 Ask anyone who has been to Bangkok what their 'must see' list is and without fail they will always include The Grand Palace complex. Explore the complex, which houses a number of attractions including Wat Phra Keow (Temple of the Emerald Buddha).Built in traditional Thai architecture mixed with European designs, The Grand Palace complex, once the official home for the Kings of Siam, is unquestionably one of the Thailand's major tourist highlights. The King still uses the Grand Palace for certain ceremonial occasions and the regal flavor within its enormous royal grounds is still evident. Visit the Royal Funeral Hall and the Royal Coronation Hall. The main centerpiece of the complex however is the 45 centimeter Emerald Buddha. Carved from just one piece of Jade it is the holiest and most revered religious object in Thailand. The Emerald Buddha is housed within Wat Phra Keow, which is a very ornately decorated building whose roof tiles reach up into the sky. Hotels near Grand Palace | |||
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Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok to open in June Kempinski, Europe's oldest luxury hotel brand, will open the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok in June. The luxury city resort with 303 rooms and suites is located adjacent to a royal palace in the centre of Bangkok. All rooms overlook tropical gardens ... Two-wheeled bike tours roll at Rattanakosin Island More than 100 bicycles now helping tourists see the sights on Bangkok's Rattanakosin Island - on two wheels, for a pleasant alternative transport mode of seeing the city, according to Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) Deputy Governor Taya ... Suvarnabhumi airport moves unlucky demon statues Suvarnabhumi airport, Thailand's main airport is to relocate 12 giant "demon statues" which are modelled on 12 statues at Bangkok's Grand Palace, from arrivals to the check-in section to boost the morale of staff who thought the figures brought bad ... Bangkok Grand Palace and River of Kings Canal Cruise Small-Group Tour Enjoy the best highlights of Bangkok on this Grand Palace and River of Kings Canal small group tour. Escape the Bangkok traffic and board a longtail boat for a journey along the canals, enjoy a guided tour of the impressive Wat Pho, see the huge ... Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok with an age-based discount offer for The Horizon Cruise Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok offers guests a Flash Your Age discount when celebrating their birthdays at the Horizon Cruise. The offer is valid from 1 July to 31 August 2009. Guests who celebrate their birthdays on the Horizon Cruise on their exact ... Diamond House Bangkok This outstanding 3-star hotel offers personal attention to detail and is an a prime position in the commercial and shopping area of Bangkok. Diamond House offers you a quiet and friendly atmosphere with modern Thai-style accommodation and a ... Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River Treat yourself and your loved ones with a 2.5 hour evening cruise along Bangkok's Chao Phraya river. Watch river life go by and feast on a Thai dinner feast as the band on board entertains you. This will be a memorable night on board one of ... Bangkok's Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew Ask anyone who has been to Bangkok what their 'must see' list of the city entails, and without fail they'll include The Grand Palace. This half-day sightseeing tour in Bangkok can be taken in the morning or afternoon and will allow you the ... Viengtai Hotel Bangkok This 3-star budget hotel is centrally located in Banglampu, with a short walking distance to Khao San Road, and has a pleasant outdoor pool overlooking the city. Step out of Viengtai Hotel and you are in the heart of Bangkok. This is a paradise for ... Rembrandt Hotel Bangkok Opposite subway and Skytrain stations, this hotel is one stop by subway from Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre and by Skytrain from Emporium Shopping Centre and Siam Paragon Shopping Centre. Conveniently located, this luxury accommodation is ... |