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Erawan Shrine (Shrine of the Erawan/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
Hızlı bilgiler: Buhur, taze çiçek ve ritmik davul seslerinin karışımı atmosfer, ziyaretçilerin dilek fısıldayıp adak sunduğu enerjik bir ritüel sunuyor. Renkli kostümlerle sahneye çıkan dansçılar sık sık performans sergiliyor; bazı gösterilerde yüzlerce kişi toplanıp şans dilediği için ortam şaşırtıcı derecede canlı oluyor.
Öne çıkanlar: Altın varaklı, dört yüzlü Brahma heykelinin etrafında 24 saat tütsü ve yasemin kokusu dolaşır, güneş vurdukça kadife çelenkler ve parlak sarı orkide çiçekleri ışıldar. Dileği gerçekleşince teşekkür edenler bağışla küçük dans topluluklarını kiralarlar; klasik Thai dansçıları canlı orkestrayla birkaç dakikalık ritüeller sergilerken çıngıraklı bileziklerin tınısı ve renkli kostümlerin kumaşı yakın mesafeden hissedilir.
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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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.
