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The Grand Palace and temple of the Emerald Buddha image tour

08.00 Depart from the hotel by private car to visit the Royal Grand Palace compound.

08.30 Start exploring the exquisite temple of the Emerald Buddha image. There are several buildings awaiting to be seen; the Golden Stupa, where the relics of the Lord Buddha were enshrined, built in 1855 under the command of King Rama IV, the Library built in 1782 under the command of King Rama I to house the Buddhist Holy manuscripts, the Royal Pantheon built in 1855 by King Rama IV to be the ordination hall, but was turned to be the hall for the deceased kings statues later. The highlight of the temple ground is the most venerated Emerald Buddha image housed inside the most beautiful ordination hall of Thailand.

The Buddha image was carved from a large piece of green jade discovered in 15th century in the north of Thailand. The mural painting inside the ordination hall is extremely beautiful as the national treasure. Around the cloister displays the momentous mural paintings showing the Ramayana story, the Hindu epic.

After the tour inside the temple concludes, move on to the Royal Grand Palace to visit the royal residence of the Chakri Kings from 1782 to early twenties century. Only a few buildings are permitted to access. The Phra Mana Monthien (Great Residence) Group (close on holiday), a group of three glittering structures, was used for many purposes, the formal audience hall, the coronation function, the royal reception to receive the head of state from foreign countries in the past as well as cerebrating the king’s birthday. The Chakkri Throne Hall, the main audience hall of King Rama V built in 19th century in the perfect combination of Thai and western style (see from outside). The Dusit Throne Hall, built in 18th century to hold the anniversary of the coronation day, beside, it has been used for the lying-in-state function for many decades (close on holidays). All of these distinctive and majestic structures are really enduring traditions of the Thai Kingdom.

10.30 After the tour is over, take the private car back to the hotel or drop off for shopping.

Remark All the women will need to wear Sarong or skirt which covers the knees, or full length pants, no sleeveless, no shawl. Any kinds of shoes are accepted.
Men are not allowed to wear shorts and sleeveless