which religion plays a considerable role. Extensive wats (religious complexes) and bots (monastery buildings) captivate us with their splendour and exotic beauty. Proudly dominating over them are towers called chedi or prang. All architectural details display unusual skills of the artists.

Monumental columns, high stairs, carved window frames, doors and ceramic dragons inhabiting roofs let no one pass by indifferently and leave no doubt as to the fact that the place is devoted to a divinity. The temples’ interiors are filled with incense, and among the fragrant fumes and candlelight loom majestic Buddha monuments. The most beautiful wats are located in the historical parks of the former Thai capitals: Sukhotai and Chaing Mai.