The Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple was established in the reign
of King Rama I in 1782 and was completed in 1785. Since then it has been redecorated
with it's beautiful design. I did a half day tour here whilst in Bangkok and
even managed to catch the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
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| The Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple |
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| One of the guards outside |
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| Getting ready for the ceremony |
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| The Demon Gate-Guardian in the Emerald Buddha Temple |
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| The pagoda's in the temple |
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| Part of the Emerald Buddha Temple |
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| One of the demons on the wall |
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| A painting of Bangkok in old times |
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| The Emerald Buddha Temple |
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| The Emerald Buddha wearning his summer season costume |
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| Picture of the Emerald Buddha wearing his winter costume |
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