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Religious Sites
The Temple of the Emerald Buddha
bangkok, Thailand
The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, housed within the Grand Palace complex, was completed in 1784. It is home to the revered Emerald Buddha, carved from a single block of jade. The temple's intricate murals depict the life of Buddha and the horsehair hieroglyphics in the ubosot make it a marvel of craftsmanship.
Best time to visit
Early morning
Insider tip
Visitors often skip the gallery of murals lining the inner walls — a mistake as it's one of the temple's highlights....
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