Walking Tour at the Most Visited Palace and Temples in Bangkok! | THE GRAND PALACE Thailand | 2026

Check out these temples located at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand! The Grand Palace Established in 1782 by King Rama I, the Grand Palace is a sprawling 218,400-square-meter royal complex that served as the official residence of the Kings of Siam for over 150 years. Located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, it represents the spiritual and historical heart of the city. The architecture is a striking blend of traditional Thai tiered roofs and gilded spires alongside later European-influenced styles. The complex includes the Outer Court, Middle Court, and Inner Court, as well as the renowned Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), which houses Thailand's most sacred religious icon—a statue carved from a single piece of dark green jade. Wat Pho Directly south of the Grand Palace sits Wat Pho, officially named Wat Phra Chetuphon, one of Bangkok's largest and oldest temple complexes. It predates the founding of Bangkok itself and houses the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, numbering over 1,000. The temple's centerpiece is the Chapel of the Reclining Buddha, featuring a 46-meter-long (151 feet) and 15-meter-high statue covered entirely in gold leaf, representing the Buddha's entry into Nirvana. The soles of the feet are intricately inlaid with mother-of-pearl illustrating 108 auspicious characteristics of the Buddha. Wat Pho is also universally recognized as the historical birthplace and leading center of traditional Thai medicine and therapeutic massage. Wat Arun Known as the Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun is situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, directly opposite Wat Pho. The temple dates back to the Ayutthaya period, though its distinctive profile was dramatically expanded during the 19th century under Kings Rama II and Rama III. Unlike the gold and red hues dominating the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, Wat Arun features a massive, 70-meter-tall central prang (Khmer-style spire) completely encrusted with colorful Chinese porcelain and seashells arranged in intricate floral patterns. The architectural layout represents Mount Meru, the center of the universe in Buddhist cosmology, and it remains one of the most recognizable landmarks in Southeast Asia. ___ No talk, just walk. 0:00 - Intro 1:06 - Map 1:22 - The Grand Palace 12:42 - Wat Pho 'Reclining Buddha' 22:24 - Tha Thien Pier Boat Ride to Wat Arun 24:41 - Wat Arun Filmed in July 2026 ___ Connect with us! Facebook:   / tourfromhometv   Instagram:   / tourfromhometv   TikTok:   / tourfromhometv   Website: https://www.tourfromhometv.com Email: Please see the About section ___ This channel and its contents are the exclusive property of Tour From Home TV. Any unauthorized use of our content, including reposting, redistributing, inserting clips into your videos, creating reaction videos, or re-uploading to a new channel without our permission, will result in a copyright strike. For business inquiries, please send us an email. © 2026 Tour From Home TV. All Rights Reserved.