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Bangpain - Emperor Summer Palace
2008.05.04
Water Gate
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Water Gate
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Pavilion and Palace
A very short drive of 60 kilometers (40 miles) north of Bangkok along the banks of the Chaopraya River will bring you to Bang Pa In, summer palace of the kings of Thailand. The palace dates back to the 17th century, pre-dating the establishment of Bangkok as the capitol, although it did fall into disuse for a long period. All the buildings you see date from its revival by King Mongkut (Rama IV) in the 19th century. Today, the palace is only used infrequently, and then mostly for state occasions rather than as a royal summer residence.
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Pavilion and Palace
A very short drive of 60 kilometers (40 miles) north of Bangkok along the banks of the Chaopraya River will bring you to Bang Pa In, summer palace of the kings of Thailand. The palace dates back to the 17th century, pre-dating the establishment of Bangkok as the capitol, although it did fall into disuse for a long period. All the buildings you see date from its revival by King Mongkut (Rama IV) in the 19th century. Today, the palace is only used infrequently, and then mostly for state occasions rather than as a royal summer residence.
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Cambodian and Thai friends
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Cambodian and Thai friends
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The palace is very European in design. The buildings are laid out along an artificial ornamental pond. In what was formerly the public area of the palace, the lake is a long rectangular pool, lines with formal plantings and the odd folly. The most obvious of the ornaments is a modern copy of a Khmer style prang
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The palace is very European in design. The buildings are laid out along an artificial ornamental pond. In what was formerly the public area of the palace, the lake is a long rectangular pool, lines with formal plantings and the odd folly. The most obvious of the ornaments is a modern copy of a Khmer style prang
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Combination between East and West
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Combination between East and West
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Pavilion on the water
At the end of this formal entry promenade the pond take on a more natural shape. In this pond you see what has become the "signature piece" of Bang Pa In. It is an elegant Thai-style pavilion in the middle of a pond shown above right, with the rather daunting title of "The divine seat of personal freedom." It is really the only example of classical Thai architecture within the palace and was built by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). It now houses a statue of him. The pond also serves to divide the "public" outer area of the palace from the inner private areas.
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Pavilion on the water
At the end of this formal entry promenade the pond take on a more natural shape. In this pond you see what has become the "signature piece" of Bang Pa In. It is an elegant Thai-style pavilion in the middle of a pond shown above right, with the rather daunting title of "The divine seat of personal freedom." It is really the only example of classical Thai architecture within the palace and was built by King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). It now houses a statue of him. The pond also serves to divide the "public" outer area of the palace from the inner private areas.
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King's resident
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King's resident
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European Architecture
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European Architecture
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King palace
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King palace
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Teak wood pavilion
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Teak wood pavilion
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Green Elephants
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Green Elephants
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Two Thai girls and Cambodian guys
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Two Thai girls and Cambodian guys
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Pet dog
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Pet dog
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Chiness Screen
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Chiness Screen
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Chiness style
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Chiness style
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Bang Pa-In Palace or the Summer Palace was built during the 17th century. It was used as a summer residence by the royalties during that time. Within the complex, you can find Chinese and Thai Pavillion, garden, tower and a pond. walking within the whole area can be a little tiring but you can rent a car so you can move around easily. Kiosk is available near the exit.
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Bang Pa-In Palace or the Summer Palace was built during the 17th century. It was used as a summer residence by the royalties during that time. Within the complex, you can find Chinese and Thai Pavillion, garden, tower and a pond. walking within the whole area can be a little tiring but you can rent a car so you can move around easily. Kiosk is available near the exit.
