Royal & historic · Bangkok
Grand Palace
พระบรมมหาราชวัง
The glittering royal complex at the heart of old Bangkok.
Address
Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon
About
Seat of the Chakri dynasty since 1782, a walled 218,000 m² city of throne halls, spires and gilded chapels. Houses Wat Phra Kaew and the Emerald Buddha — the most sacred image in Thailand.
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings right at 08:30 opening, before tour buses
Tips
Dress conservatively — shoulders and knees covered. Sarong rentals available at the gate. Avoid touts outside claiming it is closed; it is not.
Nearest transit
- Sanam Chai
Tags
- Must see
- Unesco adjacent
- Royal