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Mrigadayavan Palace (Marukhathaiyawan)

Cha-am, Thailand
Ranked #1 of 8 attractions in Cha-am
4.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings
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Bangkok, Thailand
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

It's an amazing place that give me a cool n calm feeling. Just walk along the aisle or sit down at the stair that heads down to the beach already worth a visit. Nothing fancy here though just serenity More

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Vientiane, Laos
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012
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Loved the place. Very well manicured gardens and I loved the French-style detailing of he palace itself. Again, the second floor was only going to be opened at 12.30pm, yet we were there at 10.30am. Wish they'd mentioned it somewhere so that we could have timed our visit properly to be in time to view the 2nd floor. But, very... More

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Bennebroek
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2012

Situated in a beautiful park with big old e.. In the weekends it usually has a performance of Thai musicians. Entrance fee 50 baht. More

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Chiang Mai
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 February 2012

Take a bike round the park and through the mangrove swamps and out of the piers either side of the park. More

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UK
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

A must see in Cha-Am. We were a bit confused by the ticketing system, but just go with the flow and it all pans out in a a couple of hours. More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

The palace is very much worth a visit. In between Hua Hin and Cha-Am this can easily be reached from both these locations. The beautiful palace shows how members of the royal family used to stay here. Explanations are written in Thai and English. Visitors should be aware that proper (decent) clothing is required to visit the site. Around the... More

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South Wales
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

Gives you a snapshot of life for the Thai royal family in the past. Nicely restored with interesting furnishings. Palace staff insist on shorts/skirts being below the knee and, for ladies also, for the shoulders to be covered. Sarongs are available if you aren't suitabley attired. More

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Hong Kong, China
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

Very nice feeling walking on the palace on bare foot on the wooden floor, facing the ocean, surrounded by trees, beautiful garden. More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

The residence and its compound is truly fascinating!!! before coming here you just need to do a little homework on researching then it would help you understanding a bit background of the place... The main resident is very large and there are many rooms for you to explore... also don't forget to visit the Royal Guard's Residence located 300 metres... More

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London
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2011
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This beachside palace was in full swing in the 1920s during the Reign of King Rama VI. It is in simple teak wood and consists of long wooden covered collonades connecting various pavillions and living accomodation. Although a few rooms are furnished with antiques, to be honest, it is not particularly interesting. Nonetheless, it is evokative and you can easily... More

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