Visit The Grand Palace
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We made a late afternoon visit which is a little risky as they normal close time is 3pm (as we soon found out)
 Na Phra Lan Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon Bangkok Longdo map link is in Thai & English for taxi, Google map link in Social media menu for GPS navigation  Getting there: Canal: 2kms from Pier Fa Liliat on canal Saen Saep Transport: map link type BTS station / MRT station, best search tricks  Google map: for live link, scroll down page to Google street view  Two (2) formats 1. standard video 2. 360 spherical (use smartphone for VR)
please note: we dashed thru in an hour so the coverage is broad 2. 360 Spherical video  best viewed in smartphone for VR Virtual Reality Scene: blazen thru and around in 1 hour the video is loaded into two (2) sites site 1 if stream too slow or low quality - > use youtube link below site 2 note: if youtube screen does not show spherical, copy n paste (right click) link to mobile browser Photobeside the Palace is a boutique Park called Saranrom Park this photo is taken from above the park showing the position of the Palace and Wat pho  the widget below is the full 360 spherical image of the photo above the park above target starting view is Wat Pho - SCROLL DOWN to see Park high quality hangar site H SP 1801 H90Pabove T: Sunset Open Fbk album - click on fbk icon or click here why: VR: Virtual Reality effect, turn you or device at any angle Site: Theta: Powerful zoom in / out  why Theta site: many display controls, Zoom out to make a crystal ball, all display styles can be downloaded. click a thumbnail to watch in 360 - have fun morphing the imagesTheta site lets you change the display styles - see options below images in Theta site or  Tour mapthe idea journey from the city is Bts skytrain from the city to the river at from Bts Siam (city) it's around 20 mins to travel the 4 or 5 stops to the river and then a short walk down the stairs to the pier there's lots of places to visit around the pier (see the list of Icons in the pier link above)  inter change with express river ferry at central pier sathorn the main pier is quite hectic but well sign posted and many staff available to get you going  the ferry ride is very in expensive, little crowded but part of the action. the priority is get going not safety which is a little more common sense approach so pay attention the 4.5 km journey along the river gives you a quick snap shot of the Icons along the river and if you have time try the "hop on hop off" package which is like an all day ride multi rider and jump on the double decker and enjoy the view stop at one of several piers at the Grand Palace, we stopped at Pier Chang this pier is way busy but you'd expect that  short walk to the main entrance to the palace, then follow the signs to buy your ticket and access the main zones there are so much to see you really need several hours which we did not have but we marched around quickly for a quick browse  During the visit of the Grand palace we used the 360 spherical photos to start a virtual tour, note - some of the photos are extracted from the 360 video so the quality is medium btu ok if you view in a smartphone (small screen) and this is ideal so you can get the VR (virtual reality) effect in future visits we will add more photos to the virtual tour AboutWat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha) a historical temple in the compound of the Grand Palace  we have 360 spherical photos in and around the temple - see the link this page to virtual tour  The Grand Palace - pics, vids and general info  after many options to get home (back to the city) 1. return along the river 2. cut inland to local fast ferry canal Saep Saep at pier Fa Liliat, which is what we did after visiting other places in this area Virtual tour from this visit we drafted a VT The Grand Palace note: image quality is low as some photos are extracted from the 360 video please use a smartphone to enjoy the VR (Virtual reality) effect  Dress codestrict attention to conservative attire, they used to have a hire clothes service but no longer, however good luck .. lolmany locals selling the applicable clothes on the street - not much chance of haggling late in the day the clothes being slip on daggy pants or shirts - you will notice in the pics and vids
 
HIGH SCAM SITE: Please be warned scammers roam the entrance suggesting the venue is closed, offering another venue
Opening Hours: Daily 08.30 - 16.00 hrs. Note: minimum dress standard required. Admission Fee: Free of charge for Thais and 500 baht for foreigners (including admission tickets to Vimanmek Mansion, and the Royal Thai Decorations and Coins Pavilion). Dress Standards applied: no singlets, shorts, bare feet exposed or scanty clothing, cover over items avail for hire Tour guides: They will be located inside the main gate and display ID cards More:-
Since the founding of Bangkok, the Grand Palace has been the major architectural symbol of the Thai Royal Family. For about 150 years, the Grand Palace was not only the official residence of the King but also the entire administrative seat of government. In the reign of King Rama V, the royal residence of the kings was relocated to Dusit Palace. Now the grand palace hosts royal ceremonies and state receptions.
The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. The palace is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand The architectural plan is almost identical to that of the Royal Palace in the former capital of Ayuthaya. In the same compound located the royal chapel or Wat Phra Kaew.
There is so much to see refer legend below (expand image)
 Post eventas it's only around 3pm 3.30pm and we have special clothing to respect the code, let's walk around the corner and visit famous Wat Pho - our journey Reclining Buddha - 45 mtrs long .....  and after visiting Wat Pho - we try the local speedway canal express boat - wow Share this page SM comments Gee team brief visit late in the day to the Grand Palace one of Bangkok's most popular destinations, our pics n vids https://goo.gl/v8fcf7 BEST HASHTAGS #BkkGrandPalace Industry #BkkCultural #BkkTourIcon #BkkZoneRattanakosin #BkkAchiever #BpacApproved #1NightBkk  Related topicsRiver Icons last (5) by latest edits showing last 5 changes see all Directory Tourism New to town?
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