Be a tourist in your hometown♡(Bangkok)

in #whalepower7 years ago

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Do you know "The Grand Palace" is must visit place if you come to Bangkok. It's the most favorite landmark of tourist. Built in 1782 till now is 150 years of the home of the Thai King, the Royal court and the administrative seat of government.

Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (officially known as Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram) is regarded as the most important Buddhist temple in Thailand. Located in the historic centre of Bangkok, within the grounds of the Grand Palace, it enshrines Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha), the highly revered Buddha image meticulously carved from a single block of jade. The Emerald Buddha (Phra Putta Maha Mani Ratana Patimakorn) is a Buddha image in the meditating position in the style of the Lanna school of the north, dating from the 15th century AD.

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Raised high on a series of platforms, no one is allowed near the Emerald Buddha except HM the King. A seasonal cloak, changed three times a year to correspond to the summer, winter, and rainy season covers the statue. A very important ritual, the changing of the robes is performed only by the King to bring good fortune to the country during each season. The temple of Emerald Buddha is beautifully decorated and has a great sense of peace about it.

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A guide is on duty from 10:00 to 14:00 and Personal Audio Guide (PAG) is available in English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Russian, and Spanish. Remember that 'wats' (temples) are sacred places and you must dress appropriately. No shorts, slippers, sandals, or revealing tops, otherwise you simply won't be allowed in. There's also a facility that offers proper trouser wear rental should you need it. Admission to the temple is now 400 baht! Remember the temple closes early (15:30) so don't arrive too late!

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Opening Hours: 8.30 am to 3.30 pm Location: Na Phralan, Phra Nakorn (inside Grand Palace complex), Old City (Rattanakosin) Dress Code: no short pants or short skirts, not sleeveless tshirts. Sarong are for rent at the entrance but better dress appropriately to avoid the queue. Price Range: 500 Baht!

(source from http://www.bangkok.com/attraction-temple/wat-prakaeo.htm)

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I was a tourist in your hometown. I loved it and hope to return sooner than later.

Amazing picture

thats wicked! if i lived there id go all the time, we dont have anything like that in Canada. why no shorts thou? id hate that seeing as its super hot over there

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