Dusit Palace was the brainchild of King Rama V. Inspired by his European tour in 1897. King Rama V envisioned a new palace with a difference. It was actually a huge palace complex consisting of 13 royal residences three throne halls set in wide beautiful gardens. The present Dusit Palace is much smaller though since many buildings were transformed into government buildings. The present residence of the reigning king is Chitralada Royal Villa.Vimanmek Mansion
The important throne hall of Dusit Palace is Vimanmek Mansion. Built in 1900, this is the world's largest golden teak mansion. With an L-shape, Vimanmek Mansion perfectly combines Western and Thai architectural styles. Today, Vimanmek Mansion serves as a museum and it displays a vast collection of historical and valuable artifacts from the reign of King Rama V.
Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall
The Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall was built in the fifth reign and finished in the reign of his successor. Made of white marble from Italy, this building is imbued with awesome grandeur. The imposing throne hall features Renaissance and Neo-classic elements. On its roof are seven domes. The interiors of all these domes are beautifully decorated with fresco paintings portraying the fist six kings of the Chakri Dynasty
Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall
Nearby is the Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall built in 1904 to receive high-ranking dignitaries; the hall has an exquisite display of traditional Thai arts and crafts, sponsored by the royal foundation under the patronage of HM Queen Sirikit. It is a single-story ornate building with beautifully carved floral motifs on panels adorning the gables and eaves.
Tips
1. The great exhibition, Arts of the Kingdom, is held at Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall. Don't miss it. Admission fee 150 Baht.
2. Vimanmek Mansion ; daily open 09.30 - 15.00. Admission fee 100 Baht.
Location
Dusit Palace located between the end of Ratchadamneon Nok avenue and Ratchwithi rd. The entrance of Vimanmek Mansion is at Ratchawithi rd. The entrance of Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall is at the end of Ratchadamneon Nok avenue.
How to get there
Take BTS to Victory Monument station then take air-condition bus no. 515. The Dusit Palace is next to Dusit Zoo.
Restaurants near Dusit Palace (with approximate price in Baht)
- TT Steak and Thai Food : Amnuai Songkram rd., recommended dishes ; Caesar Salad_190B, Fried Foie Gras with Port Wine_790B, T Bone Steak_790B
- Suan Kulap Terrace : Samsen rd., recommended dish ; Deep Fried Pork Knuckle_290B, Stir Fried Tofu Topped with Assorted Meat Gravy_90B, Steamed Snapper with Lime Sauce_220B
- Thai Charoen : Sri Ayutthaya rd., recommended dishes ; Roasted Duck_200B, Stir Fried Crispy Cat Fish with Chilli_200B, Braised Rib Soup with Bitter Gourd_35B
- Naem Nueang Orawan Inter : Ratchawithi rd., recommended dishes ; Vietnamese Pork Ball with Condiments in Noodle Wrap_50B, Vietnamese Crepe_50B, Fried Minced Shrimp Wrapped on Sugarcane Stick_60B
Nearby destinations
Dusit zoo : adjacent to Dusit Palace
Wat Benjamabopit : 15 minutes walk from Dusit Palace
Rattanakosin Exhibition : another end of Ratchadamneon Nok rd.
Mahakarn Fortress : another end of Ratchadamneon Nok rd.
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