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Bang Pa-In Palace
Bang Pa-In Royal Palace is a prominent point of interest on the Chao Phraya River bank in the Bang Pa-In district of Thailand’s Ayutthaya Province. Simply known by most as the Summer Palace, the royal landmark was the primary refuge of the Thai monarchy as far back as the early 17th century. ... Read more »
Left dormant for well over a century, the palace was completely restored in the mid-19th century at the behest of King Rama IV. A foremost retreat once again, additional landmarks like gardens, a monastery, pavilions and adjunct palace were built to add to the complex’s lustre. Bang Pa-In Royal Palace as it appears today however, did not fully take shape until the end of the 19th century. Now a major tourist attraction, the Summer Palace is still the occasional backdrop for royal galas and receptions in Thailand.
Vitals and Tips
Outside of public holidays and royal functions, Bang Pa-In Royal Palace is open everyday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Tickets to enter the royal compound are sold until 3:30 p.m.
The palace is approximately 85 km from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
Reliable bus transportation to Bang Pa-In from Bangkok is available at the city’s Northern Bus Terminal.
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