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Bangkok days:Thailand Grand Palace

1/28/2015 | Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , ,



One of the tourists spot in Thailand that you shouldn't miss is the Grand Palace. 

Its my 2nd time here and i still find it fascinating. The designs are awesome, the history and once you're inside~ the royal and majestic feels is still there. 

During this time we were lucky enough that there are buildings that were opened to the public. 
Maybe because we went there during the King's birth month which is December, which is also mine too. In fact My birthday is December 4 while the King's birthday is on December 5. 
My goal next time is to celebrate my birthday there and witness how Thailand celebrate the King's Birthday.



how to learn about the palace? 
have a travel guide, or you could rent a listening travel device. you can find these at the entrance of the palace.



how to get there ?

just ride a metered taxi or tuktuk . Reminder: there are lots of taxi scams there, so it's better to ride a taxi that you're hotel provided for you or you could get there riding a tuk2. 

dress code/food ?

please do observe the proper dress code but if u have missed it, in front of the palace there are lots of stores that sells or rental clothes so that you could get in. Basic : Wear pants and no sleeveless tops.

Keep in mind that you are visiting some religious spots so show some respect.
And since it's hot make sure to wear sunglasses and bring a hat if you could.
 If you get hungry there are restaurants outside.



 

                           




                      



Phra Thinang Aphorn Phimok Prasat
(where the King sits during an occasion/event being held there )



you can view the map -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Palace

Have fun :)

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Bangkok Days: Wat Arun / Temple of Dawn

1/16/2015 | Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , ,



One of the best place I visited in Thailand, though it is quite tricky if you're going there.
If you're going to go there via taxi please make sure it is metered and they would drop you in the right place. But just to be sure, ask for a taxi from your hotel.

Wat Arun can be easily accessed through the Chao Phraya River, and ferries travel across the river towards the Maharaj pier. For the foreigners, the temple charges an entrance fee of 50 baht (as of March 2013). Wat Arun figures in one of Thailand's most colourful festivals, the Royal Kathin and the king travels down in the Thai royal barge procession to present new robes to the monks after their three-month lent period.- Wikipedia 

 Once you got there you will be riding a boat to get to the Wat Arun, make sure to wear comfy clothes and don't wear heels.

Pics:

We went there early since we will be going to the palace right after.






There are for rent costumes you can choose, 150baht-250 baht.
It depends on what store did you choose, for us we chose the 1st one because of the crown and the place has the perfect background for the pictures. 



the 2nd for rent shop :)


one of the reasons why you must not wear heels :3


It was scary at first but worth it since you could see the best view of Thailand there at the top. 
This is the entrance and the exit is at the back, once you step up you cant back down since you will be dizzy.The exit which is at the other side is much safer, you can easily go down.

Enjoy :) 

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Location: Bangkok, Thailand
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