 This
is the most famous place that is a must for all tourists.
It is a large compound located near Sanam Luang in the
very heart of Bangkok. The Grand Palace and the Temple
of the Emerald Buddha were built after King Rama I ascended
the throne as the founder of the Chakri Dynasty on 6
April 1782 and have undergone several repairs and renovations.
The Grand Palace consists of several buildings with
different styles of architecture. Wat Phra Kaeo is renowned
as the most beautiful and important Buddhist temple
in Thailand. It houses Phra Kaeo Morakot (the Emerald
Buddha), the most highly revered Buddha image carved
from a single block of fine jade.
Scattered in the temple grounds are numerous interesting
sculptures of artistic value, including the fanciful
animals in mythology, the fierce-looking giants standing
guard at the gates, the six pairs of Cambodian-style
bronze lions and the stone figures from China.
On the inside walls of the temple's compound, there
are extensive mural paintings depicting scenes from
the famous epic "Ramayana". It is the longest
wall painting in the world as well as one of the Unseen
Bangkoks. A distinctive characteristic of this temple
is that there are no monks living in it like other temples.
Chakri Maha
Prasat, Grand Palace
 Among
the four groups of palaces, the Chakri Maha Prasat
is the largest and most famous. Erected by King
Rama V in 1882 as his own residence, the 3-storey building
is a mixture of Thai and Western architecture. The top
part is pure Thai with tapering spires and tiered sloping
roofs, and the lower parts, designed by a British architect,
are in the Imperial Victorian style. Boromphiman
Hall This French-inspired structure was built by
King Rama V for Crown Prince Vajiravudh as his residence.
It is now used to accommodate visiting foreign heads
of state.
Note : Proper dress is required.
Women visitors must wear long pants or long skirts.
Men in short pants are not allowed to enter the temple.
Photography inside the main temple is forbidden.
| Open |
Daily, 08.30 - 15.30 hrs. |
| Admission fee |
300 baht to Wat Phra Kaeo and the
Grand Palace Compound. The fee includes entry to
the Royal Thai Decorations & Coins Pavilion (in
the Grand Palace Compound) and to Vimanmek
Mansion and Apisek Dusit Throne Hall (Ratchawithi
Road). |
| For taxi |
พระบรมมหาราชวังและวัดพระแก้ว |
Map : Rattanakosin Island
Related links:
The
Emerald Buddha's Eventful History
The
Grand Palace & The Royal Chapel
| Related Tour Program |
Duration |
|
Bangkok tour program code S-01
Grand Palace & Temple of the Emerald Buddha and city tour on Ratchadamnoen Rd. with magnificent attractions en route. |
Half Day (a.m./p.m.) |
|
Bangkok tour program code S-26
Temple of Dawn, Marble Temple, Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, Grand Palace & Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Rachadamnoen Rd. with magnificent attractions en route, and Vimanmek Mansion |
Full Day |
|
Bangkok tour + accomodation package code P-01
Wat Pho, Wat Traimit, Marble Temple, Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Gems Factory |
3D2N |
|
Bangkok tour + accommodation package code P-02
Wat Pho, Wat Traimit, Marble Temple, Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Gems Factory |
3D2N |
|
Bangkok tour + accommodation package code P-03
Temple and city tours, Wat Pho, Wat Traimit, Marble Temple, Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Gems Factory and Floating Market |
4D3N |
|
Bangkok tour + accommodation package code P-12
Grand Palace & Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Vimanmek Mansion, a long-tail boat trip to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Coconut Sugar Farm, Royal Thai Handicraft Centre, Rose Garden Riverside (Thai Village Show), Death Railway and Tiger Temple
|
3D2N |
|
Bangkok tour + accommodation package code P-24
Chatuchak Weekend Market, Grand Palace & Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Flea Market, Siam Niramit, Dream World Amusement Park, Dinner Cruise, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Crododile Farm and Rose Garden Riverside (Thai Village Show)
|
5D4N |
|
Bangkok tour + accommodation package code P-25
Outstanding temples, Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, Marble Temple, Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Gems Factory, Floating Market, Calypso Cabaret, Crocodile Farm and Elephant Theme Show |
5D4N |
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