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Grand Palace and Wat Phra Khaew
"The Temple of the Emerald Buddha"
This is the most famous place that is a must for all tourists.
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Name: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Khaew
Theme: Palace, Wat-Temple, Buddha Image, Garden, Soldier, Architecture
Close to: Wat Pho, Sanam Luang Park, Wat Mahathat, National Museum
Location: Ratanakosin Island
City: Bangkok
Pictures in the web: Wat Phra Khaew
Admission Fee: I pay last time 250 baht
Last Visit: September 2007
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First Photo: Grand Palace
Second photo: Me at Wat Phra Khaew
Third photo: Me at Wat Phra Khaew
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 Grand Palace by AsterixSg
As you exit from Wat Pho, retrace your steps. Instead of turning left to go to the Ta Tien pier, continue walking straight. (Its a 1/2 km walk from Wat Pho). Actually the buildings are adjacent to each other but the entrance of the Grand Palace is on the opposide end, so you got to walk all the way.
Once you reach the Grand Palace, you need to purchase an entrance ticket (think it costs THB 200 - for Thais its FREE). If you are travelling in a group, you might want to take a guide along with you so that he will explain you the various places in the Grand Palace. Otherwise, there's a very interesting thing that you can do - have your own personal audio guide. This was real coooool. For THB 200, you can rent a personal audio guide - with headphones - which is actually a Sony MD player with a tamperproof seal (make sure you have a passport/driving licence/credit card etc. to leave as a deposit for the audio guide).
You will also be given a map of the Grand Palace with all the points marked clearly. All you need to do is listen to the audio commentary and follow the map.
Please carry of bottle of water with you as it gets quite tiring during the 2 hrs that you will spend in the Grand Palace.
Once you complete the tour, you need to return the Personal Audio Guide.
Its upto you what you want to do from here. You can retrace your journey the way you reached the Grand Palace i.e. walk back to Ta Tien, ferry to Saphan Taksin and BTS back OR just take a cab back to your hotel. As is often said in Thailand - 'up to you...' Leave a Comment Phone: 02-224-1833Directions: The combined compound is open 8.30am to 3.30pm everyday. Cost is 200B (if you are Thai, it's free), and includes admission to Vimanmek Mansion and Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall, both in the Dusit area.
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 WatPhraKaew by xuessium
The Wat comes with 3 main pagodas. Thai, Khmer and Islamic architectural styles stood next to each other, each an indication of the identity of the people that made up Thailand.
Wander through the many galleries of paintings/murals storytelling the fables/myths/legends and history of Thailand. I would recommend that you take a guided tour (free) to learn more about the stories behind each painting/mural.
The Royal Family does not reside in the The Grand Palace and is used for ceremonial purposes instead. The main buildings were built for King Rama V, whose travels to Europe brought back a marriage of Thai and western (especially Windsor) architectural styles.
The central Throne Hall is flanked by reception areas decorated with galleries of portraiture. The central room on the second floor is used as a shrine for the reliquary ashes of various Thai monarchs.
Opening Hours:
Open to the public everyday, except during special Royal Ceremonies, from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
Admission Fee:
Baht 250, and includes admission to Wat Phra Kaew, The Royal Thai Decorations & Coins Pavilion in the same compound and to Vimanmek Mansion Museum on Ratchawithi Road.
Additional Baht 100 for rental personal audio guide in various languages.
Visitors are required to dress appropriately.
1. No shorts, tights, mini & short skirts & tight fitting trousers as outer garments.
2. No see-through shirts and blouses, culottes or quarter length trousers.
3. No sleeveless shirts or vests as outer garments.
4. No sandals (without ankle or heel straps).
5. All shirt sleeves, whether long or short, can not be rolled up.
6. No sweat shirts & pants, wind-cheaters, pajamas and fisherman trousers. Leave a Comment
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 The Grand Palace_Bkk by mirjana51
Consisting of several buildings with highly decorated architectural designs.
The complex is open daily from 8.30 a.m. - 3.30 p.m. Admission fee is 200 baht. (including a ticket to Vimanmek Royal Mansion). Leave a Comment
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 Grand Palace, Bangkok by jrs1234
It's open everyday between 8.30am and 3.30pm; there's an entry fee of 200 baht, but you can get into Vimanmek Teak Palace on the same ticket. Although the royal family no longer lives here, it's still considered a Royal Palace and you'll need to dress respectfully; no sandals, shorts or bare shoulders.
