Bangkok Trip Overview
Discover some of Bangkok’s top attractions on this private temple tour. Visit the 3 most distinguished temples; Wat Traimit (Temple of Golden Buddha), Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) on the Chao Phraya River. On this 5-hour tour you will explore the beauty and history of these famous sights with an expert guide.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand
Discover some of Bangkok’s top attractions on this private temple tour. Visit the 3 most distinguished temples; Wat Traimit (Temple of Golden Buddha), Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) on the Chao Phraya River. On this 5-hour tour you will explore the beauty and history of these famous sights with an expert guide.
Itinerary
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Stop At: MAM Holidays Thailand, Wang Thonglang, Bangkok 10310 Thailand
Your English Speaking guide will meet you at your Bangkok City hotel at 9 am and start the tour with the visit to Wat Trimitr.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit), 661 Chaoren Krung Road Talad Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100 Thailand
See the renowned Golden Buddha that stands at 10 feet (3m) high and weighs 5.5 ton. The image was built with pure gold with the fine art of Sukhothai period around 13th century. It was recorded as the world largest Buddha image made of gold by Guinness World Book of Record.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market), Jakkrapet Road, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Continue further with a drive to Rattakosin Island passing through China Town and flower market. It is amazing to see a bustling, but colorful life style of the locals.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun), 158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600 Thailand
Upon arrival at Tha Tien pier, take an exhilarating boat ride across the Chao Phraya River to Wat Arun, known as the Temple of Dawn. With its magnificent 259 feet (79m) 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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Wat Phra Chetuphon, 2 Sanamchai Road Grand Palace Subdistrict, Pranakorn District, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Cross back to the other side of the river, take a short stroll passing through the market and street to Wat Pho, well-known for its huge Reclining Buddha, measuring an impressive 150 feet (46m) long and 49 feet (15m) high. Founded in 1781 by King Rama I of Chakri Dynasty, Wat Pho was the first university of Thailand that taught wide range of knowledge ranging from astrology, literature and medicine. It is also a temple museum that contains many hard-to-be found artifacts and inscriptions.
Finally, it’s time to return. You will be dropped off at your Bangkok City hotel safely at approximately 2pm.
Duration: 1 hour
