Sights · Our pick in Bangkok
Erawan Shrine
At the Ratchaprasong junction
About Erawan Shrine
The Erawan Shrine, a Hindu shrine, stands at the Ratchaprasong junction, in front of the Grand Hyatt Erawan (TAT). Worshippers often commission traditional dancers in thanks.
Why it's on our list
- Traditional dancers
- Ratchaprasong
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Erawan Shrine before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Erawan Shrine, as the crow flies.
- Waldorf Astoria Bangkok200 m2 min walk
- Anantara Siam Bangkok350 m4 min walk
- The St. Regis Bangkok450 m6 min walk
- Aman Nai Lert Bangkok700 m9 min walk
- Park Hyatt Bangkok750 m9 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Erawan Shrine are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest BTS and MRT stations
- Chit LomBTS Sukhumvit300 m4 min walk
- RatchadamriBTS Silom550 m7 min walk
- SiamBTS SilomBTS Sukhumvit700 m9 min walk
Key sights
- Siam Paragon650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Jim Thompson House1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Lumphini Park1.4 kmWalk 18 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Chinatown (Yaowarat)3.5 kmWalk 44 minCycle 18 minCar or taxi 20 min
- ICONSIAM3.8 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 21 min
- Wat Pho5.0 kmCycle 25 minCar or taxi 26 min
- The Grand Palace5.3 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Wat Arun5.7 kmCycle 28 minCar or taxi 29 min
- Suvarnabhumi Airport23 kmCar or taxi 100 min
Main railway stations
- Phaya Thai (Airport Rail Link)1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Hua Lamphong2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Krung Thep Aphiwat6.7 kmCycle 33 minCar or taxi 33 min