Wat Phra Kaeo Emerald Buddha

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Mar 6, 2025
Unique and different from other temps in the city. Worthwhile taking the walk Allowing our visit Our tip take a local guide bargain for 400 bahtFull review by Zvikagol
Feb 16, 2025
Wat Phra Kaew - Temple of the Emerald Buddha is the central one within the Royal Palace (read that review) complex, included in the entry ticket. Wat Phra Kaew is the Royal Chapel and like all other …Full review by BrakiWorldTraveler
Feb 11, 2025
This place is a MUST GO place in Bangkok; the Emerald Buddha is stunning and beautiful. Everything is so beautiful. If you like Buddhism, you should come to this place.Full review by Maxx K
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To visit the wat phra kaew grand palace and other temples, do we need to book a tour? Or can we just take a Tuk from …
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To visit the wat phra kaew grand palace and other temples, do we need to book a tour? Or can we just take a Tuk from place to place and buy tickets there??
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You can easily do it on your own! Just as you said, take a Tuk or a taxi from place to place, but make sure you negotiate the price with the driver before hand. Enjoy it!
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Answer by Radu S · Aug 18, 2022
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Are there any shops nearby?
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There are small booths where you can buy water and soft drinks. Enjoy your visit
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Answer by Ogy K · Feb 14, 2021
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do we have to leave our bags at the door when visiting the temple?
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We did not, but we were with a guide. There was not major traffic and perhaps less strict right now.
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Do we need to buy tickets in advance of the day that we want to visit?
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hello, you go there and bay the ticket same i did
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How to find the lost things?, please...
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I really don t know There was some monks prying They could help you They live around the temple
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Women should avoid wearing shorts, singlet, sandals and undershirt
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Parking space is provided to visitors
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Photography is strictly prohibited
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Most sacred Buddhist temple is located within the Grand Palace precincts
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Visitors who arrive dressed otherwise may rent appropriate clothing items at the entry area of the temple
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As you enter the compound, take note of the 20-foot-tall statues of fearsome creatures in traditional battle attire standing guard
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The best way to get here is via the chao phraya express boat, as it stops right in front of the temple
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The best way to get there, you ask? by taxi or, even more authentic, by tuk-tuk
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Shoes are to be taken off and your knees and shoulders must be covered
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It's also important to note that you are required to adhere to a certain dress code
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Dress appropriately and remove your shoes before entering the temple
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Please note that the temple closes its doors by 3:30 pm, so please plan accordingly
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If you're traveling via Skytrain, the closest stop is Hua Lamphong, which is about 2 miles southeast of the attraction
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It is a sacred place, and photography is strictly prohibited here
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Walk right around the temple to admire the ramakien gallery, which is adorned with remarkable painted murals
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The buddha is dressed in elaborate robes, changed seasonally by the king himself
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Visit the shrine to understand an intimate piece of thai culture, but be sure to exercise the utmost respect!
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Only hm the king is allowed near the emerald buddha
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It's just over 30 inches tall and sits high up on an altar, so getting up and personal is not an option
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View lanna artifacts in the adjacent wooden museum
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