HOT TIPS & HELPFUL HINTS
Keep In Mind It’s Very Hot & Humid In Thailand.
My suggestion Is to view The Grand Palace | Emerald Buddha | Reclining Buddha
for this duration in these seasons:
COOL SEASON: NOVEMBER – FEBRUARY 2 HOURS.
RAINY SEASON: AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 1.50 HOURS.
HOT SEASON: MARCH – JULY 1.25 HOURS.
Consider having lunch at a nearby air-con restaurant, and then
a short trip to Wat Pho-Reclining Buddha Temple.
Bring umbrella to protect from sun or rain.
OPENING HOURS
ENTRANCE FEE
GETTING THERE ENG. & THAI
DO'S & DONT'S
DRESS CODE
TRAFFIC JAMS
CHECK THE WEATHER
GRAND PALACE VIDEOS
SCAMS
THAI MASSAGE
MEDITATION
AUDIO GUIDES
FREE GUIDES
SURVIVAL PACK
DONATIONS TO TEMPLES
LINKS
SITE MAP
EMERALD BUDDHA
The Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) in the Grand Palace itself is the main attraction. A figurine of the meditating Buddha made from one solid piece of green jade, clothed in gold and diamonds. It is greatly revered from the Royal family to Thai nationals alike, as Thailand’s utmost precious religious icon...
RECLINING BUDDHA
The Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) is located 700 meters south of The Grand Palace. It is a world-renowned 46 meter long gold plated reclining Buddha. Its pose represents entry into complete spiritual enlightenment ending all worldly reincarnations. Within the surrounding corridor there are 108 bronze bowls representing the 108 auspicious characteristics of The Buddha. It is believed dropping coins into these bowls brings wealth and prosperity...