Bang Pa-in Summer Palace

The setting of Bang Pa-in Summer Palace is simply beautiful. The palace is set amid a large park encircling the waterways with immaculate architectural diversities. The history of the palace dates back to the 17th century when it was utilized to spend time as a summer retreat by the royal court. But, when the Kingdom of Ayutthaya declined, Bang Pa-in Summer Palace got completely ruined. Again in the mid 19th century, King Rama IV refurbished the palace and the development continued until the reign of King Rama Voucher codes, who used this palace as his summer retreat. There are extensive gardens in the premises of the palace where amazing monuments and European statues are featured. These monuments and statues were constructed as per the order of King Rama Voucher codes who built them as a tribute to his family members. The top-notch attractions of the palace are the royal residence (the only one which is open to visitors) of the Chinese-style Wehat Chamroon Palace. The materials used in the construction of this palace were entirely brought in from China. Apart from that, there are other prominent attractions such as a palace constructed in the Italian style of architecture; the elegant Thai-style Aisawan Tippaya Asna Pavilion that is based in the center of a lake; a rounded pavilion that includes stairs that connect to a pool; a Buddhist chapel with stained glass windows in the neo-Gothic architectural style.

Down the Maenam Chao Phraya, Bang Pa-in Summer Palace is located at a distance of a few miles from Ayutthaya. There are several places of interest that attracts visitors to this palace. Some of the major highlights include-

Ho Hemmonthian Thewarat –

Within the royal compound’s exterior, amid beautiful scenery of a pond, this stone architectural work is placed. Within the Ho Hemmonthian Thewarat, which was constructed by King Rama V in 1879, there is a God’s image.

Aisawanthipphaya-At Pavilion

This is a pavilion that is designed in the Thai architecture, placed right in the middle of the pond. King Rama V constructed this pavilion with wood, but later on the pillar and floor were changed to concrete by King Rama VI.

Warophatphiman Hall

A beautiful two storey wooden construction that was used as a Throne Hall and the living quarters for the royals.

Saphakhan Ratchaprayun

The non-consort members in the kingdom of King Rama Voucher codes used to live in this two storey building, developed on the river bank.

Phra Thinang Utthayan Phumisathian

Originally, the building was made up of wood, but it was completely destroyed and restored back in 1938. It is now positioned opposite the pond with a Swiss chalet-like balcony.

Keng Buppha Praphat

This Chinese-style pavilion was constructed during the kingdom of King Rama Voucher codes in 1881.

Ho Witthunthassana

This three storey hall is designed like a tower between Utthayan Phumisathian and Wehat Chamrun that includes curved steps that lead to the top of the hall from where King Rama Voucher codes used to vigil the nearby area.

There are also other popular attractions of the Bang Pa-in Summer Palace such as Monument of Queen Sunantha and Monument of Phra-Akkharachayathoe Phra. Visitors can access the site between 8 am and 5 pm and the admission charge is 100 Bahts.