The main entrance is on Thanon Na Phra Lang (Thanon = street), on the north side near Sanam Luang. Beware the nearby touts and tuk-tuk drivers who may tell you that it's closed - normally this is a scam to try and get you go to a gem or gift shop shop where they will get a commission.
There are some more pictures of this wonderful place in my travelogue. Leave a Comment Directions: Right in the middle of the "old town", just south of Sanam Luang. The nearest pier on the river is Tha Chang.Website: http://www.palaces.thai.net/gp/
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the Kinnaree can be a man or a woman and is a beloved creature in thai literature. Described as a beautiful half-woman, half swan, with the head and torso of a woman yet below the delicately tapered waist she has the body, tail and legs of a swan. Kinnaree also has human arms and the wings of a swan. While the Kinnaree has a male counterpart (the Kinnara or Kinna Norn) and is similar in form. It is often seen in figures in temples, palaces, big houses, etc since the kinnaree is known as a great traditional singer and dancer in the Thai Literature, hence Kinnaree statues here at Grand Palace. Phone: (662) 224-1833Directions: Ordinary buses 44, 47 and 91 stop on Thaiwang road between Wat Pho and Wat Phra Kaew. Ordinary buses 1, 25, 44, 47, 82 and 91 also stop on Maharat road, on the west of Wat Phra KaewWebsite: http://www.discoverthailand.com/
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I visited the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew during a visit to Bangkok in September 2007.
I put on a pair of long trousers and a t-shirt which covered my shoulders (a necessity in order to be allowed in) and paid 250 Bahts (approx. 4 GBP) for a ticket which included not only the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, but also the Vimanmek Mansion Museum and The Pavilion of Regalia, Decorations and Coins. I never actually visited the latter attractions, which were located elsewhere.
One of my favourite sights was the one that first appeared upon entering Wat Phra Kaew – the golden Phra Siratana Chedi (a large golden spire), standing next to the colourful Phra Mondop and Prasat Phra Dhepbidorn – three impressive spires reaching towards the skies.
The Temple of the Emerald Buddha was undergoing external renovation work during my visit and so was covered in blue tarpaulin. I took off my shoes and went inside for a quick look. Many people, locals and tourists alike, were sat on the floor, cross legged, ensuring their feet were not pointing at the Emerald Buddha. Outside, a queue of people were waiting to light candles.
I wandered around the array of impressive temples and colourful chedi towers, and spent a few minutes looking at a replica model of Angkor Wat.
I then made my way towards the Grand Palace, taking lots of photos of the impressive Chakri Maha Prasat Hall fronted by green lawns and trees. Some sort of “changing of the guards” procession was taking place, as a group of young men in white uniforms marched past me with guns at the ready.
I ended my visit by browsing the Wat Phra Kaew Museum (free entry). Leave a Comment
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 Inside the Royal Palace by Jmill42
Admission to the temple is 200 Baht and includes the museum. The complex is open 8.30am to 3.30pm everyday. Do NOT be deterred from coming here by some person telling you on the street that the Palace is closed!!!
The Grand Palace of Bangkok was built in 1783 and housed not only the King, but most of the important government agencies. Kings moved out of the Palace around 1900 for good. To walk around the whole of the complex would take a while, as it is just under 2 km in length. Leave a Comment Phone: 02-224-1833Directions: Cost is 200B (if you are Thai, it's free), and includes admission to Vimanmek Mansion and Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall, both in the Dusit area.Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com/
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 The Amazing Phra Mondop by Jmill42Leave a Comment
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 Don't Get Left Out!! by Jmill42
Secondly, there is a strict dress code for entering the temple, as it is the most sacred Buddha image in Thailand. Wear socks, because there are no bare feet allowed and no shoes either. No way on sandles. Your shoulders must be covered. Guys have to wear long pants, no shorts. No short shorts for girls, with the addition of no see-through clothes either. I guess the same would go for guys, but guys... are you really wearing see-through clothes???
If you do happen to forget all of these things and wear a hot pink, see-through bikini, the people at the front door have some robes that you can borrow. You'll have to give them something valuable to hold while you tour the site. Leave a Comment
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