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Wat Phra Kaew
Temple of the Emerald Buddha
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★ 4.7 · 50k reviews
Wat Phra Kaew, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. The complex consists of a number of buildings within the precincts of the Grand Palace. It houses the statue of the Emerald Buddha, which is venerated as the country's palladium.
- The Emerald Buddha is an image of the meditating Gautama Buddha seated in a meditative posture, made of a semi-precious green stone (jasper rather than emerald or jade), clothed in gold and about 66 centimetres tall.
Visitor Info
Rating
★ 4.7 50,000 reviews
Visit Time
~60 min
Best Time
Early morning with the Grand Palace visit
Insider Tips
- · Entry is included in the Grand Palace ticket — no separate fee.
- · Photography of the Emerald Buddha statue itself is not permitted inside the ordination hall.
- · The Buddha's gold seasonal costume is changed three times a year by the King.
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