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Erawan Shrine (San Phra Phrom)
Best time to visit
Early morning or late evening to avoid large tour groups and see devotees in a quieter setting; weekdays are generally less crowded than weekends.
Budget tips
Free entry, donations optional and small; buy flower garlands from nearby vendors rather than through aggressive touts to save money.
Recommended for
Culture seekers, Photography enthusiasts, Religious and spiritual travelers, First-time Bangkok visitors
Plan your visit
20-40 min
About
Hurtige fakta: Røgelsens duft og rytmisk klokkespil møder besøgende, og mange tror på, at ofringer og danseoptrædener kan bringe held. Over 100 dansere optræder regelmæssigt i traditionelle kostumer for at takke eller søge held, et uventet, farverigt indslag midt i et travlt handelsområde.
Højdepunkter: Du kan stå midt i en strøm af duftende jasmin- og ringblomstkranse, høre et lille live-ensemble spille ranat og gong, og se en fireansigtet Brahma-statue omgivet af dansere i farverige silkedragter. Siden opførelsen i 1956 som en forsoningsgestus efter en række byggeuheld, har stedet været åbent 24 timer, og folk hyrer ofte små dansehold som en højlydt taksigelse.
Insider tips
- Dress modestly, cover shoulders and knees to show respect.
- Visit early morning or after 7pm to avoid the largest tour-bus crowds.
- Take photos from the north-east side to include the statue, dancers and city backdrop.
- Decline pushy fortune-tellers politely and agree prices for flower garlands before accepting.
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Den bedste måde at opleve en by med en lokal guide.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
Reviews
Reviews (4)
4.3Evening visit felt touristy and sellers were persistent. The shrine is nice but skip the overpriced garlands.
Arrived at 8am with almost no line. Donations are optional but the short ceremony and photos were worth the stop.
Went at noon when it was packed and noisy. No entrance fee but expect to pay a few baht for flower garlands.
Stopped by after a BTS ride around 3pm, easy to get to and free entry. Great for a quick cultural stop, not a long visit.
