Krung Thep Maha Nakhon Trip Overview
● Visit Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), one of the country’s most sacred temples
● Marvel at the amazing architecture and colorful statues in the Grand Palace
● Take in the local sights and sounds at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
● See vendors scramble as the train rushes by the Maeklong Railway Market
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
● Visit Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), one of the country’s most sacred temples
● Marvel at the amazing architecture and colorful statues in the Grand Palace
● Take in the local sights and sounds at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
● See vendors scramble as the train rushes by the Maeklong Railway Market
Itinerary
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Stop At: Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub), Si Champa Alley, Mae Klong 75000 Thailand
Our first stop will be the Maeklong Railway Market. Called ‘Talat Rom Hup’ which roughly means ‘umbrella pulldown market’, it is famous for the vendors’ mad scramble to pack up when a train goes by.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Damnoun Saduak, Ratchaiburi, Damnoen Saduak 70130 Thailand
We’ll explore and hopefully see the train pass before making our way to our next stop the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. One of the more famous floating markets in the city, it is made up of a network of narrow canals dotted with vendors paddling their boats filled with their wares. From local produce to souvenir items, we’ll take in the organized chaos on the river before stopping for lunch in a local restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Na Phra Lan Road Phra Borom Maha Rajawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
After stuffing our bellies full of tasty Thai food, it’s off to see some temples. First up is Wat Phra Kaew (also known as Temple of the Emerald Buddha), one of the country’s most sacred temples. We’ll take in the tranquil and spiritual environment before making our way to the Grand Palace.
Marvel at the exquisite architecture and numerous images here, once home to the Thai royal family up until the early 1900s. Having had our fill of temples, we’ll make our way back to your accommodations or meeting point to mark the end of the day.
Duration: 2 hours
