The Emerald Buddha Temple (Phra Kaew Morakot) contained within the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew or Wat Phra Keow).

According to the legend, the Emerald Buddha was created in India in 43 BC by Nagasena in the city of Pataliputra (today's Patna).

Wat Phra Si Rattanasasadaram, generally called the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in English or Wat Phra Gaeo in Thai.

You enter the temple compound on the west side, facing the back of the chapel (ubosot) housing the Emerald Buddha.

The Emerald Buddha Temple is enshrined on a golden traditional Thai-style throne made of gilded-carved wood, know as a Busabok, in the ordination hall of the royal monastery.

The walls are decorated very impressive in the Emerald Buddha Temple

Outside the Emerald Buddha Temple

Wat Phra Kaew Temple 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.

In Wat Phra Kaew , the main building is the central phra ubosot, which houses the statue of the Emerald Buddha.

Wat Phra Kaew or The Emerald Buddha is housed in a magnificent bot (the central shrine in a Buddhist temple), which is used by monks for important religious rituals

Wat Phra Kaew is located on the ground of the Royal Palace in Bangkok. It is the most revered Buddhist shrine in Thailand.

Emerald Buddha Temple overview

Emerald Buddha Temple, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha or Wat Phra Kaew (officially known as Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram), is a temple in Bangkok that was built in 1782 by Rama I, who founded the Chakri Dynasty.

When Rama I chose Bangkok as the capital of his dynasty, this temple was thought to be the place for the royalty to perform Buddhist rituals, but there were no monks present.

Highlights of Emerald Buddha Temple?

Emerald Buddha Temple is still regarded as a Thai artistic museum, owing to its numerous patterns and architecture.

The Emerald Buddha Temple has the appearance of a sanctuary, with the outside walls covered in sheet gold and glass, and the inside walls covered in pictures depicting the life of the Buddha and other themes.

Emerald Buddha Temple is a very important Buddhist area, it is not only very sacred to all Thai people, but all tourists who visit this temple always feel very solemn and impressed with the spectacular view inside the Emerald Buddha Temple.

How to travel to Emerald Buddha Temple?

Emerald Buddha Temple is not only located in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand but it is also located within the Grand Palace campus, making it easy and convenient for tourists to come here to visit and explore.

Normally this special site is also included the city of Bangkok or if you live in a hotel that is located in the center of Bangkok, then it is also easy for you to catch a bus, taxi, or even on foot to visit this site. You should not miss this religious destination on your trip to Bangkok.

When you visit this temple, you also should not wear too short clothes to avoid to meet any difficulties to enter.