Today I saw the big three tourist sites in the city. I started with the Grand Palace, the most popular, crowded, expensive tourist attraction in the country. I felt cheated and lied to when the main hall of the Grand Palace was closed to visitors even after I specifically asked the information counter if anything was closed, but they said everything was open and charged the full price entry of $8. I knew there might be a problem because the King’s sister’s 100 days of mourning is continuing and her body is here. I arrived on day 65.
Afterwards, I visited Wat Pho (2nd of the three), Wat Kanlayanimitr, Wat Arun (the 3rd). Then I had some more time, so I quickly visited Wat Ratchpradit, Wat Rachabopit, and the City Pillar Shrine.