Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) 
The Grand Palace and Wat Phra kaeo            
Symbolizing simultaneous founding of the Chakri Dynasty and the core of the Rattanakosin cultural heritage.

The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo was built by King Rama I, the first monarch of the Chakri Dynasty, as the royal compound in 1782, when Bangkok was founded. The 60 acre area surrounded by 1,900 meters (2,110 yards) white walls, consists of more than 100 uniquely beautiful buildings and throne halls with highly decorated architectural details

The Grand Palace was the King's official residence in 1782 to 1946, King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) was the last monarch to live here. Today, the royal family (King Rama IX) resides at Chitlada Palace.

Also located in the grounds of the Grand Palace is the Royal Thai Decorations and coins Pavillion displaying examples of Thai currency through the ages and collections of commemorative coins.
Exterior of the Dusit Throne Hall
Interior of the connecting hall of the Chakri Throne Hall's West Wing


Wat Phra Kaeo, the temple of Emerald Buddha is the royal temple in Chakri Dynasty, located in the grounds of the Grand Palace, officially name is Wat Phrasri Rattanasasadaram. Along the cloister wall surrounding the temple are mural paintings depicting scenes from the Ramayana (Ramakien) story, inside the temple, murals depict of the Buddha..
The Royal Chapel with the Emeral Buddha
Wall paintings the Ramayana Story

  1. Main Entrance
  2. Wat Phra Kaeo Complex
  3. Dusit Throne Hall
  4. Arphonphimok Prasart
  5. Chakri Throne Hall
  6. Inner Palace
  7. Phra Maha Montien Buildings
  8. Siwalai Garden
  9. Rama IV Chapel
  10. Borom Phiman Mansion
  11. Audience Chamber
  12. Coins and Royal Decoration Museum
  13. Emerald Buddha Chapel
  14. Temple Museum

  • Proper dress is required to enter the palace compound, no shorts or sleeveless tops are permitted.
  • Open daily 8.30 a.m.- 3.30 p.m.
  • Admission fee is 125 baht (including tickets to The Coin Pavillion & Vimanmek Palace & Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall)
  • Tel. (662) 224-3328, 226-0255               Fax. (662) 225-9158
  • Photography inside the Emerald Buddha Chapel is forbidden.
  • Bus #  1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 15, 17, 25, 30, 31, 32, 33, 39, 43, 44, 59, 60, 64, 70, 91, 103,153, 201, 203
    Air Conditioned Bus #  2, 6, 8, 12, 39, 44, 153
  • For taxi   Pai - Wat - Phra - Kaeo
    ** Pai = go, go to    Wat = temple    Phra Kaeo = Thai short name of Emeral Buddha
    Thai name is "Phra Kaeo Morakot"    Phra =buddha, monk      Kaeo = glass, crystal      Morakot = Emeral
  • Tel (662) 2228181 ext. 40
Old City Area Map
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