Make My Bangkok Holiday - The Grand Palace

The Grand Palace

Royal Palace Temple

2.6 km² of land on the eastern shore of the Chao Phraya near the King's Square Sanam Luang.

How to get there.

Opening hours daily from 8:30am to 3:30pm
Entry 500 Baht

How to get to the Grand Palace

There are different ways to get to the Grand Palace, depending of course on how far you live from the palace. You can take the express boat to the Grand Palace by water, as the Grand Palace is close to the Chao Phraya River. There are various express boats, marked with colored flags. Blue flags, for example mark the boats for the tourists, but also the boats with the orange flags stop at Pier 9 at the Grand Palace and are also cheaper than the blue marked boats. By land, you can of course treat yourself to a taxi or take the tuk tuk. We prefer the ride with a tuk tuk because it's just a lot more fun and driving in an open vehicle is simply an experience. Except when it rains ;-)

Be careful!

Already on the way to the Grand Palace and also directly in front of the complex, it may be that you meet sleazy ears who want to tell you that the palace is closed. But that's just a trick to bring you to a certain shop for shopping. As a farang, this can happen to you even in the company of a local, where you should think that the fake ears should realize that they have no chance, but they definitely try when the opportunity presents itself. Just be careful. Likewise, it may occasionally happen that fraudsters try to sell fake tickets, supposedly so that it is faster and you do not have to wait. You should always buy the ticket at the counter.

ID Card

Some years ago it was still without, meanwhile it means that you need for the entry your passport or identity card, without this one does not come in.

Take your Time

The temple complex is very large, you should take enough time for a long visit.

Map to the Grand Palace

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Questions & Answers

Tour Book

On the temple grounds there are guides for the Grand Palace, in different languages. The individual buildings are numbered on a clear map.

Umbrella?

Yes! For some western people perhaps unusual, but while many people from the "Western cultures" seek the sun, many Asians protect themselves from the sun with a parasol.

Before or after the visit?

If you have not come across the river, you should go there! On one hand there is a small market near to the Tha Chang Express Boat Pier, on the other hand you can also rent a long tail boat trip through the side canals. It's definitely a must to do!

Your Experiences

Did you visit The Grand Palace and did you get some more experiences or saw something great? You can tell us your experiences or if you want, you can even write your own blog!

The Grand Palace.

Opening hours daily from 8:30am to 3:30pm
Entry 500 Baht

Temple Complex Grand Palace.

Basically, the Grand Palace is not just a single palace, but a large facility where various structures and facilities are located, including Wat Phra Kaeo, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. If you want to visit the temple, you should take enough time, because there are many beautiful buildings to see, many beautiful statues and ornate murals. Above all, time and patience are necessary because the facility is very well attended. But definitely worth a visit!

Entry & Dress Code.

If you want to pay a visit to the Grand Palace, you should dress accordingly, there is a dress code! You should not wear open shoes, shorts or short skirts in the complex. Likewise, the shoulders should be covered. This should basically apply to any visit to a temple or church. But do not worry, who should not have thought of it, can borrow appropriate clothing on the spot. A ticket for visiting the Grand Palace costs the tourists 500 Baht, which is about 13.50€. Locals have the privilege to come to the resort for free.

Walk around.

At the Grand Palace there are many beautiful buildings to see, one is surrounded by many other tourists, but if you take your time, you can look at the buildings in peace.

Walk around.

The guards have a stately height and are impressively beautiful!

Walk around.

In some places you can sit down and rest, at high temperatures, a break can be quite good.

Walk around.

Photo opportunities are plentiful and everyone wants to capture a great picture, no problem, just that you have to bring along time and patience as mentioned, you're on a marathon and not a sprint ;-)

Walk around.

In some buildings there are very beautiful murals, the elephant is a popular motif, not without reason, the elephant is still an important part of the Thai culture.

Walk around.

Not so easy to capture the Prasart Phra Thepbidorn (the royal pantheon) of Wat Phra Kaeo completely on a photo.

Walk around.

The monks not only round off the overall picture of the Grand Palace, they give it a special touch, the homage to the monks in Thailand is very intense.

Walk around.

The sculptures, statutes are very artistic and majestic.

Walk around.

Photo opportunities are numerous and the temple complex is very nice to look at, down to the last detail.

Walk around.

Of course, the Chakri Maha Prasat should not be missing on any memory card, and with a little more distance from the motif, it will certainly be possible to completely scan the majestic building :-)