What a sight. Glistening in the sun with milllions of tiny pieces of tile and glass mosaic. Well worth the visit to see the outside … but the inside is just as impressive with the Emerald Buddha in the center of the room. This is a working/real temple. Be respectful of those praying and no photos. Read the signs before going in (example: sit like a mermaid and don’t point feet at the Buddha, etc). We love these cultural gems from around the world. Thank you for sharing with those of us from other cultures and countries 😉

The emerald buddha is so tiny and you probably get like 5 minutes to see it. The real highlights are all outside. A mix of Chinese, Indian and a little western influenced architecture and sculpture. Interesting mixture of beliefs in this place, I can see Buddhist, Hinduism, Chinese Gods and thai mythical creatures exist together. The wall painting is fun to see if you knew a briefly story of Ramayana, basically it is a fight between human god and ape god, these two have a beef because the ape god try to steal human god's wife and there comes a fight between both of their henchmen. Hope you have a good time here!

Clean, busy and stunning, an absolute must see! We went in the morning as the afternoon would’ve been too hot. We did the audio tour, which was interesting, but the paper sheet map wasn’t that great and it’s so busy there I would skip it. I would recommend either a tour guide or read up about it before you go.

I find it difficult to come up with words to describe the experience of visiting this remarkable temple. Its opulence is extraordinary, and yet, upon entering I was filled with a sense of tranquility such as I haven’t felt in a while. Perhaps the sincerity of many of those who entered to worship had its effect on me. Regardless, this is a temple that must be experienced to be understood. No photos are allowed in the interior. I believe that’s the way it should be.

This is jaw dropping it is so beautiful. Such a special place for Thai people it is a privilege to get to see it even if you are shuffling through as part of the crowd. If you can get there early before the tour groups turn up you might be able to soak up the wonder and majesty of the building. Obviously no shoes and no bare feet inside so be prepared with your ware choice for the trip. Take some time outside the building to appreciate everything else beyond the emerald Buddha.

Today, I had the opportunity to visit one of the most renowned places in Thailand. The architecture of this place is truly magnificent and meticulously maintained. Despite the somewhat high entrance fee, the experience is absolutely worth it. As someone who is not a practicing Buddhist, I was surprised to find a sense of peace and tranquility wash over me while exploring the temple grounds. However, I must admit that the visit would have been even more enjoyable had it not been during the sweltering heat of the day.

It was a great experience. I visited the place solo during the little time I got during a business trip. It was crowded however it doesn’t affect your experience of leisurely enjoying the view. Photography is not allowed in some places and videography is not allowed as well. Try to visit during the morning hours to avoid the heat.

Considered the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand, the sanctum holds an image of the Buddha made of jade. That's the emerald Buddha. The temple and the temple complex is crazy busy from opening to closing time. Photos and videos inside are of course prohibited, but good luck trying to get a clear photo, anywhere near the immediate vicinity. Some of the outstanding features include the figures of Garudas along the exterior wall on all four sides, roof pediments with sculptures of the Hindu god Narayana mounted on the back of Garuda, the countless Nagas projecting from the roofs and of course the traditional gold leaf and coloured glass decorations on the walls.

Awesome, beautiful, wonderful, amazing. Loved this little gem in the Grand Palace. Just loved this place. A definite must see when visiting Bangkok. Go early to avoid the crowds and the heat....be aware...lots of walking. Wear comfortable shoes and remember you need to take your shoes off when entering most areas. Dress respectfully.

Lots and lots of walking in the heat. Take plenty of water with you. The grounds are large and get crowded very quickly. The emerald buddha was much smaller than I though, but it is really beautiful and grounds have no litter and well landscaped. A very pleasant place, but so hard to take photos as it is such a large place. Stunning and well worth a visit.