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Ancient Siam in Bangkok is a historical and cultural attraction in Bangkok, Thailand, and is one of the oldest areas in Bangkok. Located at the confluence of the Chao Phraya River and the Maha Nakhon River, Ancient Siam is an early royal city in Bangkok, built about 200 years ago during the Rattanakosin Dynasty. It is an ancient palace and temple complex, and is also a historical and cultural heritage of Thailand.
Ancient Siam includes many famous attractions and buildings, the most famous of which are the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. The Grand Palace is one of the most important buildings in Thailand. It was built in 1782 and is the official residence and political center of the King of Thailand. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha is one of the most important Buddhist temples in Thailand, enshrining a sacred Emerald Buddha statue.