Royal Grand Palace

General information

Destination
Bangkok, Thailand

Program details

Take advantage of your stay in Bangkok to visit the Royal Grand Palace, one of the city’s and country´s greatest tourist attractions. In this grand complex, you will find one of the most important temples in Thailand (Wat Phra Kaew) The Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Part of the Royal Chapel, it is the most sacred Buddhist temple, and said to hold supernatural powers.



Stroll through what was the Royal Residence for over 140 years and admire the beauty of its golden buildings, In addition to the Wat Phra Kaew temple, you will also be in awe with the Golden Chedi, the Pavilion of Regalia, Royal Decorations and Coins, the famous Thotkhirithon statues and the Chakri Mahaprasad Hall to name a few.



To round off the tour, call in at a local lapidary factory and showroom where you will be able to get locally made jewellery, handicrafts and silk at competitive prices.



Note

Parts of the Royal Grand Palace and/or Wat Phra Kaew can be closed during special royal or Buddhist ceremonies and during visits of foreign heads of state.