Highlights
Admission via the Grand Palace ticket (covers the Grand Palace grounds, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles).
About this experience
Wat Phra Kaew is Thailand’s most revered temple, set inside the Grand Palace complex on Na Phra Lan Road. It houses the Emerald Buddha and pairs easily with the palace courts and nearby Wat Pho.
What's included
- Admission via the Grand Palace ticket (covers the Grand Palace grounds, Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles).
Who it's for
- All ages welcome; children must be with an adult.
- Modest dress is strictly enforced: shoulders and knees covered (no sleeveless tops, shorts, see-through or torn/tight clothing).
What you'll do
- Enter from the Grand Palace gate, follow the signed route to Wat Phra Kaew.
- View the Emerald Buddha and walk the cloisters and murals around the ubosot.
- Combine with Grand Palace courts and (by ferry) Wat Arun if you’re stacking sights.
Before you go
- Hours: Complex operates daily ~08:30—16:30; ticket sales typically 08:30—15:30.
- Tickets: Foreign visitor ticket is 500 THB (covers Grand Palace + Wat Phra Kaew + Queen Sirikit Museum). Mobile/printed accepted.
- Dress code: Arrive covered (shoulders/knees). Staff can refuse entry if attire is not appropriate.
Good to know
- Location: Within the Grand Palace compound, Na Phra Lan Road (Rattanakosin Island). Best reached by river boat to Tha Chang pier + short walk.
- Plan ~60—90 minutes for the temple; mornings are cooler and less crowded.
Why this is worth it
Thailand’s #1 sacred site inside the Grand Palace: Emerald Buddha, mural-lined cloisters, and strict dress code—go early, go covered.