Bang Pa is less than an hour out of Bangkok, usually visited, as with us, on the way to historic Ayutthaya.
Diverted water from the nearby Chaophraya River created the artificial lake, and water for the lush grounds.
Friday, March 17, 2017
It's Nice Being King
As with the summer palace outside of Beijing, the King of Thailand has an oasis to escape the sweltering heat of Bangkok.
Bang Pa is less than an hour out of Bangkok, usually visited, as with us, on the way to historic Ayutthaya.
Although dating back to the 17th Century, almost all of the structures were built in the 19th. The european influence on much of Bang Pa is evident, particularly in the incongruous statue of a Swiss gentleman.
Only one classical Chinese structure is on the grounds. It includes a throne room.
Thai architecture is the highlight of the summer palace.
Diverted water from the nearby Chaophraya River created the artificial lake, and water for the lush grounds.
Bang Pa is less than an hour out of Bangkok, usually visited, as with us, on the way to historic Ayutthaya.
Diverted water from the nearby Chaophraya River created the artificial lake, and water for the lush grounds.
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