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Grand Place (Wat Phra Kao)

The Grand Palace is a amazing architectural construction and located in Bangkok. It is a large complex place more than 200,000 square meters which was built in the early years of Chakkri dynasty. It was royal residence of King Rama I – Rama V. The complex consists of four large groups of building serving different royal functions.

 

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Description

The area is divided to 4 major parts as follows :

  • The first one is the Wat Pra Keaw a royal religious temple.
  • The second is the royal ceremonial complex containing the Chakri Maha
    Prasat Hall. Chakri Maha Prasat Hall was built by King RAMA V. It is used for
    the reception of foreign ambassadors.
  • The third is the royal residence and guest residence, the Borom Phiman
    Mansion . This is a private zone not a tourist area.
  • The forth is the staff and governmental offices. There are plenty of tour
    guides to give visitors historical aspects of this beautiful palace.
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    Local Transportation

    You can take taxi, service bus and service boat (Chao Phraya River) to Grand Palace near Sanamluang Park in Bangkok. During hot climate, please also arrange hat or umbrella to go there.

    Before you will travel to each place, please make sure about way to go there including both time schedule and open-close time.

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