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A must see. It's a good place to discover more about the Thai people and their beliefs.
There are a lot of temples in teh compound and can take you say 4 hours to tour and take photos.
Even if you paid for the visit, important that you respect their rules...DO's and DONTs...
Wear proper attire. No shorts and slippers/sandals...but if all fails and you foget...you can rent shoes (but you need socks), but personally I perfer to cross the street do my early shopping for shoes adn socks. 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.Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com/
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It is huge and beautiful, filled with nice oppertunities for a nice pic.
It is overcrowded but what the h.....
You need long trousers and cover Your shoulders - You can borrow clothes at the right of the entrance (You have to deposit some money but You will get a receit) 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.Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com/
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As of August 2007, the entrance fee to this temple/palace is 250 baht...no longer 200 as mentioned by previous VTers. This includes admission to a museum that displays royal regalia, decorations and coins. The latter bans any photo or video taking. At the time of my visit, the temple exterior of the Emerald Buddha was being renovated but people could still enter (again, no photos/video inside)...don't forget to remove your shoes. People with 'too visible' legs or shoulders would be required at the entrance to wear some clothing (shawl or sarong wrap) to cover up those areas. Leave a Comment
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If you go to Bangkok you should visit the Grand Palace. It is a very nice place to wander around. It is generally pretty crowded as most people also think that it is a "must see". You have to be dressed properly or you will not be allowed onto the grounds. If you are not dressed properly they have a changing room with Proper Clothes for you to wear. For ladies mini-skirts and or to much skin showing will not be allowed. For men ..No shorts Flip-flops raggity clothes or pajamas. Don't worry though if your not dressed properly the security guy will let you know and direct you to the Free Changing Room. I have visited the Grand Palace several times and have enjoyed each visit. 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.Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com/
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The most popular attraction in the city, and it's not hard to see why. The Grand Palace complex is a city within the city, and contains the most stunning architecture and sacred monuments in the whole kingdom.
Wat Phra Kaeo is a dazzaling array of brightly colored temples and stupas and contains the Emerald Buddha, the most sacred icon in Thailand (actually made of green jade). The adjoining Grand Palace contains distinctively more European style palace architecture, although with Thai adornments.
Definite must see for any visitor to Bangkok! 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.Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com/
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Wat Phra Kaew is also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and is the royal temple within the grounds of the Grand Palace. Consecrated in 1782, the temple has a number of buildings housing notable frescoes such as the 'Ramakian' (the Thai version of the 'Ramayana').
The Emerald Buddha (which is actually Jasper) was accidentally discovered when a stucco Buddha was damaged in Chiang Rai. It was captured by the Lao for a while and was moved to Luang Prabang and Vientiane before being recaptured by the Thais.
Admission is a relatively expensive 200B, but this does include entry to the Royal Thai Decorations and Coin Pavilion also in the Grand Palace complex, and Vimanmek which is the World's largest Golden Teak Mansion, near the zoo.
The opening hours are 8:30am to 3:30pm with a strict dress code of long trousers or skirts and covered shoulders with shoes with enclosed toes and heels.
Don't believe anyone who tells you it is closed without seeing in for yourself - these are invariably dodgy types (like Tuk Tuk drivers) out to scam you... Leave a Comment Directions: Next to the river in the old part of the city
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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.Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com/
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Sprinkled around Bangkok are numerous Buddhist Temples, their influence, but not their beauty, slowly waning, but still an important part of most Thais lives. Particularly beautiful is Wat Pra Kao by the Grand Palace and near Sanam Luang.(a large park in Banglamphoo) Another, among many worth visiting, is Wat benjamin bopit (The marble Temple) on Sri Ayuttayah road. One of the largest markets in Asia, Jatujak, also known as the weekend market, or J.J., lies next to the Mor Chit sky train terminal in Northern Bangkok, and boasts a massive 10,000 stalls and shops. There are also no shortage of cinemas, nightclubs and department stores to cater to Bangkok's young population. To help you get around, maps of Bangkok, with bus routes included are available at most bookshops in the city. Outside the city, but near enough to get to in a day, is Koh (island) Samet, your archetypal paradise island featuring swaying palms, white sands etc. A bit further away, but still only a days journey, Koh Chang offers more of the same but in a less developed setting. Kanchanaburi, leafy, tranquil and home to the famous bridge over the river Kwai, is just two hours away and very feasible for weekend breaks. In addition, most of the bigger hotels offer tours to the floating market where vendors ply their trade from small boats in an idyllic river setting. Many of the same hotels also offer river trips to Ayuttahya where visitors can see remnants of the ancient capital. Leave a Comment
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The Grand Palace complex was established in 1782 and it houses not only the royal residence and throne halls,but also a number of government offices as well as the renowned Temple of Emerald Buddha.It covers an area of 218,000 square metres and is surrounded by four walls,1900 metres in length.
If you would like to visit the palace you should be dressed properply.The women must wear shirts long enough to cover their shoulders and skirts or trousers under their knees..And men must likewise wear shirts and proper trousers..Otherwise they borrow you shirts and trousers or skirts but it's really disgusting because those clothes are worn by maybe 3-4 people during the day!
Entrance fee is 250 bahts.One euro was about 49 bahts in my last visit..
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The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings in Bangkok, Thailand. It served as the official residence of the king of Thailand from the 18th century to the mid-20th century. After the death of King Ananda Mahidol in the Baromphiman Palace, King Bhumibol moved the official royal residence to Chitralada Palace. Construction of the palace complex began in 1782, during the reign of Rama I.
The palace complex sits on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River. The other approaches to the palace are protected by a defensive wall of 1,900 metres in length, which encloses an area of 218,400 square metres. Further out from the wall is a canal, which was also created for defensive purposes, making the area surrounding the palace an island, known as Rattana Kosin.
Prominent parts of the Grand Palace:
* Wat Phra Kaew, the temple containing the Emerald Buddha
* Chakri Mahaprasad Hall, a building in a style influenced by the Italian Renaissance
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