Dusit Zone

Dusit Zone is plenty of interesting places. Visiting the zone, visitors will find several and different impressive places.

Starting at Dusit Palace located on Ratvithi Road, visitors will be impressed with Vimanmek mansion, the world's largest golden teakwood mansion, and Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall decorated with intricate fretwork.

Then visit the Royal Elephant National Museum, visitors will borden the knowledge about Thai elephants, which have been regarded as the symbol of prestige of the king and have important roles in Thailand since the old day. The museum is opened daily from 9.00 am-4.00 pm.

For a more intimate encourter, visit the Ananta Samakhom , the outstanding throne hall with a two storey marble construction with a large dome in the centre surrounded by six smaller domes.

Then visit the Equestrian Statue of King Rama V the Great nearby the Ananta Samakhom.

To get some joys, explore the Dusit zoo on Ratvithe road. It is the Bangkok's oldest zoo containing a collection of many animals and birds in an ornamental garden. It is open everyday from 8.00 a.m.-6.00 p.m.

And to complete a perfect day, visit Wat Benjamabophit the Marble Temple. A outstanding temple in Bangkok, which its wall is exquisitely decorated with marble blocks.


 


The Vimanmek Masion in Dusit Palace

 


The model of a elephant in Royal Elephant National Museum

 


The Marble Temple

   
 
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