The official name of the temple is Wat Proserfina Sasidaran, and yet it is called Wat Phra Kaew. At the entrance of the temple stand two bronze lions exported from Cambodia by king Rama I. the temple Grounds are decorated with bronze and gilded figures of Garuda (half bird-half human), and exterior doors and Windows of the temple are decorated with mother-of-pearl patterns. The inner walls of the temple are covered with paintings of the time of Rama III (XIX century).

Inside the temple on a high pedestal stored most famous Buddha image – a small statue (height 66 cm), carved out of solid jade (XV century). There are several legends about its origins. One of them – the statue was covered with gold plates, the other inside the other, a clay statue. The only thing that is known – the statue was found in 1431 in one of the temples of Chiang Rai and after a long journey, fell into the hands of king Rama I.

During the year the statue changed his apparel, and this ceremony has a deep symbolic meaning and is chaired by the reigning monarch or Prince.

Note – when you enter the temple you must remove your shoes. Also and clothes for the temple and the Royal Palace must be chosen appropriately: closed shoes are not permitted – shorts, cleavage, mini skirts, open tunics or dresses.