Bangkok Grand Palace Tour & Emerald Buddha Temple

Bangkok Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple Tour is without a doubt a mandatory tour for your visit to Bangkok and Thailand to be complete, which will be a trip without access where all Thais dream of accessing at least once in life and all over Thailand and countries around it!?

About the Grand Palace:

In the year 1792; at the time that King Rama I ruled the country; The construction of the Great Palace began with the idea of ​​it being the official residence of the royalty; and so it has been until the middle of the 20th century after the death of King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII).

With its more than 218 thousand square meters; its ensemble buildings of royal and military residence, gardens, but above all the temple of the Emerald Buddha, our second place to visit on Bangkok Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple Tour.

Although since the transfer of the royal residence to the Chitralada Palace; Today the Grand Palace is still in use for the most emblematic events, such as many royal rituals, coronations, royal funerals, weddings and state banquets.

The temple of the Emerald Buddha:

When King Rama I built the Grand Palace, he also decided that the Temple of the Emerald Buddha be built; as his personal place of worship and the royal temple.

Since the construction of the temple was completed, a coronation ceremony was held and from that time to the present, the temple houses coronation ceremonies among others.

The temple unlike the typical Buddhist temples; It is not enabled for monks to live in it, but it houses sacred buildings, statues and pagodas.

Notably, the temple is a pilgrimage destination for Buddhists from various nations and not just Thais.

During Bangkok Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple Tour you will learn about many details related to this historical and religious gem.

Recommendations:

We recommend combining this Tour with our main proposals to enjoy your trip to Thailand.

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MEETING POINT

There are two meeting points depending on where the majority of tourists are staying, namely the Silom – Sathorn area and the Khaosan Road – Rambutri area.

Our guides will coordinate with the participants according to the location of their hotel.