Bangkok's former royal residence and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the single most important sight in the city.
Price range
Paid entry
Opening hours
Open daily; arrive at opening to beat the heat and the tour groups
Address
Na Phra Lan Road, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
Our review
The Grand Palace complex was the official residence of the Kings of Siam from 1782, and its walled compound on the Chao Phraya riverbank is still used for state ceremonies. Inside you walk through courtyards of gilded spires, guardian statues and mural-lined galleries.
The highlight is Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most sacred temple. Plan at least two hours, then walk ten minutes south to Wat Pho and its reclining Buddha, and take the short cross-river ferry to Wat Arun.
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