The Grand Palace in Bangkok(大皇宫)
If there is one must-see sight that no
visit to Bangkok would be complete without, it's the dazzling, spectacular
Grand Palace, undoubtedly the city's most famous landmark. Built in 1782 - and
for 150 years the home of the Thai King, the Royal court and the administrative
seat of government - the Grand Palace of Bangkok is a grand old dame indeed,
that continues to have visitors in awe with its beautiful architecture and
intricate detail, all of which is a proud salute to the creativity and
craftsmanship of Thai people. Within its walls were also the Thai war ministry,
state departments, and even the mint. Today, the complex remains the spiritual
heart of the Thai Kingdom.
Within the palace complex are several impressive buildings including Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which contains the small, very famous and greatly revered Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century.
The robes on the Buddha are changed with the seasons by HM The King of Thailand, and forms an important ritual in the Buddhist calendar. Thai Kings stopped living in the palace around the turn of the twentieth century, but the palace complex is still used to mark all kinds of other ceremonial and auspicious happenings.
Grand Palace Layout and Orientation
The palace complex, like the rest of Ratanakosin Island, is laid very similar to the palaces of Ayutthaya, the glorious former capital of Siam which was raided by the Burmese. The Outer Court, near the entrance, used to house government departments in which the King was directly involved, such as civil administration, the army and the treasury. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is located in one corner of this outer court. The Central Court is where the residence of the King and halls used for conducting state business were located. Only two of the throne halls are open to the public, but you'll be able to marvel at the exquisite detail on the facades of these impressive structures.
The Inner Court is where the King's royal consorts and daughters lived. The Inner Court was like a small city entirely populated by women and boys under the age of puberty. Even though no royalty currently reside in the inner court, it is still completely closed off to the public. Despite the proximity of the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, there's a distinct contrast in style between the very Thai Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the more European inspired design of the Grand Palace (the roof being the main exception). Other highlights are Boromabiman Hall and Amarinda Hall, the original residence of King Rama I and the Hall of Justice.
Royal Reception Halls
Nowadays its impressive interior is used for important ceremonial occasions like coronations. It also contains the antique throne, used before the Western style one presently in use. Visitors are allowed inside the spacious European style reception room or Grand Palace Hall (Chakri Maha Prasat). Then there's the impressive Dusit Hall, rated as perhaps the finest architectural building in this style, and a museum that has information on the restoration of the Grand Palace, scale models and numerous Buddha images.
Important Note about the Grand Palace:
A strict dress code applies. The Grand Palace with The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand's most sacred site. Visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the temple. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves (no tank tops. If you're wearing sandals or flip-flops you must wear socks (in other words, no bare feet.) Women must be similarly modestly dressed. No see-through clothes, bare shoulders, etc. If you show up at the front gate improperly dressed, there is a booth near the entrance that can provide clothes to cover you up properly (a deposit is required).
曼谷王朝从拉玛一世到拉玛八世的国王宫殿。泰国游览胜地。建于18世纪。背依湄南河 ，面积为 21.84 万平方米，四周的围墙呈白色，长1900米。所有的宫殿都是佛塔式或大王冠形状的古建筑。宫殿的主体呈维多利亚式建筑风格，而屋顶上的3座浮屠 (即佛塔)直插云天，具有典型的泰国民族特色。在国王进行加冕典礼的杜西特·玛哈普拉沙德宫 (俗称极乐殿)的中厅，设有镶嵌珠母的宝座，上有9层华盖。国王召见国宾的恰克里宫是座具有意大利文艺复兴时期风格的建筑，屋顶是泰国式的。从恰克里宫往 右有一栋白色的建筑，此处原是旧宫，后改为葬仪殿，室内的墙上有金箔绘制的众佛像，室内还存有泰皇拉玛一世的御座和晋谒台。宫殿所用鱼鳞般的琉璃瓦红绿相 映，从宫殿的顶到圆柱方座都是贴金的。各宫殿的四边都是飘逸的飞檐，檐边悬挂着金铃。大王宫内还有许多以中国古典小说《三国演义》为题材的屏风画。
大王宫是泰国曼谷王朝一世至八世王宫，又称“故宫”，是历代王宫保存最完美、最壮观、规模最大、最有民族特色的王宫，现仍用于举行加冕典礼、宫廷庆祝等仪式活动。庭园内绿草如茵，鲜花盛开，树影婆娑。总面积约26万平方米。
大王宫位于首都曼谷市中心，是曼谷王朝的象征，是泰国旅游者首选之地。紧偎湄南河，由一组布局错落的建筑群组成，是暹逻式风格，汇集了泰国绘画、雕刻和 装饰艺术的精华。宫廷建筑以白色为主，四周筑有白色宫墙。宫墙高约5米，总长1900米，主要建筑物有阿玛林宫、节基宫、律实宫和玉佛寺等。此外，由拉玛 八世兴建的宝隆皮曼宫，是招待外国元首的宾馆。
大王宫景色极为精彩，和玉佛寺合称为曼谷的标志，是旅游泰国必到之地。1946年起，在大王宫东面新建集拉达宫后，拉玛九世迁至该新宫居住，大王宫便对外开放，成为泰国著名的游览场所。大王宫现又是国家部分机关办公之处，枢密院、财政部、宫务处都设在大王宫范围内。
Within the palace complex are several impressive buildings including Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which contains the small, very famous and greatly revered Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century.
