Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Phra Kaew

Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Phra Kaew, known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, sits within Bangkok's Grand Palace complex in Thailand, built in 1782 by King Rama I as the spiritual heart of the Chakri Dynasty.

This ornate royal temple houses the sacred Emerald Buddha—a 66 cm jade statue believed to date to the 14th century, originally discovered in Chiang Rai and moved through various kingdoms before finding its permanent home here in 1784, dressed seasonally by the king in gold garments symbolizing protection for the nation.

Featuring stunning Thai architecture with gilded roofs, intricate murals depicting the Ramakien epic, golden chedis, and guardian statues, it draws millions for its blend of Buddhist reverence, royal ceremonies, and cultural splendor, though photography inside the main chapel is prohibited.

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