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Buddhist temples & pagodas
Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha)
Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok's Wat Phra Kaew, built in 1784, houses the revered Emerald Buddha, carved from jade and draped in seasonal robes. The temple’s architecture shimmers with gold leaf and mirrored glass, creating a visual feast.
Good to know
- Tickets
- Book ahead
- Crowds
- Very busy, go early
- Best time
- Early morning
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- Dress code
- Cover shoulders and knees
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