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Bangkok Guide
Grand Palace
1. Wat Saket
วัดสระเกศราชวรมหาวิหาร
OPEN 8:00 - 19:00
Second-class royal temple. It is famous as a golden pagoda that stands on a small hill in the precinct. The hill on the west side of the temple grounds is named "Phu Khao Thong". It means a golden mountain. 78m from the foot of the hill to the top of the pagoda. Rama III created the hill that imitated Ayutthaya's "Phu Khao Thong" and Rama IV built a pagoda on top. In 1950, the entire hill had been solidified with concrete, and golden tiles were affixed to the pagoda to give it its present appearance. There is a corridor on the top and the city of Bangkok can be overlooked. On the east side of the hill is a chapel with wonderful murals.
Admission fee : 50B
Free only in the precincts.
2. Wat Ratchanatdaram
วัดราชนัดดารามวรวิหาร
OPEN 9:00 - 17:00
Rama III was erected in 1846. The "Loha Prasat" (Golden Tower) next to the main hall was influenced by Sri Lanka. A spire with a total length of 36 m. It has a roof surrounded by 37 spires around the central tower.
Admission fee : free
3. Wat Suthat
วัดสุทัศน์
OPEN 8:30 - 21:00
A first-class royal Buddhist temple constructed by Rama I. The construction period is 27 years. There is a huge chapel in the precincts, and the 8 meter high bronze Buddha, the largest in Thailand, is enshrined in it. It was brought to Bangkok from a temple "Wat Mahathat" in the Sukhothai, which flourished in central 15th century Thailand. The width of the statue is 6.25m. The pedestal of this Buddha contains the remains of King Rama VIII, who died in 1946. The statue of Rama 8 life-size statue in the precinct was cast in 1973.
Admission fee : 20B (Foreigner fee)
4. Wat Ratchabophit
OPEN 8:00 - 18:00
วัดราชบพิธสถิตมหาสีมารามราชวรวิหาร
This temple was built by King Rama V in 1869. The outer walls of the main hall and the chapel are decorated with Chinese porcelain tiles and gold. Western Gothic style can be seen in the interior and decoration. The height of the pagoda is 46m. There is a circular corridor surrounding this. King Rama VII (King Prajadhipok) and the Queen, both remains are enshrined on the main pedestal.
Admission fee : free
5. Wat Mahathat
OPEN 9:00 - 17:30
วัดมหาธาตุยุวราชรังสฤษฎิ์ราชวรมหาวิหาร
A first-class royal Buddhist temple surrounded by brick walls. In the huge pagoda in the center, the spire that shaped a lotus bud can be seen that is unique to the Sukhothai style. On the east side, there are two columns, and on the pedestal between them is a large Buddha statue made during the Ayutthaya period.
Admission fee : 50B
6. Wat Phra Kaeo
วัดพระแก้ว
OPEN 8:30 - 16:30
(Ticket sales end is at 15:00)
Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Completed in 1784. Brick of the Ayutthaya temple destroyed by the Burmese army is used for the foundation part. Repair work is always carried out. An emerald Buddha statue is enshrined in the main hall. Many foreign tourists visit. There is a clothes check at the entrance. Clothes with exposed skin and body lines are NG. There is a place where photography is prohibited inside the facility. A set admission fee for Wat Phra Kaew and Royal Palace is available.
Admission fee : 500B (Foreigner fee)
7. Wat Pho
วัดโพธิ์
OPEN 8:00 - 18:30
Built by Rama I in 1788, it is a first-class royal Buddhist temple famous for Reclining Buddha and Thai massage. The Reclining Buddha, built by King Rama III, is 46m long and 15m high. On the soles of the Buddha's feet, 108 figures representing the world view of Buddhism are drawn by beautiful Raden work (decoration method in which shells are ground and fitted into patterns). This temple, which was designated as the Department of Medicine by Rama III, is the main temple of Thai massage based on oriental medicine, and you can receive Thai traditional massage on the premises.
Admission fee : 200B
Thai Massage OPEN 8:00 - 17:00
8. Wat Ratchapradit
OPEN 8:00 - 18:00
วัดราชประดิษฐสถิตมหาสีมาราม
A first-class royal temple built in 1864 by King Rama IV for Tamayut monks. The remains of Rama IV are enshrined in the main hall. The large pagoda and main hall covered with marble tiles are worth a visit.
Admission fee : free