Sunday, 7 September 2008

Angkor Trip - The Grand Palace Bangkok

The next morning, after we had breakfast at our hostel, we were then off to The Grand Palace. We walked there as it’s within a walking distance from Khao San road. The Grand Palace is a must see for people visiting Bangkok. It’s just simply beautiful! I was amazed with the elegant architecture and the detail of each wall, ceiling, roof and statue. Basically everything attached to it, everything in it and everything around it, is designed for the pleasure of the eye. They’re just amazing. I couldn’t take photos enough.

Travel Tips:

1. Official site of The Grand Palace. It opens everyday from 8.30am to 16.30pm. Tickets are sold until 15.30pm. Ticket costs 250 Baht.

2. The Grand Palace is Thailand’s most sacred site and therefore strict dress code applies. There is a booth at the front gate that provides clothes to cover you up if you turn up without proper clothing (a deposit is required). At the website above, select ‘13. Helpful Information’ at the drop down bar for more information on this.

Phra Sri Rattana chedi

Buddha statue at Phra Mondop

Taking a break - palace complex in the background

One of demons cast in metal is guarding stairways into Phra Mondop

Close up - the intricate detail of one of the walls

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