Wat Arun Ratchawararam (Wat Chaeng)
Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram, commonly known as Wat Phra Kaew, is the most important and famous temple in Thailand. It is located in the grounds of the Grand Palace in the Phra Nakhon district of Bangkok. Wat Phra Kaew enshrines the Emerald Buddha, the most sacred and revered Buddha image in Thailand.
Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram
History and importance
Founded: Wat Phra Kaew was built during the reign of King Rama I of the Rattanakosin period in 1782. Architecture: Wat Phra Kaew has beautiful and delicate architecture, which is a blend of Thai and Lao arts. The temple consists of several beautifully decorated buildings, such as the Ubosot, the Vihara, the Phra Monthian Tham Hall, and the Ho Trai. Emerald Buddha: The Emerald Buddha is a Buddha statue carved from green jade. It is approximately 66 centimeters tall. The Emerald Buddha is a sacred Buddha statue that is highly revered by Thai people.
Visit
Opening hours: Wat Phra Kaew is open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Guidelines: Visitors to Wat Phra Kaew should dress respectfully, covering shoulders and legs neatly. Tank tops, shorts, or flip-flops are not allowed.
Interesting things at Wat Phra Kaew
1. Ubosot: It is where the Emerald Buddha is enshrined. The Ubosot is decorated with gold carvings and multi-colored glazed tiles.2. Wall Paintings: There are beautiful and delicate wall paintings that tell the story of Ramayana.3. Stupa and Library: There are golden stupas and library used to store Buddhist scriptures.4. Ayutthaya Model: It is a model of Ayutthaya that shows the greatness and beauty of the ancient kingdom.
