Easy guide to Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok, Thailand.

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Wat Phra Kaew: The symbol of Thailand Wat Phra Kaew is the most well known landmark yet the most published pictures of Thailand. It is located in the same compound with The Grand Palace, the must-see in every tourist's itinerary. Officially known as Wat Phrasri Rattanasasdaram, Wat Phra Kaew is named in short after the Emerald Buddha, housed in the temple. It is the only temple without monks yet among the most classy and beautiful temples in the country. Similar to The Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew was built in 1782 based on Wat Phra Sri Sanphet in Ayuthaya Province and compounds alike that of Angkor Wat in Cambodia. While most foreign tourists are here to witness its beauty and the workmanship, Thais come to Wat Phra Kaew to worship the Emerald Buddha, one of the country's most revered treasure. Hours: 8:30-11:30 am, 1-3:30 pm, daily Admission: 350 Baht (including The Grand Palace) Related topics to Wat Phra Kaew Chinese temple Bangkok Erawan shrine Sri Maha Mariammna temple Wat Arun Wat Po Wat Traimit
Wat Phra Kaew, one of the most beautiful temples in the kingdom.

The murals in Wat Phra Kaew were drawn by many artists. Some display their humor, like this drawing in 1931, showing a rickshaw carrying an ape passenger!
An artist renovating the murals.
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