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The Grand Palace, Bangkok
The Grand Palace in Bangkok
Any good life event is always worth celebrating for. By celebration, we are reminded it sure looks and feels good to indulge from time to time – make it big, bold, and ostentatious. We were in for a good treat; we headed to Thailand to have one awesome celebration. Sure ball option, because we all know that there sure is nothing grander than Bangkok, Thailand – and of course, the highlight - the Grand Palace.
The last time I visited Thailand, I knew the Grand Palace is one of
the few places worth experiencing more than once. Indeed, there is something
about Bangkok that’s intriguing, but what makes it more of that one is the fact
that even if it’s in Asia, where poverty is almost the way of life, there are
places here that are so rich in so many ways. Rich in culture, rich in detail,
rich in expression.
Did you know that Thailand is one of the few countries that
haven’t been colonized before. It hasn’t been a colony of any country. These
Thai people were (are) clever and it shows in how they represent Thailand to the rest
of the world.
The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam
during the olden days and you’ll see how history, culture, and religion
unfolded through the designs and structures found in this place. The area is
quite huge – you’d need at least half a day to see the basics of the place.
But, you won’t want that, because there is so much to see and learn from.
The favorite would have to be the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which is seated within these walls. Amidst the lavish gold details, you’ll see this Emerald Buddha, way up there. It’s not as big as the other statues but it sure looks substantial. Roam around to see the intricate wall details and the different gold sunspecs. You won’t want to miss the Grand Palace as it will give you another reason for celebration: newfound experiences.
Address: Na Phra Lan Road, Old City (Rattanakosin) | เขต พระนคร จังหวัด กรุงเทพมหานคร Thailand
Opening Hours: Daily 08:30 A.M. -3:30 P.M.
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