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Bangkok's Royal Treasure: Explore Wat Ratchanatdaram Wat Ratchanatdaram, a temple that carries the deep emotions of the Thai royal family, is known to the world by its Chinese name "Wang Sun Temple." It was built in 1846 as a religious sanctuary carefully crafted by King Nangklao (Rama III) for his beloved granddaughter. The most striking feature of Wat Ratchanatdaram is the magnificent five-tiered pagoda. The outer, middle, and core towers are all adorned with dazzling golden spires, symbolizing the 37 virtues of Buddhist practice, with a total of 37 spires, each with profound meaning. In addition, the temple's architecture cleverly combines Teochew style with traditional Thai elements, with roofs covered with unique Thai-style snake scale tiles and ridges decorated with gray dragon heads instead of the usual scroll patterns, highlighting the royal nobility and architectural innovation. © Travel Tips: If you want to enjoy the stunning scenery of Wat Ratchanatdaram, I highly recommend visiting in the early morning or late morning. At this time, there are few tourists, the temperature is pleasant, and the sun shines just right on each pagoda, creating a dazzling golden light. You can take photos of the temple's exterior and garden scenery, then climb the pagoda in the cool weather to overlook the unique landscape of Bangkok's old town. During your visit, be sure to respect local religious customs. You can take photos, but do not touch or step on any items in the temple. Also, dress appropriately, wear long pants and cover your knees, and take off your shoes before entering the temple to show respect. It is worth mentioning that Wat Ratchanatdaram is adjacent to Wat Saket and not far from Khao San Road. You can spend a whole day visiting these two attractions together and enjoy a peaceful and tranquil travel experience away from the hustle and bustle. Compared to the crowded Grand Palace and Wat Arun, this is undoubtedly a more comfortable and pleasant choice. 📍Address: Maha Chai Road 1 Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok ✔️Opening hours: 08:00–20:00 or 08:30–21:00 🎫Tickets: Free, shoes off, but visitors can voluntarily donate 10–20 THB ⌚️Recommended time: 1–3 hours 🚗Transportation: Taxi in downtown Bangkok costs about 200–500 THB 🚇Take the subway to Sam Yot Station, then walk to Wat Ratchanatdaram. Transportation: Take the Bangkok MRT subway, get off at Sam Yot Station, and walk for only 10 minutes to reach the temple. Opening hours: 8 am to 8 pm, free admission