Krung Thep Maha Nakhon Trip Overview
Get to see a quiet side of Bangkok as you explore Thonburi. Thonburi located on the city’s west side, is a great way to see the local life of Thai people away from the hustle and bustle of Khao San Road and the rest of downtown. On this tour you’ll get to explore it’s small side streets with hidden gems and see spectacular temples and busy local markets.
Highlights
• Spend the day exploring the culture and local community visiting Buddhist temples and other historic sites
• Enjoy a delicious Thai snacks
• Slow pace walking so take in the views of the scenery
• Learn the history of the area with a local guide
Additional Info
Duration: 7 hours
Starts: Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Get to see a quiet side of Bangkok as you explore Thonburi. Thonburi located on the city’s west side, is a great way to see the local life of Thai people away from the hustle and bustle of Khao San Road and the rest of downtown. On this tour you’ll get to explore it’s small side streets with hidden gems and see spectacular temples and busy local markets.
Highlights
• Spend the day exploring the culture and local community visiting Buddhist temples and other historic sites
• Enjoy a delicious Thai snacks
• Slow pace walking so take in the views of the scenery
• Learn the history of the area with a local guide
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ong Ang, Suan Luang, Bangkok 10250, Thailand
Khlong Ong Ang (literally meaning pottery canal), is a bustling new district of Chinatown. Apart from being a perfect place for a stroll and photo-shoot, Ong Ang Walking Street also has a wide variety of attractions, such as live music, street art and street food.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chao Phraya Skypark, Phra Pok Klao Bridge, Phra Pok Klao Road Wang Burapha, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Chao Phraya Sky Park in Bangkok is a green pedestrian walkway built on the old Phra Pok Klao Bridge over the Chao Phraya River. Here you’ll get to see river views surrounded by a garden.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Santa Cruz Church, 112 Thesaban 1 Rd. Wat Kalaya, Thon Buri, Bangkok 10600 Thailand
As we walk along Chao Phaya riverside we stop at one of the beautiful old Catholic churches in Bangkok – Santa Cruz church. A legacy of Portuguese/Siamese relations that date back to the 16th century, here we will look around and your guide with give you the history of the area.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Soi Kudeejeen, Khwaeng Wat Kanlaya, Khet Thon Buri, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600, Thailand
Close by the Catholic church we can walk into Thai-Portuguese community if lucky we can visit a muffin factory that has been run by the same family for five generations, then relax in a café and visit the Kudeejeen museum to see the way people used to live in Bangkok.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Kalayanamit Varamahavihara, 371 Thetsaban Sai 1 Road Wat Kalayanamitr, Thonburi, Bangkok 10600 Thailand
We continues by foot besides the river to a Thai – Chinese temple, a second class Royal temple, here you have sometime to make a good karma. The main highlight is building housing an enormous Buddha image.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Hong Rattanaram, Wat Arun, Bang Kok Yai, Bangkok 10600 Thailand
Next we walk to a temple dating back to the Ayutthaya era with its beautiful architecture, here we’ll see a sacred pool of holy water where King Taksin was reputed to have taken a bath before his battles against the Burmese.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Thanon Itsaraphap, Khwaeng Wat Arun, Khet Bangkok Yai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600, Thailand
You’ll end at MRT Itsaraphap Station. Here your guide will help you get back to hotel or next destination via taxi or public transport.
