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Wat Phra Kaew

The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is the sacred core of the Grand Palace complex, dense with gilded buildings, murals and ceremonial architecture.

Why go

Wat Phra Kaew brings the Grand Palace’s sacred identity into a single dense precinct. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha anchors gilded buildings, murals and ceremonial architecture, allowing religious imagery and courtly form to be understood together rather than as separate decorative elements.

Useful to know

Keep Wat Phra Kaew within the wider Grand Palace visit.
Allow time for the Emerald Buddha, gilded buildings and murals.
Confirm current access to the temple precinct before travelling.

Your next visit

Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.

Outdoor visit · 30–45 min

World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.

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Opening information

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Asia/Bangkok · Sep 8, 2026 / Dec 7, 2026

Monday: 08:30–16:30
Tuesday: 08:30–16:30
Wednesday: 08:30–16:30
Thursday: 08:30–16:30
Friday: 08:30–16:30
Saturday: 08:30–16:30
Sunday: 08:30–16:30

Official visitor information

Original World content and translations, shown as supplied. Practical information may need updating.

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