The Grand Palace in Bangkok and Wat Phra Kaeo (Wat Phra Kaeo) are both the first places to visit for free travellers in Bangkok. This time I will introduce the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. Compared with the teak palace arranged in the group itinerary, the Grand Palace accounts for It is a wider area and is now the place where the royal family receives foreign guests. The Chinese-Thai-Western multi-cultural architecture is very worth visiting!
Transportation: How to get to the Grand Palace?
The Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha are located beside the Chao Phraya River. From downtown Bangkok, you can take the BTS Skytrain to Saphan Taksin. After exiting the station, you will see the place where the ferry tickets are sold in 3 minutes. Buy a ticket, buy a ferry ticket and board to the N9 station (the map and the terminal are marked with "N★"), and then you can walk for 7 to 10 minutes.
The Grand Palace and the Jade Buddha Temple are considered to be the same attraction. After visiting the Jade Buddha Temple, you will arrive at the Grand Palace along the trail, so buy a double attraction when buying tickets!When visiting, understand the background of this attraction first, so that everyone can feel the charm of the Thai dynasty more when they go to play.
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The Grand Palace in Bangkok shines with the glory of the royal family
– Origin of the background: From the 18th century to the 20th century, this place was exclusive to the Kingdom of Siam. At that time, most of the architectural styles were Thai house structures, and the specific buildingsChakri Dynasty(Commonly known as the Rama Dynasty), it also became the residence of the royal family and nobles. Compared with other palaces in nearby Ayutthaya and Sukhothai, the Grand Palace played a more important political and economic position.Rama IV (Anna and the king, played by Chow Yun-fat) was open to the public, but after the death of Rama VIII in 1946 (it is rumored to be assassinated here), and the current King Rama IX Pommerpong was reduced due to official business In the later period of poor health, the royal residence was moved to Chitralada Palace (Chitralada Palace), but the Grand Palace is still an important landmark that symbolizes the dynasty.
– Highlights of the visit: The Grand Palace contains several visiting points in total, namely "Boromphiman Hall", "Phra Maha Monthian Complex", and "Chakri Maha Prasat Hall Complex" "Dusit Maha Prasat Hall (Dusit Maha Prasat Hall)", it takes 2 hours to visit it carefully, plus the former Jade Buddha Temple, it takes about 3 to 4 hours.
– Suggested itinerary: According to my experience, go to Wat Arun Temple early in the morning to admire the scenery of the Chao Piya River bank, and then transfer toWat Pho(1.5Hr), finallyJade Buddha Temple&Grand Palace this attraction (4Hr), after visiting important attractionsOriental Mandarin drinking afternoon teaTake a break, and see whether you want to go to Chinatown or Khao San Road in the evening.
Wulong Biman Palace: an important place for receiving state guests
Boromphiman Hall (Boromphiman Hall) This palace is a European-style building, built in 1903 in the era of King Rama V, as the palace of the crown prince (that is, the prince!).The current Wulong Biman Palace has been repaired and added a south porch as a place to receive foreign guests. Another very special thing is that when Rama VI ordered the maintenance of the Wulong Biman Palace, the palace added a description of the Indian Vedic God The frescoes, and the frescoes under the Vedic gods describe the essence of the "Ten Virtues of Kings". (Note: The King's Ten Virtues are the ten virtues that the Buddha proposed to be a ruler.)
▲ The Biman Palace in Wulong is not open to the public and is guarded by guards.
Skyscraper Palace: The Siamese Guardian God Made of Gold
The Phra Maha Monthian group is composed of three main palaces: "Indra Temple", "Great Guardian Temple", and "Chaga Bobiman Palace".
Indra was built in the era of King Rama I in 1785. It was originally the place where the king listened to politics.There are two exquisitely carved thrones in the hall.
At the back of the Indra Temple, the Great Protector of the Kingdom Temple houses a "Siamese Protectorate God" made of gold, from the reign of King Rama IV. Since the establishment of the Thai nation, internal and external troubles have repeatedly occurred Being able to tide over the difficulties seems to have the help of a god in secret, so he cast a "Guardian God of Siam" as the god of protection of the country.There are also two thrones dedicated to the king's enthronement ceremony in the main hall.The protector of Siam is enshrined in the middle of these two thrones.
