5400 x 3599 px | 45,7 x 30,5 cm | 18 x 12 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
4 juin 2008
Lieu:
Bangkok, Thailand
Informations supplémentaires:
The Giant Swing, Thai Sao Ching Cha, is a religious structure in Bangkok, Thailand. Located in front of Wat Suthat temple It was formerly used an old Brahmin ceremony . The last renovations were done in 1959 and after 45 years of exposure to the elements the wooden pillars were showing signs of serious damage. A major reconstruction began in April 2005. Six teak tree trunks were used. The two used for the main structure of the swing are over 3 5m in circumference and over 30m in height. The remaining four are used for support and are 2.30m in circumference and 20m in height The swing was taken down in late October 2006 and the work finished late December of the same year. In 2005 the Giant Swing together with Wat Suthat was suggested as a future UNESCO World Heritage Site.
