The Landmark of Bangkok Tour - Meet your guide at the hotel lobby and drive along the street to Bangkok inner city circle of Rattanakosin Island. First, visit Wat Trimitr,
famous for its world's largest Golden Buddha image, 10 feet high and weighs more than 5 tons of solid gold. The origin of the Golden Buhhda can be traced back to
Sukhothai period in 12-13th century.
At Tha Tien, take a picturesque boat ride across the Chao Phraya River to visit Wat Arun, known as the Temple of Dawn. With its magnificent 79 meter high
pagoda-style monument, situated just beside the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun serves as one of the most outstanding landmarks in Bangkok with spectacular
view from the surrounding.
Cross the river back to the opposite side, visit Wat Pho, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, the oldest and biggest temple in Bangkok with many amazing
sculptures and inscription. It is famous for housing the most beautiful Reclining Buddha or Phra Buddhasaiyas, with 46 meters in length and 15 meters in height.
The two soles of this Buddha image are inlaid with 108 auspicious mother-of-pearl that represents 108 different characters of Lord Buddha.
Located just besides Wat Pho is the Royal Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha. Inside the palace is Wat Prakaew, the most beautiful and significant temple in Thailand
with intricate design and decoration. Pay respect to the highly revered Buddha image - the Emerald Buddha or Phra Kaew Morakot. Nearby walk to the
Grand Palace where you can see many magnificent royal buildings and atmosphere.
Buffet lunch at a riverside restaurant.
Continue the tour to the Vimanmek Palace or Mansion, once a former royal residence built in 1900 by King Rama V, and believed to be the world's largest
teak-wood palace with elaborate architectural style and serves as a showcase for Thai national heritage 31 exhibit rooms covering the throne hall, the royal
bedrooms and bathrooms. There are numerous displays of Thai arts such as ivory, silverware, crystall and ceramics.
Further on to Wat Intharaviharn, famous for its most gigantic standing Buddha image of 32 meters high and 11 meter wide, decorated with golden mosaics
from Italy. The Buddha image is believed to possess some miracular power to bestow blessings on success to those who give honest vows.
Instead of Wat Intharaviharn, you can have a choice to visit Wat Benchamabopit (the Marble Temple), built with magnificent architectural style of Thai Buddhist Temple
with white carara Italian marble; the interior of which is magnificently decorated. Inside the spacious courtyard is the huge collection of bronze Buddha images of
varying styles.
Price per person:
2,950 Baht
Note: The above rates are based on Private Tour (Minimum 2 persons)
Include:
- Pick up and drop off at the hotel in Bangkok downtown
- Transportation in A/C vehicle
- Sightseeing as described
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Boat trip crossing the Chao Phraya River
Remark:
- Visitors wearing shorts, sandals or T-shirts are not permitted entry.
- Pick up at hotels located outside center heart of Bangkok will be charged extra for 200 bahts per person.
e.g. - Bangna Trad Rd., - Ratchadapisek Rd., Rama IX Rd.
Validity: Now until Further Notice
Price - Joined & Private Tour (1-5 persons)
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- Price in Thai Baht
- For Group, please contact us.
