At 9.30 am the meeting point will be at Wat Traimit Temple of the Golden Buddha (private tours will be picked up at the hotel) The world's largest Buddha statue that is made of gold is located in the Wat Traimit temple in Bangkok. It has a height of 3 m and weighs over 5 tons.
We will walk through Chinatown to the waterbus station at the Chao Praya River
Chinatown is located in one of the oldest areas of Bangkok, the shopping places in the evening turns into the center of the best street restaurants.
Transferred by water tram to Wat Arun.
Bangkok is a city in which the water communication network is very extensive. Water tram is the fastest and most interesting means of transport. To avoid traffic, you can quickly get to many places with a view of the city skyline.
Visiting Wat Arun
The temple is decorated with hand-made ceramic tiles which is one of the symbols of Bangkok, also known as the Temple of the Dawn. The name comes from Aruna - the coachman of the Hindu god of the sun, which is violet at sunrise and sunset just like the temple Wat Arun.
Visiting the Grand Palace.
The Grand Palace is a complex of temples and royal buildings. It’s the main tourist attraction of Bangkok which must be seen. We will tell you the history of Thailand about the Chakri dynasty, from its beginnings to the current of King - Rama X.
Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Famous for the presence of the Buddha statue called the Emerald but actually cut out of jade. The statue is dressed in robes depending on the season. There are three different garments for a hot, rainy and dry season. The only person in the Kingdom who has the right to approach the statue and change the garments is the King.
Lunch
On tour break, we will stop for delicacies from the local cuisine. Thai dishes are delightful, with rich flavors and aromas, and surprising combinations such as sweet and spicy. Thai cuisine also offers many mild dishes. Everyone will find something tasty!
Visiting Wat Pho Temple.
The Temple of the Reclining Buddha is the largest and the oldest existing (16th Century). The first open university in the country was opened near here. Thailand's largest statue is 46 meters long and 15 meters high.
Travel by tuk-tuk to Golden Mountain
The Tuk-tuk has become an inseparable element of Bangkok; it’s a three-wheeled colored vehicle with an engine that produces a memorable sound.
Entrance to the Golden Mountain
The only hill in Bangkok on the top of which is the famous temple of Wat Saket. The entrance is easy and non-exhausting, and the panorama extends over the entire city.
Visiting Jim Thompson’s House
One of the most beautiful, wooden, East Asian houses which is full of art and the atmosphere of old Bangkok. Jim Thompson, the creator of the silk empire who went missing in unexplained circumstances in the Malaysian jungle in 1967. The guide will tell you Mr. Thompson’s story. During the tour, you’ll also see how cocoons are grown and silk is made(one of Thailand's export goods).
Ending of the tour will be around 17:30.
People who stay on a three-day tour in Bangkok, the surrounding area of the hotel will be in Chinatown, and after the check-in, they will give you free time (the guide will suggest many locations to spend the evening).
Trip price: THB 3,700 / THB 3,000 (kids 10 & under)
The price of a one-day program includes:
Things you will need:
Dresses for entering the temple
A proper dress is required for all temples which is clothing that is covering the thighs and arms. Women should have their knees covered. The most restrictive place in terms of dress coding is the Grand Palace. Clothes for women and men must cover their knees (below the knee), sleeves reach to the elbows shouldn’t be tight. Scarves wouldn’t be necessary, and people who aren’t properly dressed are not allowed to enter the facility so please prepare. It’s possible to rent an outfit on the spot for a small fee to avoid wearing inappropriate clothes. Due to the open space in the Grand Palace, we highly recommend that you take an umbrella or cover on your head to protect yourself from overheating.