Bangkok : City Highlights, Temples, and Market Join Tour with Van

Highlight

• Visit Bangkok's major landmarks and must-see attractions on this exciting half-day tour.
• The major attraction of Bangkok includes - Grand Palace, the Emerald Buddha Temple, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun.
• Walk through the amazing markets like - Amulet Market, and Tha Thien Market, to understand the local culture and tradition.
• Learn about the historical importance of the major landmarks/temple in Bangkok and immerse yourself in their mesmerizing beauty.
• Get a better understanding of Thai culture, tradition, and history on this exciting walking tour.
• Duration: 3-4 Hrs. (Approx.)

Inclusions:-

• Admission Fees (Grand Palace + Emerald Buddha Temple)
• Admission Fee to Wat Pho and Wat Arun
• Professional licensed guide
• Drinking Water

Exclusions:-

• Personal Expense
• Lunch
• Tips for the Guide(optional)

Itinerary:-

On this exciting half-day tour the tourists would get the chance to witness the enchanting sight of Bangkok or even Thailand's top must-see attraction. Discover the exotic Thai culture and tradition on this amazing tour and get a glimpse of the local life while you make your way through the wonderful local markets. On this tour, the tourists would get the opportunity to understand the significance of the historically and culturally important sights of Bangkok. 

The stunning beauty of the Grand Palace, which once housed the King of Siam is now a place of worship and big ceremonies. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha presents an enchanting vision of brightly colored buildings with golden spires and glittering mosaics. Wat Pho or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha is a historically significant temple of Bangkok, it is also the oldest and the largest temple complex in the city. The Temple of Dawn is known for its beauty and signature charm, due to its amazing structure, pagoda, colorful porcelain tiles, bell tower, and giant statues.

Important Remarks: 

• The chapel is a national shrine, therefore the visitors are required to wear proper attire: no bare shoulders, knees, or strapless-heel shoes.
• The visitors are requested to remove their shoes before entering the temple buildings.
• Photography is permitted in the Royal Palace Grounds, and in the compounds of the Emerald Buddha Temple, but not inside the buildings.

Itinerary

• Meet the group at Sanam Chai MRT Station by 9 am. The Station is a Bangkok MRT rapid transit station on the Blue Line, it is located underground under Sanam Chai Road. The station is regarded as one of the four MRT stations, recognized for its beautiful design.
• Head to the Emerald Buddha Temple.
• Along the way pass through the amazing Amulet market. It is one of the most famous, historical community markets of Rattanakosin Island.
• First Stop: Wat Phra Kaew, aka Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is one of the most sacred Buddhist temples in Thailand.
• Grand Palace: The official residence of the King of Thailand, that is still used for official ceremonies and state functions.
• On your way to Wat Pho pass through the Tha Thein Market - a cultural food market that sells dries salted seafood and wholesale products.
• Visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha aka Wat Pho. It is one of the six temple classes as the highest grade first-class royal temples in Thailand. The temple was built by King Rama I, it is considered to be the center of medical public education. The temple is the birthplace of Traditional Thai massage.
• The next stop would be Wat Arun, aka the Temple of dawn, the ancient temple was built during the Ayutthaya period. The temple is one of the most remarkable visual identities of Bangkok, the imposing 104 meters tall tower is decorated with Chinese porcelain. 
• The tour ends at Sanam Chai MRT Station.