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National Museum:
A five-minute walk from the Grand Palace will bring you to the largest and most comprehensive museum in Southeast Asia. Begun in 1782, it consists of several beautiful buildings which exhibit the collections of King Rama IV. Artifacts represent more than 10,000 years of history, from the earliest traces of neolithic man to the present day.

The museum is open every day, expect Mondays, Tuesdays and public holidays from 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. The admission fee is 20 baht.

Wat Pho:
Wat Pho, one of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temples, is located at the southern corner of the Grand Palace compound. Wat Pho was built by Rama I about 200 years ago. It houses the gigantic gold Reclining Buddha, 46 metres in length and 15 metres high surrounded by 95 pagodas. Wat Pho was Thailand’s first university. The admission fee is 10 baht.

The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo:
The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo, located on Na Phra Lan Road near Pramane Grounds, occupy about a square mile of land. They are surrounded by high white walls, making the location obvious. These are two of the most frequented tourist sites. The Palace, begun in 1782, is composed of more than a hundred highly decorated buildings. Wat Phra Kaeo is known as the most beautiful temple in Thailand. Wearing shorts or improper dress is forbidden.

The complex is open daily from 8.30 a.m - 3.30 p.m. The admission fee is about 125 baht (including tickets to the Coin Pavillion, Phra Thi Nong Vimanmek and the Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall)

King Rama IX Royal Park:
King Rama IX Royal Park occupies 200 acres. It was opened to commemorate His Majesty King Rama IX’s 60th birthday in 1987. The park consists of a public park, a water park and extensive botanical gardens. A central building houses displays on the work and life of His Majesty King Bhumibal Adulyadej.
The admission fee is 10 baht. It is open every day from 6:00 a.m to 6 p.m.

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