Krung Thep Maha Nakhon Trip Overview
This 3 hour walking tour with approx. 2 miles (3.5 km.) walk will take you through old historic multicultural communities of Bangkok situated alongside the Chao Phraya River to experience the daily life of local living as well as searching for local food. You will take a boat ride from Bangkok to Thonburi and stroll along the river side path and backstreet alleys to explore the mid17th, early and late 18th century Thai temples, church, mosques and Chinese shrines and stop at Princess Mother Memorial Park. This small-group tour limited to a maximum of 8 participants to ensure personalized attention.
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Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Starts: Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> City Tours
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This 3 hour walking tour with approx. 2 miles (3.5 km.) walk will take you through old historic multicultural communities of Bangkok situated alongside the Chao Phraya River to experience the daily life of local living as well as searching for local food. You will take a boat ride from Bangkok to Thonburi and stroll along the river side path and backstreet alleys to explore the mid17th, early and late 18th century Thai temples, church, mosques and Chinese shrines and stop at Princess Mother Memorial Park. This small-group tour limited to a maximum of 8 participants to ensure personalized attention.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Soi Kudeejeen, Khwaeng Wat Kanlaya, Khet Thon Buri, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600, Thailand
You will explore the Portuguese Community established from the mid 18 century which is older than Bangkok and learn the history how the community came into existence.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Kalayanamit Varamahavihara, 371 Thetsaban Sai 1 Road Wat Kalayanamitr, Thonburi, Bangkok 10600 Thailand
Explore the largest seating Buddha statue in Bangkok
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Santa Cruz Church, 112 Thesaban 1 Rd. Wat Kalaya, Thon Buri, Bangkok 10600 Thailand
Visit the second oldest church in Bangkok constructed by the Portuguese who immigrated from Ayutthaya Kingdom in the Mid 18 Century
Stop At: Princess Mother Memorial Park, Soi 3 Somdet Chao Phraya Rd. Khlong San District, Bangkok Thailand
Visit the neighborhood of the Princess Mother of King Rama 9 who was once an ordinary and learn about her childhood before becoming a royalty.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Chao Phraya River, 780/488 Charoen Krung Road, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
Walk along the Chao Phraya River or the “River of King” exploring local communities and their daily life.
Pass By: Masjid Saifee, 1811 Thanon Somdet Chao Phraya, Khwaeng Somdet Chao Phraya, Khet Khlong San, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600, Thailand
Passing by a hidden gem mosque with Gothic influence constructed in the Mid 19 Century by Indian Muslim.
Stop At: Khlong San, Khlong San, Bangkok
– Explore one of the oldest Kuan U Shrines (Khlong San), the God of Fighting, in Thailand to view its beautiful interior influence by Chinese Culture.
– Visit an old salt factory where it was used to shot movies such as “Good Morning Vietnam.”
– Walk in the back alley of the communities where you will see the other side of Bangkok that is different from the modern day Bangkok.
– Walk pass by old operating warehouses where people still work in the traditional way.
– Explore a fresh market and street food stalls of the neighborhood.
Duration: 1 hour