Behind the Siam Protectorate Temple, Chaga Bobiman Palace is the main living area of King Rama I, II, and III. Later, all kings after the coronation ceremony have to spend at least one night in the main hall, indicating that they have officially begun to deal with government affairs. the meaning of.The two sides of the palace gate are engraved with the emblems of the main administrative parts, such as the lion emblem of the Ministry of Interior, the elephant head lion emblem of the Ministry of National Defense, and the god of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs holds a lotus emblem.
※ Indra Temple
▲ You must take off your shoes and not take pictures when visiting the temple!
▲ King Rama IV ordered a gate built of pottery fragments and marble.
▲ Although the Grand Palace is known for its Thai and Western architectural styles, you can still see the fine stone sculptures of Chinese culture.
▲ Jongmiao Pavilion is at the orange-green eaves.
▲ The moon pavilion in the skyscraper palace group.
▲ On the left of the picture is the Jaga Bobiman Palace.
Jieji Palace: Thai-Western Fusion Architectural Style
Chakri Maha Prasat Hall (Chakri Maha Prasat Hall) is the largest palace in the Grand Palace. It was built in 1876 during the reign of King Rama V.The term Jieji means sacred plate, emperor, and is also the name of the Bangkok dynasty.The basic structure of the main hall belongs to the architectural art of the Victorian era of the British Queen, but there are three square spires on the top of the hall that belong to the traditional Thai architectural art. It is mainly because people generally believed that this Western-style building was very abrupt in the palace, so it was later on top of the building. Cover the roof of the Thai traditional temple.
The main hall is divided into three parts: the main seat, the east seat and the west seat.The top floor of the main seat is the place where the spirit bones of the Anfeng royal family are located, the second floor is where the Thai emperor meets state guests, and the lower floor is the headquarters of the Imperial Forest Army.The top floor of the East Wing is an antiques display, the second floor is the State Guest Room, and the lower floor is the living room.On the top floor of the West Tower, Anfeng's previous queens and princes' spirit bones.The middle floor is the living room where the queen gave to see the subjects, and the lower floor is the library.
In addition, Jieji Palace was also the place where King Rama V spent his childhood. After he ascended the throne, he began to plan to build a palace complex on the north side of the palace. Due to the narrowness of the palace, King Rama V stayed in the palace for his wife and children. The UIMANMEKU palace was built, but then most of these palace groups have been closed for public visits.
※ Jieji Palace
▲ Built in 1876 and completed in 1882, the architect is John and his team Henry Rosley Group.
The original design was Western-style buildings, some of which were Thai-style buildings. Currently, it is the royal family’s ossuary hall and weapons museum, open to visit.
▲ Songmutiwar Temple: It is the place where Rama V issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Dusit Palace: The highest symbol of the four-fold eaves
Dusit Maha Prasat Hall (Dusit Maha Prasat Hall) is a traditional Thai palace. Dusit is in Hindi. Name, the Miller Bodhisattva who came to be born at the time lived in the Tusita Temple.The plan of the main hall is cross-shaped, with four layers of double eaves on the top of the hall, a square spire with seven layers of double eaves in the middle, and a "golden-winged bird catching a dragon" under the spire.There is an imperial bed made in the era of the first emperor.
It is mainly used as a place for the funeral of kings, queens, and empress dowagers. Other important ceremonies, such as the anniversary of the king’s ascension, are also held in the main hall.
Notes for visiting
- You must dress neatly when you enter the tour, and you must not wear clothing that exposes your ankles and shoulders, or slippers.
- When entering the temple, you must take off your shoes and sit on the ground. Keep quiet. The feet are strictly forbidden to face the Buddha statue, and "photographs are not allowed."
- Because it occupies a very large area, there are many allusions and information to explain, and you will know more about Thai culture, so it is recommended that you can find a guide at the door for explanation.
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◎ The Grand Palace in Bangkok. Grand Palace
– Address: Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200
– Tel: +66 2 623 5500
– Website: http://www.palaces.thai.net/
– Business hours: 08:30–15:30
-Ticket price: 500 baht (THB)
