Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok(玉佛寺)
Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald
Buddha (officially known as Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram) is regarded as the
most important Buddhist temple in Thailand. Located in the historic centre of
Bangkok, within the grounds of the Grand Palace, it enshrines Phra Kaew Morakot
(the Emerald Buddha), the highly revered Buddha image meticulously carved from
a single block of jade.
The Emerald Buddha (Phra Putta Maha Mani Ratana Patimakorn) is a Buddha image in the meditating position in the style of the Lanna school of the north, dating from the 15th century AD.
Raised high on a series of platforms, no one is allowed near the Emerald Buddha except HM the King. A seasonal cloak, changed three times a year to correspond to the summer, winter, and rainy season covers the statue. A very important ritual, the changing of the robes is performed only by the King to bring good fortune to the country during each season. The temple of Emerald Buddha is beautifully decorated and has a great sense of peace about it.
The construction of the Temple of Emerald Buddha started when King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I) moved the capital from Thonburi to Bangkok in 1785. Unlike other temples, it does not contain living quarters for monks; rather, it has only elaborately decorated holy buildings, statues, and pagodas. The main building is the central 'ubosot' (ordination hall), which houses the Emerald Buddha. Even though it is small in size, it is the most important icon for Thai people.
Other attractions in Wat Phra Kaew include a model of Angkor Wat, which was built under the order of King Rama IV when Cambodia was under Siamese control. The model was later recreated in plaster at the behest of King Rama V to celebrate the first centenary of the Royal City. Also, don't miss the Balcony, which can be compared to the temple wall. The murals inside tell the Ramayana epic in its entirety. On the columns of the balcony are stone inscriptions of the verses describing the murals. Each gate of the Balcony is guarded by the five-metre tall 'Yaksa Tavarnbal' (Gate-keeping Giants), the characters taken from the same epic.
A guide is on duty from 10:00 to 14:00 and Personal Audio Guide (PAG) is available in English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Russian, and Spanish. Remember that 'wats' (temples) are sacred places and you must dress appropriately. No shorts, slippers, sandals, or revealing tops, otherwise you simply won't be allowed in. There's also a facility that offers proper trouser wear rental should you need it. Admission to the temple is now 400 baht! Remember the temple closes early (15:30) so don't arrive too late!
Opening Hours: 8.30 am to 3.30 pm
Location: Na Phralan, Phra Nakorn (inside Grand Palace complex), Old City (Rattanakosin)
Dress Code: no short pants or short skirts, not sleeveless tshirts. Sarong are for rent at the entrance but better dress appropriately to avoid the queue.
Price Range: 400 Baht!
玉佛寺（Wat Phra Kaew）位于泰国曼谷皇宫内，与皇宫同建于1789年。作为皇室举行宗教仪式的地方，是曼谷最重要的寺庙，由拉玛一世在兴建皇宫时一并建造，并于1784 年3月27日迎请玉佛到寺中供奉。备受尊崇的玉佛就放在大雄宝殿中，每年夏季、雨季和冬季换季时分，国王都会亲自来替玉佛更衣，佛前的两尊佛像则分别代表 一世皇与二世皇，每一尊所用的黄金重量为38公斤。殿内四面均绘有壁画，前后为拉玛一世时完成，左右两面则是三世、四世时的作品，门、窗都是方形尖顶状， 框上并贴满金箔与彩色玻璃，门板及窗板则是镶嵌贝壳的精彩作作品。
