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Relish a Regal and Religious Experience
 Thailand’s
most sacred statue, the Emerald Buddha, resides at the grandiose
Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple
of the Emerald Buddha), right next to the former residence of royalty,
the Grand
Palace. The murals depicting scenes from the Ramayana, a magical
epic, are otherworldly. But so are the gilt-covered pagodas and
Buddhist images in the country’s number-one tourist attraction.
What is also fascinating is how many everyday Thais come here to
pray. Watching them observe age-old Buddhist rituals is a genuine
slice of Thai life, served fresh every day.
The temple and palace,
located in the historic Rattanakosin Island, are only a short walk
from other marvels, such as Wat Pho (home of the Reclining Buddha
and a traditional massage school), as well as the National Museum,
the City Pillar and the National Gallery.
It is open daily from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. except on special
days. Visitors are advised that polite and modest dress is essential.
For more information, please visit www.palaces.thai.net
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