DUSIT PALACE

Explore the sprawling complex of the Dusit Palace of Bangkok, built in the early years of the 20th century by the Thai king, Rama V who was impressed by European palaces during his European tour. Stroll across the palace which is actually a whole complex that houses several captivating structures such as the famous Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall Palace, etc.

Get a glimpse of the royal grandeur of Thailand as you visit the Dusit Palace of Bangkok, sprawling over 16 acres. It houses several beautiful pavilions and museums which were inspired by 19th-century European architecture. The palace was once the residence of the King of Thailand and was built at the beginning of the 20th century by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), after returning from his Europe tour.

Plan your visit with Thailand holiday packages to fully immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of this enchanting locale and stroll across the beautiful complex that has been divided into three areas - the outer, middle, and inner courts, with all the courts connecting through canals and enchanting gardens. The gardens are further connected with gates and have their names inscribed on blue and white Chinese porcelain ware. While the gates have been named after animal or human motifs, the gardens have got their names from floral motifs.

Take a tour of the first permanent building that was built in this garden, Vimanmek Teak, a mansion which served as the King’s residence and is the world’s largest golden teak building which has been built without the use of a single nail. The huge mansion had 81 rooms, halls and anterooms and still contains various personal belongings of the king along with his collection of early Rattanakosin-era art objects and antiques. Next, visit the Ancient Cloth Museum to admire the royal cloth collection. The palace, built in a European neo-classical style with Italian marble, will give you a glimpse of the grandeur and lavishness of the Thai king.

Highlights

• Visit the beautiful Dusit Palace of Bangkok, a sprawling complex of 16 acres having a number of structures which has been inspired by European architecture.
• Take a walk across the beautiful gardens and courts and stop at the gates to take a look at the royal names inscribed on blue and white Chinese porcelain ware.
• Embark on the compulsory hour-long tour of the Vimanmek Teak Mansion Palace, famed as the world’s largest golden teak building with 80 rooms displaying belongings of the royal family.
• Explore Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall Palace, the two-storey Italian marble structure in the center of the park, giving a glimpse of the grandeur of the Thai royalties.
• Walk into the victorian–style gingerbread architecture of Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall with its Moorish porticoes and admire the regional handiwork on display.
• Take a look at the Ancient Cloth Museum to appreciate the beautiful collection of traditional silks and cotton of the royal cloth collection.
• Stop by the Chitralada Royal Villa with its exclusive moat having all the facilities and services needed by the royal family.
• Do not miss out on the Royal Thai Elephant Museum containing artifacts about elephants along with a life-size model of the first royal white elephant.