Grand Palace Bangkok
Thailand - Bangkok - Chiang Mai - Koh Samui Island - Krabi - Pattaya - Phuket
Golden Triangle is one of Asia's primary opium producing areas covering a net area of 350,000square kilometers. The main attraction of the place remains the fact that it produces opium which compel tourists to flock to the Triangle to see a kind of out of the ordinary type of experience but of course they are all disheartened. The area is however a beautiful place with many temples and shrines and comes quite as a welcome change after the numerous beaches and islands. The place also has many sightseeing spots like towns and villages adorning the landscape of the place. The place is located in the northern most point of Thailand
The Golden Triangle in Thailand has many attractive towns and villages on the fringes that have now become popular tourist destinations in their own rights. The town of Mai Sai and Sop Ruak are The Grand Palace, Bangkok was both the official residence of the King of Thailand and the seat of all the administrative practices of the Government till the mid 20th century. After King Ananda Mahidol died in the Baromphiman Palace, King Bhumibol shifted the royal residence to the Chitralada Palace. Though they have shifted the Grand Palace continues to be as grand as ever and it has remained to be the seat of spirituality and power of Thailand.
The attractions within the Grand Palace
The palace complex has been built along the similar lines of the Ayutthaya palaces in the Ratanakosin Island. The main parts of the Grand Palace are the-
Grand Palace Hall or the Chakri Maha Prasat- this is a large European style reception room. This building is not used since the mystifying death of King Rama VIII.
Amarinda Hall was the Hall of Justice and it was also the actual residence of King Rama. Now it is mainly used for the royal ceremonial purposes. It also contains the antique throne that was used originally.
The Museum bears all the information about the restoration of the Grand Palace and also has the scale replicas of the Wat, the Palace and innumerable Buddha images.
The Dusit Hall is absolutely impressive and it is considered to be an example of the finest architectural feats in the country.
The Grand Palace opens at 8:30 am and closes at 3:30 pm every day. Entry is free for the Thais but foreigners are charged 200 bahts. This will help you gain admission to the Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall, the Vimanmek Mansion, the Dusit area of the city and also the Coin Museum. You will also get the tour guidebook for free.
very popular. Mae Sai is a very common tourist spot and is a common trip from Chiang Rai. Visitors hail this as the northern point in Thailand but there is not much to actually explore except a few streams and shop in some places. Chiang Rai is also a very popular place among the tourists and tourists are advised to take a two-day trip to the place as it has many things to offer. Opium house is another important place to visit. The house is located in the center of the town.
The Golden Triangle offers many interesting activities like shopping in the shops selling the traditional souvenirs, clothing and other assorted articles. Activities like boating, casino and cruises in Golden Triangle keep the tourists busy.
Golden Triangle can be reached from any part of Thailand either by car or by bus.
Thus Golden Triangle is the perfect tourist destination for all visiting Thailand.
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