Grand Palace
Monument · Rattanakosin, Bangkok

Grand Palace

Photo: Preecha.MJ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

It consists of multiple buildings and temples built starting in 1782. The site includes the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Strict dress rules apply and photography is restricted in some areas.

On day 1 of Bangkok: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Entry fees apply; confirm current prices at the entrance or official site.
Time needed
Two to three hours.
Best time
Early morning to reduce crowds.
Getting there
Boat to Tha Chang pier or taxi to the Rattanakosin area.

Itineraries with Grand Palace

Day 1 of Bangkok: Weekend Escape

The Grand Palace and Wat Pho

How Grand Palace fits into a day.
  1. 8:30Grand PalaceRattanakosin
  2. 11:30Wat PhoRattanakosin
  3. 15:30Wat ArunThonburi
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Grand Palace questions

What is the dress code for the Grand Palace?

Shoulders and knees must be covered. Long pants or skirts and shirts with sleeves are required.

Is the Grand Palace open every day?

It is open daily except during certain royal ceremonies. Check ahead for closures.

Can you take photos inside the Grand Palace?

Photography is allowed in most outdoor areas but prohibited inside the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

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