Enjoy a 2-hour easy tour of the Grand Palace in Thailand

The historical sites in Thailand are not numerous, and a visit to the Grand Palace + Wat Phra Kaew is almost unavoidable for a first-time visit to Thailand. If you want to enjoy the iconic sights of Thailand without getting too tired, follow my one-day laid-back itinerary. 🌈Price: First, understand your own needs. If you just want to tour and take photos by yourself, you can buy tickets online or on-site for 500🐖 per person. If you're interested in history and want a guided explanation, I recommend two options. There are many Chinese-speaking guides at the entrance of the Grand Palace, charging 600 Thai baht per hour, providing one-on-one explanation services. If you want to save time and effort, I recommend purchasing the Grand Palace ticket + Chinese guide explanation on an online travel app, which is about 150 yuan per person, very convenient. 🌈Tour: Because I'm quite lazy and wanted to hear the explanation of the Grand Palace, I chose the online package without hesitation. After confirming the order, I checked in at the entrance of the Grand Palace at 10 am and entered with the guide. The first spot is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, which houses Thailand's national treasure. The Emerald Buddha has three robes, which the King of Thailand personally changes during the seasonal transitions. The robes are made of pure gold, incredibly lavish. The exterior walls of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha have the world's longest mural, depicting the story of the Indian monkey god defeating demons, which is very interesting to listen to. ⚠Note: Photography and video recording are not allowed inside the palace of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and if you want to go to the front, you must kneel down, standing is not allowed. Of course, if you're not religious, you can stand on the periphery to observe, just maintain respect. The second spot is the Grand Palace, the symbol of the Bangkok dynasty, equivalent to Beijing's Forbidden City. The architecture here is also quite eclectic, blending Thai and European styles, among others. Overall, it looks very splendid and magnificent. The guide explained that Bangkok is known as the 'City of Angels,' and the Grand Palace is the 'Heavenly Palace.' The blue skies of Thailand shining on the luxurious and dazzling buildings of the Grand Palace indeed make it feel like a 'Heavenly Palace' on-site, which is quite impressive. The Grand Palace is still the place where heads of state are received, and it is also where the king's coronation and court celebrations take place. ⏰Tour Time: About 2 hours