Square

Sanam Luang

Address
ถนนราชดำเนินใน
Area
Bangkok, Thailand
Districts
Old Town
Mon
08:30–15:30
Tue
08:30–15:30
Wed
08:30–15:30
Thu
08:30–15:30
Fri
08:30–15:30
Sat
08:30–15:30
Sun
08:30–15:30
Price
Free admission — THB 0.
How to visit
This is an outdoor public space. Drone flights, smoking and drinking alcohol are prohibited.
Hours
Free entry
Hours
About 30 min
Sanam Luang

Why it is worth the detour

A historic public square used for royal ceremonies and events.

Sanam Luang is a historic open field and public square in front of Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace in Bangkok. It has been the site of royal ceremonies and significant public events since the reign of King Rama I.

What else is close by

The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.

  • 300 m

    Bangkok City Pillar Shrine

    The Bangkok City Pillar Shrine is known for housing the city's original city pillar, a symbol of prosperity and protection.

  • 300 m

    Bangkok National Museum

    One of the largest museums in Southeast Asia, showcasing Thai art and history.

  • 350 m

    Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit

    A first-class royal Buddhist temple with a Vipassana Meditation center.

  • 400 m

    Wat Phra Kaew

    The most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand, housing the Emerald Buddha.

  • 500 m

    Tha Phra Chan

    A bustling pier and marketplace for Thai amulets and astrologers.

  • 550 m

    Grand Palace

    The official residence of the Kings of Siam and later Thailand since 1782.

Walk it with the stories

This address is one stop among many. Our routes and quests link them into a walk that makes sense on the ground.

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