Experts' Choice Award Temple of the Emerald Buddha
What the experts agree on
Thailand's holiest Buddhist site houses the revered Emerald Buddha in an ornate shrine within the Grand Palace. The glittering complex dazzles with golden stupas, elaborate architecture, and intricate details that inspire awe in virtually every
“The royal chapel (ubosot) serves as a backdrop to one of the most sacred objects in Thailand, the Emerald Buddha.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's "No single structure within the Grand Palace elicits such awe as this, the most sacred temple in the kingdom." Full review
Concierge "One of Thailand's most impressive sights: 54 acres featuring a collection of palatial buildings, golden stupas, sculpted nine-foot demons, and richly ornamented wats (temples)."
Frommer's "The number one destination in Bangkok is also one of the most imposing and visually fascinating." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Wat Phra Kaew, more commonly known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is widely regarded as Thailand’s most sacred site." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Wat Phra Kaew gleams and glitters with so much colour and glory that its earthly foundations seem barely able to resist the celestial pull." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Regarded as the holiest Buddhist temple in Thailand, you'll find it within the elaborate Grand Palace complex. Inside the shrine is a small, jade-colored Buddha draped in golden robes"
Time Out "What is it: Located within the Grand Palace complex, Wat Phra Kaew is where the country's spiritual centre of gravity has sat since 1785, when King Rama I installed the Emerald Buddha on..." Full review
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