现在的玉佛寺已同大皇宫相通，买了游大皇宫的门票便兼可游玉佛寺了。寺内围墙都有绘满壁画的长廊，令游客仿佛在观看一部画在墙上的大型“连环图”，绘画者用多点透视的手法，集中描绘了不同的时间和空间的景物，让人有时空交错的感觉。备受尊崇的玉佛就放在大雄宝殿中，每年夏季、雨季和冬季换季时分，国王都会亲自来替玉佛更衣，佛前的两尊佛像则分别代表一世皇与二世皇，每一尊所用的黄金重 量为38公斤。殿内四面均绘有壁画，前后为拉玛一世时完成，左右两面则是三世、四世时的作品，门、窗都是方形尖顶状，框上并贴满金箔与彩色玻璃，门板及窗 板则是镶嵌贝壳的精彩作品。
武隆碧曼宫
在大雄宝殿的北边有一个大台基，台基上有许多金碧辉煌的建筑，首先，最东边的就是碧隆天神殿(Prasart Phra Debidorn)，呈十字形，殿顶有一个高棉塔，神殿四周围绕以12角柱，柱头皆以莲花装饰，算是皇室宗庙，里面陈放拉玛一世至五世的纪念像，并仅于每 年4月6日开放。殿前有两座金佛塔，是拉玛一世为纪念双亲所建，塔基有20个托塔的猴子。
藏经阁
这座藏经阁供奉著一部以金片做成的经典，方形尖顶，屋檐呈特殊的钜齿状，四个门口都有夜叉伫守。藏经阁前有一些小亭子陈列著代表每一世皇的白象及国徽。吴哥窟模型：这个模型在藏经楼北边，是拉玛四世时下令依照柬埔寨的吴哥窟而建，小巧逼真。
神仙装饰
高台上总共有7对神仙铸像，有上半身为女儿身、下半为狮子身的“狮身仙女”，也有上半是男儿身、下半为鸟体，一手撑腰、一手举至胸前的“金那罗”，还有一手执短剑、一手举至胸前、有一对鸟翅膀的鸟神。
走廊
围绕整个玉佛寺的走廊上共有178幅图画与韵文，是拉玛一世时所绘，讲述一个神话故事。绿色的怪兽是坏的，喜欢抢别人的老婆，白色的猴子是好的，具有神力，帮助国王救回皇后，有一次甚至施展神力将整个城市包起来，免于坏人的入侵，绘画的手法相当活泼立体。
门票：400铢/人 〔外国人买门票是400铢，泰国人免费，还有穿泰国校服的也免费，在泰国的中国留学生能说泰语的基本都可以混过去〕
开放时间：08:00-16:00
到达方式：市内乘坐1、3、6、9、15、19、25、30、32、33、39、43、44、47、53、59、60、64、65、70、80、82、91、123、201、203路巴士；1、8、25、506、507、512路冷气巴士；或乘坐湄南河快船至塔长码头下即到。
旅游注意事项：
1、玉佛寺内禁止拍照摄影。
2、穿短裤，无袖上衣，紧身裤都不能进入〔即时你穿了也没事，门口有很多店可以租衣服，穿着花花绿绿的泰式衣服就可以进入，租金30铢-200铢不等〕
The Emerald Buddha (Phra Putta Maha Mani Ratana Patimakorn) is a Buddha image in the meditating position in the style of the Lanna school of the north, dating from the 15th century AD.
Raised high on a series of platforms, no one is allowed near the Emerald Buddha except HM the King. A seasonal cloak, changed three times a year to correspond to the summer, winter, and rainy season covers the statue. A very important ritual, the changing of the robes is performed only by the King to bring good fortune to the country during each season. The temple of Emerald Buddha is beautifully decorated and has a great sense of peace about it.
The construction of the Temple of Emerald Buddha started when King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I) moved the capital from Thonburi to Bangkok in 1785. Unlike other temples, it does not contain living quarters for monks; rather, it has only elaborately decorated holy buildings, statues, and pagodas. The main building is the central 'ubosot' (ordination hall), which houses the Emerald Buddha. Even though it is small in size, it is the most important icon for Thai people.
Other attractions in Wat Phra Kaew include a model of Angkor Wat, which was built under the order of King Rama IV when Cambodia was under Siamese control. The model was later recreated in plaster at the behest of King Rama V to celebrate the first centenary of the Royal City. Also, don't miss the Balcony, which can be compared to the temple wall. The murals inside tell the Ramayana epic in its entirety. On the columns of the balcony are stone inscriptions of the verses describing the murals. Each gate of the Balcony is guarded by the five-metre tall 'Yaksa Tavarnbal' (Gate-keeping Giants), the characters taken from the same epic.
A guide is on duty from 10:00 to 14:00 and Personal Audio Guide (PAG) is available in English, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Russian, and Spanish. Remember that 'wats' (temples) are sacred places and you must dress appropriately. No shorts, slippers, sandals, or revealing tops, otherwise you simply won't be allowed in. There's also a facility that offers proper trouser wear rental should you need it. Admission to the temple is now 400 baht! Remember the temple closes early (15:30) so don't arrive too late!
