VIMANMEK MANSION

Trip Description : Visit Vimanmek Mansion, the world's largest building made entirely of golden teak. The three story wooden palace has 81 rooms, halls and ante-rooms, and now Thailand's first handicraft museum.

Destination	:	Thailand (Bangkok)
Start City	:	Bangkok
Tour Type	:	Private
Duration	:	Half day
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Related website	:	http://www.palaces.thai.net/day/index_vm.html

ITINERARY

09:00 hrs	Meet your private driver in the hotel's lobby.
	Visit Vimanmek Mansion (Cloud Mansion), the world’s largest building made entirely of golden teak. The three story wooden palace has 81 rooms, halls and ante-rooms. The building was originally constructed on Srichang Island in the Gulf of Siam. In 1901, the building was removed to the Dusit Palace by the command of King Rama V (King Chulalongkorn). Many rooms currently maintain the atmosphere of the past. Most of the building in the same compound are now used as museums.
	You may also visit Abhisek Dusit Hall, which exhibits H.M. Queen Sirikit's collection of handicraft masterpieces created by rural people. The other displays of various items and art objects including H.M. King Bhumibol's photography, paraphernalia of rank and portraits, ancient cloth, clocks, and royal carriages.
12:00 hrs	City-sightseeing tour along Ratchadumnoen Rd.(The Royal's Way). En route you can see many magnificent architectural buildings, including Anantasamakhom Palace, Parliament House, Dusit Zoo and Chitlada Palace King's Residence.
13:00 hrs	Arrive your hotel.