Description
See the five ton solid gold Buddha at Wat Traimit, the 46m Reclining Buddha at Wat Po and Bangkok’s most visited Temple complex, the magnificent Royal Grand Palace. Though no longer being the royal residence, it still remains the symbol of the kingdom and home to Wat Phra Kaew which enshrines the Emerald Buddha. This half-day sightseeing taken in either morning or afternoon is the perfect introduction to Thailand, the Buddhist faith, royal splendor and tradition.
Detail Itinerary
This tour embodies a combination of 2 very popular half-day tours inside bustling Bangkok. It features the “Wat Traimit” with its 5, 5-ton heavy Golden Buddha Image, and then pass through Bangkok’s China Town with its typical red-painted gold shops. Visit the Royal Grand Palace, and then go through the dazzling Wat Phra Kaew with its revered Emerald Buddha, Golden Chedi, and Pantheon of the Chakri Kings and the Eight Coloured Towers. Next on the program is the Wat Po with its Reclining Buddha image. Wat Pho is also regarded as the first centre of public education and is sometimes called ‘Thailand’s first university’. Mural paintings, inscriptions, and statues found in the temple-educated people on varied subjects such as literature, warfare, archaeology, astronomy, geology, meditation and to be considered, home of the Thai traditional massage We end the tour with a visit to the Wat Benchamaborpit (also known as the Marble Temple); a representation of an outstanding success of marriage between Italian marble and classical Thai architecture. Especially for those interested to know a bit more about Buddhism and its history, combined with the always-busy city life.
Photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the buildings.
Dress Code: Participants on this tour should note that the chapel is a national shrine and you will be required to wear proper attire (no bare shoulders, knees or strapless-heel shoes). Shoes must be removed before entering the temple buildings as a matter of respect.
