Grand Palace
- Address: Na Phra Lan Road, Banglamphu (Old City), Bangkok
- Hours: Open daily 8:30am - 3:30pm
- Admission: ฿250. Price includes Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, the Coin Pavilion, & Vimanmek Palace in Dusit Park
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Holy Place,
Religious Experience,
Monument - Historical,
Palace
A visit to Bangkok's Grand Palace is at the top of every visitors 'must-see' list. Built in 1782 by King Rama I who established Bangkok as Thailand's new capital, the Grand Palace became the Royal seat for 150 years.
The striking buildings within the palace complex reflect the spirit of each successive monarch and the era in which they ruled. While Thailand's current (and longest-reigning) monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej has never lived in the Grand Palace, the complex is still used to mark ceremonial and auspicious happenings.
Deep within the Palace grounds you'll find Thailand's most sacred sight - Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha) contained within a beautiful temple (Wat Phra Kaeo). This highly revered Buddha sculpture is carved from a single block of jade and dates from the 15th century AD.
To make the most of your visit it is worthwhile hiring a guide who will help broaden your understanding of the Grand Palace and its colorful history.
Latest Reviews
Review by Jennifer O, April 2013
Doing what: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Tour
Seeing the Grand Palace is a must for all Bangkok tourists. The guide, June, was professional, funny, knowledgeable, and spoke English very well. The only issue I had was that after I booked the tour I received an email from Viator stating that the tour was cancelled, after calling the company I just had to make arrangements to be picked up at a closer hotel.
Review by mkaraka, March 2013
Doing what: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Tour
Simply beautiful and a diffinate "Must See" in Bangkok. I visited in the afternoon and the Grand Palace Complex was packed with visitors, so maybe morning would be better but my guide Joe was fantastic and his knowledge was exceptional.
Review by Jo, October 2012
Doing what: Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Tour
Grand Palace a definate to see.
Practical Info
The Grand Palace is in the Banglamphu area of Bangkok – also known as the Old City. A taxi from the center of Bangkok will cost about 80 Baht.
All visitors must adhere to a strict dress code upon entering the Grand Palace complex. Skin, including arms, lower legs and toes, should not be exposed and inappropriately dressed visitors will be ushered into a building near the front gate to don suitable clothing.
