From several magnificent temples in Bangkok, the three most unique ones are Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, and Wat Benchamabophit. Wat Traimit houses a striking 3-meter tall Golden Buddha image - a gleaming, 5-ton figure of solid gold. Wat Pho, which features the largest reclining Buddha image in Thailand, and the Chedi of the kings, is Bangkok's oldest and largest temple. Finally there is Wat Benchamabophit, a fine modern Thai temple constructed from white Carrara marble with ornate crossbeams decorated with lacquer and gold.
1.) Grand Palace (Home of the Emerald Buddha)
1.) Grand Palace (Home of the Emerald Buddha)
- Add: Na Phra Lan Rd, Maharaj Pier next to Wat Phra Kaeo Temple Complex, city center Bangkok Thailand
- Tel: 02 224 1833
- Hours of Operation: Every day from 8:30 to 3:30, unless it's being used for a state function, which is quite rare. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha and Grand Palace grounds are open every day when not being used for state functions, the audience halls in the Grand Palace are closed on weekends. You can only gain entrance to see the magnificent thrones on weekdays. The Royal Pantheon in Temple of the Emerald Buddha is only open one day a year, on 6 April.
- Suggestion: Palace complex is huge so allocate time in the morning to avoid being rushed to finish by 1530. Do try to see if you can view the Emerald Buddha so go on WEEKDAYS, NOT weekends.
- Free guided tours in English are available at 10:00, 10:30, 1:30 and 2:00. You can also rent an audio guide for 100 Baht (3.31 USD) plus passport or credit card to secure return.
2.) Temple of the Reclining Buddha / Wat Pho
- Add: Maharat Rd Bangkok Thailand
- Suggestion: Go after visiting the Grand Palace since it's on the way back to the Chaophraya Express Boat. It's a big temple that houses the Reclining Buddha but a quick enough visit to squeeze in before you head home.
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RESTAURANT OPTIONS as per friend's suggestions:
1.) Erawan Tea Room, Grand Hyatt (afternoon tea)
Add: 494 Rajdamri Road, Bangkok, Thailand 10330
Tel: +66 2 254 1234
Add: 494 Rajdamri Road, Bangkok, Thailand 10330
Tel: +66 2 254 1234
2.) Baan Thai House (Thai)
Add: 199 / 19 Moo 4, Pailing, Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
Tel: +66 035245555
Add: 199 / 19 Moo 4, Pailing, Ayutthaya 13000, Thailand
Tel: +66 035245555
3.) Celadon, Sukhothai Hotel (Thai)
Add: 13/3 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2344 8888 Fax: +66 (0) 2344 8899
Email: promotions@sukhothai.com
Add: 13/3 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, Thailand
Tel: +66 (0) 2344 8888 Fax: +66 (0) 2344 8899
Email: promotions@sukhothai.com
4.) La Normandie @ Mandarin Oriental Hotel (French)
5.) Spice Market @FourSeasons (Thai)
Add: 155 Rajadamri Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: 66 (0) 2 126-8866
Add: 155 Rajadamri Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: 66 (0) 2 126-8866
6.) Biscotti @FourSeasons (Italian)
Add: 155 Rajadamri Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: 66 (0) 2 126-8866
7.) Sirocco The Dome @State Tower (Mediterranean; 360 view of Bangkok)
Address: 1055 Silom Road, 63rd floor, State Tower, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Phone: +66 2624-9555
2.) Grand Hyatt’s Spa
Add: 155 Rajadamri Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Tel: 66 (0) 2 126-8866
7.) Sirocco The Dome @State Tower (Mediterranean; 360 view of Bangkok)
Address: 1055 Silom Road, 63rd floor, State Tower, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
Phone: +66 2624-9555
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2.) Grand Hyatt’s Spa
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