The Grand Palace , Ayutthaya
About The Grand Palace
Grand Palace in Bangkok is that one place that requires at least one visit when in Bangkok it’s a spectacular view and the most famous landmark of the city. Built-in 1782 and it was home for 150 years to the Thai king. Grand palace stands for its beautiful architecture and detailed work which is a proof of creativity and craftsmanship of Thai people.
Grand Palace complex is very much like Ayutthaya, the beautiful former capital of Siam. Only two of the royal halls are open to the public. The inner hall is where King's daughter lived and it is like a small town populated by children. Since no royalty currently resides in the court it is completely closed for public. Other highlights are Boromabiman and Samarinda hall, the original residence of the king.
Likewise, other authentic Thai places grand palace applies strict dress code. It is the most sacred site of Thailand. Visitors must be dressed to enter this monument, no bare sleeve no transparency of clothing. Men and women both should over their legs and arms so revealing of skin in one word. If you think you are not wearing enough clothes then there is a counter near the entrance to hire cover-up clothes and costs some baht of course.
A visit to grand palace costs 500 baht and gates are open from 8.30-15.30.
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Kanchanaburi, Central Thailand
0 km from The Grand Palace - See map
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Wat Pho, Central Thailand
0.6 km from The Grand Palace - See map
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Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit, Central Thailand
0.7 km from The Grand Palace - See map
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Phra Sumen Fort, Central Thailand
2.2 km from The Grand Palace - See map
Phra Sumen Fort is the hexagon shape concrete fort built during the reign of King Rama. It was built along with 13 other forts to protect Bangkok....
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Khao San Road, Central Thailand
2.5 km from The Grand Palace - See map
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Wat Ratchanadda (Loha Prasat), Central Thailand
2.8 km from The Grand Palace - See map
Loha Prasat temple is also known as Wat Ratchanatdaram meaning ‘Temple of the Royal Niece’. Inspired by two similar temples from India and Sri...
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Wat Saket (Golden Mount), Central Thailand
3.4 km from The Grand Palace - See map
Wat Saket famous as the Golden Mountain Temple is also called ‘Phu Khao Thong’. Wat Saket is a Buddhist temple on a low hill covered with...
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Vimanmek Mansion, Central Thailand
4.8 km from The Grand Palace - See map
Vimanmek Mansion used to be a royal mansion in Bangkok that has now been converted in a museum. It was renovated by HM Queen Sirikit, and turned...
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Wang Lang Market, Central Thailand
4.9 km from The Grand Palace - See map
In local language 'Wang Lang' means the palace market. Wang Lang Market covers Thonburi side of Chao Phraya's and we’ll know to the local...
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Dusit Zoo, Central Thailand
5.4 km from The Grand Palace - See map
Dusit was also known as ‘Khao Din’ and was the oldest zoo in Thailand which makes it an important historical site. Constructed by King...
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Bangkokian Museum, Central Thailand
5.5 km from The Grand Palace - See map
Bangkokian Museum is also known as BKK Museum or Bangkok Folk Museum. It is not very well known and thus, attracts less number of visitors as...
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Jim Thompson’s House, Central Thailand
5.6 km from The Grand Palace - See map
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