Bangkok offers visitors the opportunity to experience fascinating glimpse of Thailand's gentle culture amidst the bustle of a great and dynamic metropolis.
1. THE GRAND PALACE & WAT PHRA KAEO ( THE TEMPLE OF THE EMERALD BUDDHA)
The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo, where the highly revered Emerald Buddha is housed, treasure trove of Thai arts. The complex also features the Royal Thai Decorations and Coin Pavilion, where a permanent exhibition of royal regalia, decorations , medals and coins dating back to early 11th century is on display. The complex is open daily from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm except on special days designated for royal ceremonies. The admission fee , which also includes entry to Vimanmek Mansion.Visitors are advised that polite and modest dress is essential.
2. ANANDA SAMAKHOM THRONE HALL
Built during the reign of King Rama V, this Italian Renaissance styled marble throne Hall is primarily used to hold important royal and state ceremonies. The Hall opens only on the 2nd Saturday of January ( Children's Day) . At present, it displays the exhibition " Arts of the Kingdom V" which consists of masterpieces of Thai craftmen created with utmost skill by the support training centre, Chitralada Villa.
3. VIMANMEK MANSION
Built in 1901 . to serve as a royal residence of King Rama V, the 3 storey mansion is the largest golden teak wood building in the world , comprising 81 rooms , halls and chambers.Situated on the east wing of Vimanmek Mansion is the Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall where intricate handicraft created by villagers who are members of Her Majesty the Queen's support foundation are on display. Also in the compound is the Royal Carriage Museum which features splendid examples of ancient horse drawn carriages. Vimanmek Mansion is open daily from 9.30 am to 3.30 m. Free for those who come with the tickets to the Grand Palace.
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4. WAT BENCHAMABOPHIT ( THE MARBLE TEMPLE)
Constructed during the reign of King Rama V, this unique marble temple is a traditional Thai architecture with European influences which are evident in the use of Carrara marble and stained glass. The temple is open daily from 8 am to 5pm
5. WAT ARUN ( THE TEMPLE OF DAWN)
This famous Bangkok landmark is on the Thon Buri side of the Chao Phraya River, directly opposite the Grand Palace complex and easily accessible by boat from the Bangkok side. The temple date back to the Ayutthaya period . The temple was enlarged by King Rama II and King Rama III.Renovations were completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The Emerald Buddha was enshrined in this temple for a brief period before King Rama I built the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo on the Bangkok side.
6. WAT PHO ( TEMPLE OF THE RECLINING BUDDHA)
Adjacent to the Grand Palace enclave, Wat Pho houses the famous 46 metre long Reclining Buddha. The temple was also the first centre of public education in the Kingdom. Nowadays , it serves as an important centre for the teaching and administering of traditional Thai massage. Wat Pho is open daily from 8 am to 5 pm. Modest attire is required.
1. THE GRAND PALACE & WAT PHRA KAEO ( THE TEMPLE OF THE EMERALD BUDDHA)
The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo, where the highly revered Emerald Buddha is housed, treasure trove of Thai arts. The complex also features the Royal Thai Decorations and Coin Pavilion, where a permanent exhibition of royal regalia, decorations , medals and coins dating back to early 11th century is on display. The complex is open daily from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm except on special days designated for royal ceremonies. The admission fee , which also includes entry to Vimanmek Mansion.Visitors are advised that polite and modest dress is essential.
2. ANANDA SAMAKHOM THRONE HALL
Built during the reign of King Rama V, this Italian Renaissance styled marble throne Hall is primarily used to hold important royal and state ceremonies. The Hall opens only on the 2nd Saturday of January ( Children's Day) . At present, it displays the exhibition " Arts of the Kingdom V" which consists of masterpieces of Thai craftmen created with utmost skill by the support training centre, Chitralada Villa.
3. VIMANMEK MANSION
Built in 1901 . to serve as a royal residence of King Rama V, the 3 storey mansion is the largest golden teak wood building in the world , comprising 81 rooms , halls and chambers.Situated on the east wing of Vimanmek Mansion is the Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall where intricate handicraft created by villagers who are members of Her Majesty the Queen's support foundation are on display. Also in the compound is the Royal Carriage Museum which features splendid examples of ancient horse drawn carriages. Vimanmek Mansion is open daily from 9.30 am to 3.30 m. Free for those who come with the tickets to the Grand Palace.
www.vimanmek.com
4. WAT BENCHAMABOPHIT ( THE MARBLE TEMPLE)
Constructed during the reign of King Rama V, this unique marble temple is a traditional Thai architecture with European influences which are evident in the use of Carrara marble and stained glass. The temple is open daily from 8 am to 5pm
5. WAT ARUN ( THE TEMPLE OF DAWN)
This famous Bangkok landmark is on the Thon Buri side of the Chao Phraya River, directly opposite the Grand Palace complex and easily accessible by boat from the Bangkok side. The temple date back to the Ayutthaya period . The temple was enlarged by King Rama II and King Rama III.Renovations were completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The Emerald Buddha was enshrined in this temple for a brief period before King Rama I built the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo on the Bangkok side.
6. WAT PHO ( TEMPLE OF THE RECLINING BUDDHA)
Adjacent to the Grand Palace enclave, Wat Pho houses the famous 46 metre long Reclining Buddha. The temple was also the first centre of public education in the Kingdom. Nowadays , it serves as an important centre for the teaching and administering of traditional Thai massage. Wat Pho is open daily from 8 am to 5 pm. Modest attire is required.
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