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.
