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Erawan Shrine (Four-Faced Buddha Shrine)
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
Datos rápidos: Un murmullo constante de incienso, música tradicional y ofrendas florales envuelve el santuario, mientras bailarines ejecutan ritos públicos para pedir o agradecer favores. Cientos de rituales diarios muestran su papel como punto de petición y gratitud; mucha gente deja guirnaldas y toca ligeramente la figura con la esperanza de atraer buena suerte.
Destacados: En el santuario hay una figura de cuatro caras que recibe cada día ofrendas de guirnaldas amarillas y coronas de jazmín, mientras que una pequeña orquesta piphat y tambores llenan el aire con ritmos ceremoniales. Devotos que cumplen una promesa pagan a compañías de danza clásica para que interpreten piezas de 5 a 10 minutos frente a la estatua, creando un desfile constante de trajes brillantes, pasos precisos y olor a incienso.
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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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.
