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Morning in Rattanakosin Tour
Morning in Rattanakosin Tour
The first attraction is immediately the most important one, the gigantic Grand Palace. If your accommodation is in Sukhumvit or Silom, take the BTS Skytrain to Saphan Taksin. Then take the Chao Phraya Express Boat north up to Chang Pier, which will take around 30 minutes.
When disembarking walk left to Santichaiprakarn Park. If you live around Khao San Road, you can just walk through Soi Rambuttri, then take a right through Soi Chana Songkram. From there, nearby is a little alley to Phra Athit Pier (N13). Take the Chao Phraya Express Boat to Chang Pier, which will take about 10 minutes. If you have a lot of energy, you could even walk the whole way to the Grand Palace, which will take around 35 minutes.
From Chang Pier, walk straight onto Na Phra Lan Road, and you will see the white Grand Palace fortress walls. It's not easy to find your way in, but just keep on walking till you see the gigantic Ministery of Defense. Check out the City Pillar Shrine (Lak Muang) first and then head your way to the entrance.
The Grand Palace is a huge royal ground, and a strict dress code applies. Most important part is Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha). You will be amazed by all the golden shiny buildings. Admission is B350.
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