Bangkok Trip Overview
Indulge yourself in the cultural and historical heritage of Bangkok by exploring the famous cultural highlight of the city such as Grand Palace, the Emerald Buddha Temple and the options for Wat Pho, and end this trip with a classical Thai cultural show. Enjoy this trip with an experienced, local tour guide.
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand
Indulge yourself in the cultural and historical heritage of Bangkok by exploring the famous cultural highlight of the city such as Grand Palace, the Emerald Buddha Temple and the options for Wat Pho, and end this trip with a classical Thai cultural show. Enjoy this trip with an experienced, local tour guide.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Na Phra Lan Road Phra Borom Maha Rajawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Head towards Wat Phra Kaew which is commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram. It is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Grand Palace, Na Phra Lan Rd, Maharaj Pier next to Wat Phra Kaeo Temple Complex, Bangkok Thailand
Explore the Grand Palace which was the official residence of the Kings of Thailand. Nowadays, the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. After the Grand Palace, continue to visit Wat Pho, if you’ve selected this option. On the way, pass Tha Thien Market, a culture food market that sells dried, salted seafood and wholesale products.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phra Chetuphon, 2 Sanamchai Road Grand Palace Subdistrict, Pranakorn District, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho. It is on the list of six temples in Thailand classed as the highest grade of the first-class royal temples. Learn about King Rama I who rebuilt the temple complex on an earlier temple site and how it became his main temple where some of his ashes are enshrined. The temple is considered the earliest centre for medical public education surrounded by the marble illustrations and inscriptions placed in the temple for public instructions. It has been recognized by UNESCO in its Memory of the World Programme. Most importantly, it is the birthplace of traditional Thai massage which is still taught and practised at the temple until today.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Arun, Wat Arun, Bangkok
Complete the list of must-visit temples in Bangkok by continuing your journey to Wat Arun (the Temple of Dawn), one of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks which are known for its giant tower, next to the Chao Phraya River, standing 70 meters high. The temple is decorated with tiny pieces of coloured glass surrounded by Chinese porcelain.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Calypso Cabaret, At Asiatique the Riverfront 2194 Charoenkrung 72-76 Rd., Prayakrai, Bangkorlaem, Bangkok 10120 Thailand, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
The last stop for the tour will be a famous Thai classical cabaret show which known as Calypso Cabaret show. Bedazzled by Broadway-style entertainment performed by professional transgender artists, celebrating diversity through song and dance.
Duration: 3 hours
