Bangkok Royal Grand Palace

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Pick up from Bangkok hotel. Visit Royal Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha.  - Royal Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Temple The magnificent Royal Chapel, Wat Phra Kaew in the same compound enshrines the Emerald Buddha Image After finished Grand palace walk to the pier Depart from pier to visit Thonburi by motorboat longtails for a Fascinating trip on the Chao Phraya River and you will have the opportunity to observe the serene family homes and temple along the water way which give this city the name of the Venice of the East Or well know in Temple of Dawn. Wat Arun was restored during the brief Thonburi period to be the Royal Chapel of King Taksin. Drop off at your hotel.

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Tour Includes:

•  Pick up & Drop off from Bangkok Hotel •  Admission Fee •  English Speaking Guide

Tour Excludes:

•  All trips are not included. •  All activities not mentioned in Itinerary

Child Policy

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What to Bring

General Pick up Area / Road:

Other area please check with us. 

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Dress Code for Grand Palace: 

Unsuitable clothes are - Short trousers (long trousers must reach the ankles), miniskirts, culottes, tights and fisherman trousers, Sleeveless shirts and undershirts as outer garments - Rolled up shirt sleeves, whether long or short Sleeping suits, see-through clothes, bare shoulders  - Sportwear Sandals (including every type of shoes without heel straps or closed heels), Except Buddhist Monks, novices and Thai People from countryside Visitors who are dressed as mentioned above can borrow free clothes and shoes at the Grand Palace's changing room. or rent at shop outside the palace

The Grand Palace  is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), resided at the Chitralada Royal Villa and his successor King Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) at the Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, both in the Dusit Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. The palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand.

Construction of the palace began on 6 May 1782, at the order of King Phutthayotfa Chulalok (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added, especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). By 1925, the king, the Royal Family and the government were no longer permanently settled at the palace, and had moved to other residences. After the abolition of absolute monarchy in 1932, all government agencies completely moved out of the palace.

In shape, the palace complex is roughly rectangular and has a combined area of 218,400 square meters (2,351,000 sq ft), surrounded by four walls. It is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya Riverat the heart of the Rattanakosin Island, today in the Phra Nakhon District. The Grand Palace is bordered by Sanam Luang and Na Phra Lan Road to the north, Maharaj Road to the west, Sanam Chai Road to the east and Thai Wang Road to the south.

Rather than being a single structure, the Grand Palace is made up of numerous buildings, halls, pavilions set around open lawns, gardens and courtyards. Its asymmetry and eclectic styles are due to its organic development, with additions and rebuilding being made by successive reigning kings over 200 years of history. It is divided into several quarters: the Temple of the Emerald Buddha; the Outer Court, with many public buildings; the Middle Court, including the Phra Maha Monthien Buildings, the Phra Maha Prasat Buildings and the Chakri Maha Prasat Buildings; the Inner Court and the Siwalai Gardens quarter. The Grand Palace is currently partially open to the public as a museum, but it remains a working palace, with several royal offices still situated inside.