Most of the tourist
destinations in Bangkok will be related to the culture and art due to Bangkok
is the capital of Thailand since 1782 A.D. Chakri Dynastry
use Bangkok as capital and use Bangkok to locate of the palace.. The tourists
who came to visit Bangkok will be impressed from the beauty of the Arts and
Cultures of Rattanakosin which is the local identity Arts and Cultures of
Bangkok. Besides, the Arts of Rattanakosin has been inspired by the religion of
Buddhist which is the national religion of Thailand. The recommended tourist
destination in Bangkok where the travelers should not miss out , and add to
things to do in Bangkok is The Grand Palace.
How important is the Grand Palace Bangkok?
The Grand Palace Bangkok or commonly known as Wat Pha Sri Rattana sarttadaram or Wat Phra Kaew (means the Emerald Buddha Temple) is one part of the complex of the palace of Chakri Dynasty of The Kingdom of Siam, was founded since 1782 A.D. to be the resdient of The King and the royal family from The King Rama I to The King Rama V of Chakri Dynasty. At present, The King Rama IX and the royal family, the present monarch have their residences at Chitlada Palace where is not the tourist destination. The Grand Palace was known as the palace of the past reigns and the temple of the Emerald Buddha in the present.
Things to do in Bangkok at The Emerald Buddha
The important of The Grand Palace Bangkok, this palace is the location of Emerald Buddha Temple. The tourists who came to warship the Emerald Buddha , but of the things to do in Bangkok for the local is to warship to the Emerald Buddha. The name of Buddha statue is emerald but was made of a jade rather than emerald. The Emerald Buddha was created in the meditation guesture followed by the Art of Chiang-Saen North of Thailand Art. In the past, The Emerald Buddha was placed in the temple in The Kingdom of Lan Na and was transferred to Bangkok in Thonburi period
Temple compound area and the throne hall
Due to The Grand Palace is the royal residence from The King Rama I to The King Rama V of Chakri Dynasty so there are many buidling and throne hall inside.. The famous throne is Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat or Chakri Maha Prasat Throne as this throne will be used for the important royal event such as the celebration of The King and The Queen’s Birthday. The construction of this throne halls was mixed by the Art of Rattanakosin and the Western Art where is very interested to see.
Taking picture with in the Royal Palace Bangkok
Top recommend things to do in Bangkok is taking good pictures. Beside, great architecture in the Grand palace, you should see the mystical figure in Golden color such as Ginnon Singhorn Ginnaraee as well as the Garuda in wai gesture. A unique statue is guardian inside the Emerald Buddha to protect bad spirit away.
Art of Mural painting on the Gallery
Thai and Asian art is none-realistic art , Hundred of best craftsman of the nation come to serve the Grand Palace court and the Emerald Buddha. The painting is about the Great story of Hindu which is called Ramayana or Ramakian in Thai.
Special note when visit the Grand Palace Bangkok
Make a better trip, you could book private tour or join tour with the Royal Palace tour guide . You could also rent audio guide as well. Or hire a tour guide is the best sotition to learn about Thai culture.
Caution
If you travel by your own, close to the Grand Palace Bangkok, there are some conman who try to tell you that the Grand palace is closed. Don’t believe them if you travel during open hour.
Location: Na Phra Lan Road, Bangkok (Rattanakosin Island)
Wat Phra Kaew entrance fee : 500 THB / person
Operation Hour: 08:30am to 03:00pm, Daily >> The Royal palace may close some area which is depend on holiday. Ticket is on sales till 03:00-03:30 p.m
Least
but not last, add the Grand Palace into your things to do in Bangkok, it will
definitely the right decision for sure.
