From the Grand Palace in Bangkok, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, to Wat Pho, here are some of the places I visited in Bangkok during my trip to Thailand (and you should too).
🏰 Bangkok Grand Palace Tour
Located at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand, the Grand Palace was a former residence of King Rama I to King Rama V of the Rattanakosin Kingdom.
Today, the place is used for hosting royal ceremonies and welcoming the king's guests, State guests, and other foreign dignitaries.
It is also a place where the remains of kings and high-ranked members of the royal family were situated before cremation.
💰 Price: 1400 Baht
➡️ Wat Phra Kaew: One of the temples located within the Grand Palace complex is Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha).
It is aptly named for housing one of the country’s most sacred and revered statues. We’ll see the famed statue that was made from a single piece of jade and explore the temple grounds.
➡️ Buddhist temple in the Phra Nakhon District of Bangkok in Thailand. It is known in the English language as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. This temple can be considered to be the most pious Buddhist shrine in the whole of Thailand.
The word ‘Wat’ means temple in this context. The site which has been chosen for this shrine is in the middle of two ancient wats, by the name of Mahathat Wat and Pho Wat.
➡️ The Emerald Buddha is a dark green colored figure statue that is carved in an upright form. The dimensions of the idol are 26 inches and 19 inches in length and breadth, respectively.
This idol is carved right out of a single piece of jade stone. The sculpture resembles that of the Lanna School of North Thailand.
The Buddha has a meditating look. The posture of the Emerald Buddha is that of a Yogi. He is shown sitting on his pedestal, with his legs crossed in ‘Sukhasana,’ as if he is engrossed in deep meditation.
🕑 Timings: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
💰 Entry Fees
500 Baht Inclusive of access to Wat Phra Kaew, The Royal Thai Decorations & Coins Pavilion
and Queen Sirikit Museum of Textile, which are located within The Grand Palace compound
🎟️ How to Buy the Ticket
- From the ticket counter
- Official website of Royal Grand Palace
- Third-party websites such as Klook
🚂 How to Reach
Sky Train (BTS)
- BTS Saphan Taksin Station Exit 2
- Walk to the Chao Phraya River. Under the bridge, there is a Sathorn Pier. Chao Phraya Express Boat, orange flag. Take the boat at Tha Chang (N9). The royal palace is on the right.
By MRT
- MRT Sanam Chai Station Exit 1
- Take the bus no. 3, 9, 44, 47, 53 and 82
By Boat
This is one of the most popular ways to The Grand Palace. Take an express boat to Tha Tien (N8) along the Chao Phraya. Once you leave the pier, walk past the food stalls until you reach a large road junction. In front (slightly to the right) is The Grand Palace.
Take a right here and walk about 10 minutes until you come to Wat Pho, which will be on the other side of the road. Otherwise, get on a tuk-tuk, but they'll probably overcharge a lot for this short distance.
By Bus: Buses go straight to The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew. The bus that passes through the palace and the nearest temple is Wat Phra Kaew. 1, 3, 9, 15, 25, 30, 32, 33, 43, 44, 47, 53, 59, 64, 80, 82, 91, 203, 503, 508, 512
By Private car:
- Parking: Wat Mahathat, Tha Maharaj soi Thapphen, beside City Pillar Shrine, Rajadamnern Road Car Park, Soi Wat Pho, Wat Rakang Parking Building.
By Tuk Tuk
- Unless you are used to tuk-tuk bargaining, it might cost you more than a taxi to get there. If possible, arrange a price beforehand with a little bargaining.
🕑 Best Time to Visit: 8:30 AM
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