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The Grand Palace: Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, it is one of the most important royal palaces in Thailand. It was built in 1782 AD and covers a total area of about 218,400 square meters. It brings together the essence of Thai painting, sculpture and decorative art. The palace building is mainly white and surrounded by white palace walls.
Temple of the Emerald Buddha: Located in the Grand Palace, it is the most famous Buddhist temple in Thailand and one of the three national treasures of Thailand. It enshrines the most sacred Buddha statue in Thailand, the Emerald Buddha, which is carved from a whole piece of jade.
Wat Pho: It is the oldest temple in Bangkok and the largest temple in Thailand. It has the largest reclining Buddha in Thailand, and the largest number of Buddha statues and pagodas. The reclining Buddha in the temple is 46 meters long, with a foot of 5 meters long and 1.5 meters wide. The two feet overlap, each decorated with 108 auspicious patterns inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
Temple of Dawn: Located on the right bank of the Chao Phraya River, it was built to commemorate the 41st monarch of Thailand, King Zheng. It is known as the "Eiffel Tower of Thailand". It has a unique architectural style. The main tower is 82 meters high and surrounded by 4 small towers.