Opening Hours: 8.30 am to 3.30 pm
Location: Na Phralan, Phra Nakorn (inside Grand Palace complex), Old City (Rattanakosin)
Dress Code: no short pants or short skirts, not sleeveless tshirts. Sarong are for rent at the entrance but better dress appropriately to avoid the queue.
Price Range: 400 Baht!
玉佛寺（Wat Phra Kaew）位于泰国曼谷皇宫内，与皇宫同建于1789年。作为皇室举行宗教仪式的地方，是曼谷最重要的寺庙，由拉玛一世在兴建皇宫时一并建造，并于1784 年3月27日迎请玉佛到寺中供奉。备受尊崇的玉佛就放在大雄宝殿中，每年夏季、雨季和冬季换季时分，国王都会亲自来替玉佛更衣，佛前的两尊佛像则分别代表 一世皇与二世皇，每一尊所用的黄金重量为38公斤。殿内四面均绘有壁画，前后为拉玛一世时完成，左右两面则是三世、四世时的作品，门、窗都是方形尖顶状， 框上并贴满金箔与彩色玻璃，门板及窗板则是镶嵌贝壳的精彩作作品。
现在的玉佛寺已同大皇宫相通，买了游大皇宫的门票便兼可游玉佛寺了。寺内围墙都有绘满壁画的长廊，令游客仿佛在观看一部画在墙上的大型“连环图”，绘画者用多点透视的手法，集中描绘了不同的时间和空间的景物，让人有时空交错的感觉。备受尊崇的玉佛就放在大雄宝殿中，每年夏季、雨季和冬季换季时分，国王都会亲自来替玉佛更衣，佛前的两尊佛像则分别代表一世皇与二世皇，每一尊所用的黄金重 量为38公斤。殿内四面均绘有壁画，前后为拉玛一世时完成，左右两面则是三世、四世时的作品，门、窗都是方形尖顶状，框上并贴满金箔与彩色玻璃，门板及窗 板则是镶嵌贝壳的精彩作品。
武隆碧曼宫
在大雄宝殿的北边有一个大台基，台基上有许多金碧辉煌的建筑，首先，最东边的就是碧隆天神殿(Prasart Phra Debidorn)，呈十字形，殿顶有一个高棉塔，神殿四周围绕以12角柱，柱头皆以莲花装饰，算是皇室宗庙，里面陈放拉玛一世至五世的纪念像，并仅于每 年4月6日开放。殿前有两座金佛塔，是拉玛一世为纪念双亲所建，塔基有20个托塔的猴子。
藏经阁
这座藏经阁供奉著一部以金片做成的经典，方形尖顶，屋檐呈特殊的钜齿状，四个门口都有夜叉伫守。藏经阁前有一些小亭子陈列著代表每一世皇的白象及国徽。吴哥窟模型：这个模型在藏经楼北边，是拉玛四世时下令依照柬埔寨的吴哥窟而建，小巧逼真。
神仙装饰
高台上总共有7对神仙铸像，有上半身为女儿身、下半为狮子身的“狮身仙女”，也有上半是男儿身、下半为鸟体，一手撑腰、一手举至胸前的“金那罗”，还有一手执短剑、一手举至胸前、有一对鸟翅膀的鸟神。
走廊
围绕整个玉佛寺的走廊上共有178幅图画与韵文，是拉玛一世时所绘，讲述一个神话故事。绿色的怪兽是坏的，喜欢抢别人的老婆，白色的猴子是好的，具有神力，帮助国王救回皇后，有一次甚至施展神力将整个城市包起来，免于坏人的入侵，绘画的手法相当活泼立体。
门票：400铢/人 〔外国人买门票是400铢，泰国人免费，还有穿泰国校服的也免费，在泰国的中国留学生能说泰语的基本都可以混过去〕
开放时间：08:00-16:00
到达方式：市内乘坐1、3、6、9、15、19、25、30、32、33、39、43、44、47、53、59、60、64、65、70、80、82、91、123、201、203路巴士；1、8、25、506、507、512路冷气巴士；或乘坐湄南河快船至塔长码头下即到。
旅游注意事项：
1、玉佛寺内禁止拍照摄影。
2、穿短裤，无袖上衣，紧身裤都不能进入〔即时你穿了也没事，门口有很多店可以租衣服，穿着花花绿绿的泰式衣服就可以进入，租金30铢-200铢不等〕
