Wat Benchamabophit
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Location: วัดเบญจมบพิตรดุสิตวนารามราชวรวิหาร
Phone: +66 98 395 4289
Address: 69 Thanon Rama V, Dusit, Dusit District, Bangkok 10300, Thailand
Public Transit:
MRT Station: Phaya Thai (N3)
Distance: 2.5 km
Time: 8–10 minutes by taxi or tuk-tuk from the station.
Location Information
Detailed Access:
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Entrance Point: The main entrance for visitors is on Rama V Road, situated in the Dusit District near the Dusit Palace complex.
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Landmarks: Known worldwide as the “Marble Temple,” it is easily recognized by its gleaming white Carrara marble walls and multi-tiered orange-tiled roofs.
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Proximity: It is a short distance from other royal landmarks like the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall and Vimanmek Mansion.
Visitor Essentials:
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The Highlight: The central ordination hall (Ubosot) is constructed entirely of Italian marble and houses a beautiful replica of the Phra Buddhajinaraja.
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Art & Design: The courtyard features a gallery of 52 different Buddha images from various periods and styles across Asia.
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Photography: The temple is extremely popular for photography, especially in the early morning when the marble reflects the sunlight and the courtyard is less crowded.
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Dress Code: Modest attire is mandatory (shoulders and knees covered).
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Opening Hours: 06:00 AM – 06:00 PM daily.
