Cultural Treasures of Bangkok: Temples & Royal Palace Tour
Description
Bangkok's spiritual and royal heritage shines on this immersive half-day tour through its most iconic landmarks. Discover serene beauty, architectural splendor, and cultural depth of Thailand's capital in few unforgettable hours.
Journey begins at Wat Trimitr, home to world's largest solid gold Buddha statue standing 15 feet tall and weighing 5.5 tons. Located in Bangkok's thriving Chinatown district, this 700-year-old statue has fascinating history.
Next, step inside Wat Pho, Bangkok's oldest and largest temple complex neighboring Grand Palace, where majestic 46-meter-long Reclining Buddha awaits with beautifully inlaid mother-of-pearl soles. Considered world's most famous temple, also regarded as Thailand's first university.
Grand finale is Grand Palace, most spectacular royal complex in Thailand. Built in 1782 by King Rama I, former residence of Chakri Kings was centre of power for over 150 years, housing ceremonial halls and Temple of Emerald Buddha.
Journey begins at Wat Trimitr, home to world's largest solid gold Buddha statue standing 15 feet tall and weighing 5.5 tons. Located in Bangkok's thriving Chinatown district, this 700-year-old statue has fascinating history.
Next, step inside Wat Pho, Bangkok's oldest and largest temple complex neighboring Grand Palace, where majestic 46-meter-long Reclining Buddha awaits with beautifully inlaid mother-of-pearl soles. Considered world's most famous temple, also regarded as Thailand's first university.
Grand finale is Grand Palace, most spectacular royal complex in Thailand. Built in 1782 by King Rama I, former residence of Chakri Kings was centre of power for over 150 years, housing ceremonial halls and Temple of Emerald Buddha.
Included
A half day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
Joined / Private tours and transfers with a professional English-speaking guide.
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
All entrance and donation fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
All applicable taxes and service charges
Joined / Private tours and transfers with a professional English-speaking guide.
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver.
All entrance and donation fees for visits as mentioned in the description.
All applicable taxes and service charges
Excluded
Tours, inclusions of any kind and other services that are not outlined in the tour description
Personal expenses and gratuities
Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
Please contact tour operator if your hotel is not listed in the dropdown list of pick up hotels.
Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Personal expenses and gratuities
Compulsory Christmas, country-specific festival and/or New Year dinner at included hotels
Please contact tour operator if your hotel is not listed in the dropdown list of pick up hotels.
Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
Know before you go
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Clothes covering shoulders and knees (temple dress code)
• Sunscreen with high SPF
• Sunglasses and hat
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Supplier:
Asian Trails Ltd (Thailand & Vietnam)