🇹🇭 Bangkok | Step Into the Grand Palace ⚠️ Be Prepared to Be Moved t
Since you’re already here… How could you not visit the dazzling palace from all those Thai dramas? 😍🏛️ The Grand Palace is mainly composed of four major areas: the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall, Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and Phra Thinang Borom Phiman Palace. Oh, and by the way— the main palace buildings aren’t open to the public! 😱👑 🗺️ Main Tour Route: ▪️ Temple of the Emerald Buddha — ▪️ Chakri Maha Prasat Hall — ▪️ Dusit Maha Prasat Hall 🏛 Temple of the Emerald Buddha: This area showcases relics, architectural elements preserved from renovations, items used to worship the Emerald Buddha, statues, and objects related to the king. 🌿🕊️ 🕌 Dusit Maha Prasat Hall: Mainly used for national ceremonies, and it’s where funerals for the King, Queen, and other royal family members are held. 👑💐 🕍 Chakri Maha Prasat Hall: The largest hall in the Grand Palace, built by King Rama V in 1876 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Bangkok dynasty. “Chakri” means “lord” or “sovereign,” and the building combines a European base with a Thai-style pointed roof. 🏛️✨ 🎫 Tickets: 500 THB (includes Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Grand Palace, and the Teak Palace) 🕰 Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (best to allow about 2 hours for the full tour) 🚇 Subway Station: Samam Chai, Exit 2 🎤 Tour Guide: Online ticket with commentary 150 RMB ~ 500-600 THB at the entrance The Grand Palace is seriously HUGE! 🤯 The first time I visited, I got lost 😅. But smart me found a guide later (just follow the 🟨 yellow markers on the map and you'll be fine)! Feel free to choose your favorite spots to explore! #YouNeedToSeeTheWorldToHaveAWorldview #Thailand #Bangkok #ThailandTravel #BangkokTravel #BangkokGrandPalace #GrandPalaceDayTour #WeekendGetaway #ThailandGrandPalaceGuide #ThailandGrandPalaceTour