Bangkok, Thailand 2012

Day 1!

WARNING! This will gonna be a heavy post... owner is a certified photo addict! ^_^

The Grand Palace is one of the most beautiful samples of an ancient Siamese court. It used to be the residence of the Kings of Bangkok. Here you will see palaces which were used for different occasions: the Funeral Palace, the Reception Palace, the Throne Hall, the Coronation Hall, the Royal Guest House, and Wat Phra Keo, the beautiful Emerald Buddha Temple.

 It's very hard to get a solo pic on this spot. 

Amazed with all the golden structures inside the Grand Palace.

Phra Thinang Racharuedee and Phra Thinang Sanam Chan

 Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat group.

I'm not quite sure but I think this is their Malacanang.

 The central prasat of the Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat.

Wat Pho - Known also as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, its official name is Wat Phra Chettuphon Wimon Mangkhlaram Ratchaworamahawihan.

Schedules:

Grand Palace and Wat Prakeaw - 08.30 a.m. – 3.30 p.m.
Wat Pho - 08.00 – 17.00 daily
Wat Arun- 07.30 – 12.00, 13.00 – 15.30 

How to get there:

GRAND PALACE AND EMERALD BUDDHA

1. From Pratunam, Go to the nearest station and take the Silom Line. Get off at Saphan Taksin Station (or S6 Station) and go out through Exit on the left.

2. Then walk to the boat terminal, take the Chao Phraya Express Boat to Tha Chang Pier (No.9) for 15 BAHT.

3.Arriving at Tha Chang terminal, you need to pass the market first . A 5-10 minute walk will bring you to the entrance gate of the Grand Palace.

After passing by the market you will see a national road, across the street you'll see the entrance of The Grand Palace!

The entrance fee is 400 Baht and a dress code is strictly implemented.

Warning: Avoid scammers, they will approach you to change your itinerary and will tell you that some temples are closed. THAT IS NOT TRUE, they just want you to ride a tuk-tuk and tour you around the place for a very expensive amount. tatagain po kayo sa presyo kaya mag-ingat. (see temple schedules above)

Looking for some souvenirs? You can buy some outside The Grand Palace (near the market)

WAT PHO

Next Stop WAT PHO (Reclining Buddha)

-This temple is located beside The Grand Palace (may signs naman), there is no dress code for this temple and the entrance fee is 100 Baht.

Note: Don't forget to claim your free bottled water.

Wat Pho is right behind the Grand Palace, so you will need to go back out the way you came in, and go around the block to enter Wat Pho. After visiting Wat Pho, you may have time to visit Wat Arun.