The robes on the Buddha are changed with the seasons by HM The King of Thailand, and forms an important ritual in the Buddhist calendar. Thai Kings stopped living in the palace around the turn of the twentieth century, but the palace complex is still used to mark all kinds of other ceremonial and auspicious happenings.
Grand Palace Layout and Orientation
The palace complex, like the rest of Ratanakosin Island, is laid very similar to the palaces of Ayutthaya, the glorious former capital of Siam which was raided by the Burmese. The Outer Court, near the entrance, used to house government departments in which the King was directly involved, such as civil administration, the army and the treasury. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is located in one corner of this outer court. The Central Court is where the residence of the King and halls used for conducting state business were located. Only two of the throne halls are open to the public, but you'll be able to marvel at the exquisite detail on the facades of these impressive structures.
The Inner Court is where the King's royal consorts and daughters lived. The Inner Court was like a small city entirely populated by women and boys under the age of puberty. Even though no royalty currently reside in the inner court, it is still completely closed off to the public. Despite the proximity of the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, there's a distinct contrast in style between the very Thai Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the more European inspired design of the Grand Palace (the roof being the main exception). Other highlights are Boromabiman Hall and Amarinda Hall, the original residence of King Rama I and the Hall of Justice.
Royal Reception Halls
Nowadays its impressive interior is used for important ceremonial occasions like coronations. It also contains the antique throne, used before the Western style one presently in use. Visitors are allowed inside the spacious European style reception room or Grand Palace Hall (Chakri Maha Prasat). Then there's the impressive Dusit Hall, rated as perhaps the finest architectural building in this style, and a museum that has information on the restoration of the Grand Palace, scale models and numerous Buddha images.
Important Note about the Grand Palace:
A strict dress code applies. The Grand Palace with The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand's most sacred site. Visitors must be properly dressed before being allowed entry to the temple. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves (no tank tops. If you're wearing sandals or flip-flops you must wear socks (in other words, no bare feet.) Women must be similarly modestly dressed. No see-through clothes, bare shoulders, etc. If you show up at the front gate improperly dressed, there is a booth near the entrance that can provide clothes to cover you up properly (a deposit is required).
曼谷王朝从拉玛一世到拉玛八世的国王宫殿。泰国游览胜地。建于18世纪。背依湄南河 ，面积为 21.84 万平方米，四周的围墙呈白色，长1900米。所有的宫殿都是佛塔式或大王冠形状的古建筑。宫殿的主体呈维多利亚式建筑风格，而屋顶上的3座浮屠 (即佛塔)直插云天，具有典型的泰国民族特色。在国王进行加冕典礼的杜西特·玛哈普拉沙德宫 (俗称极乐殿)的中厅，设有镶嵌珠母的宝座，上有9层华盖。国王召见国宾的恰克里宫是座具有意大利文艺复兴时期风格的建筑，屋顶是泰国式的。从恰克里宫往 右有一栋白色的建筑，此处原是旧宫，后改为葬仪殿，室内的墙上有金箔绘制的众佛像，室内还存有泰皇拉玛一世的御座和晋谒台。宫殿所用鱼鳞般的琉璃瓦红绿相 映，从宫殿的顶到圆柱方座都是贴金的。各宫殿的四边都是飘逸的飞檐，檐边悬挂着金铃。大王宫内还有许多以中国古典小说《三国演义》为题材的屏风画。
大王宫是泰国曼谷王朝一世至八世王宫，又称“故宫”，是历代王宫保存最完美、最壮观、规模最大、最有民族特色的王宫，现仍用于举行加冕典礼、宫廷庆祝等仪式活动。庭园内绿草如茵，鲜花盛开，树影婆娑。总面积约26万平方米。
大王宫位于首都曼谷市中心，是曼谷王朝的象征，是泰国旅游者首选之地。紧偎湄南河，由一组布局错落的建筑群组成，是暹逻式风格，汇集了泰国绘画、雕刻和 装饰艺术的精华。宫廷建筑以白色为主，四周筑有白色宫墙。宫墙高约5米，总长1900米，主要建筑物有阿玛林宫、节基宫、律实宫和玉佛寺等。此外，由拉玛 八世兴建的宝隆皮曼宫，是招待外国元首的宾馆。
大王宫景色极为精彩，和玉佛寺合称为曼谷的标志，是旅游泰国必到之地。1946年起，在大王宫东面新建集拉达宫后，拉玛九世迁至该新宫居住，大王宫便对外开放，成为泰国著名的游览场所。大王宫现又是国家部分机关办公之处，枢密院、财政部、宫务处都设在大王宫范围内。
