Private Tour: Temples Tour of Bangkok
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This 5-hour private tour visits Bangkok’s three most celebrated temples: Wat Traimit, home to a 5.5-ton solid gold Buddha; Wat Pho, where the 46-metre Reclining Buddha stretches across an ornate chapel; and Wat Arun, whose porcelain-encrusted spire rises above the Chao Phraya River. A dedicated guide provides historical context at each site and handles all logistics including river ferry crossings.
Itinerary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Included
- English speaking guide at the time of sightseeing
- Hotel pickup and drop-off at Bangkok City area
- Airbnb do not provide House name or number, we’re unable to pickup guests from Airbnb lodging.
- Boat ride crossing the Chao Phraya River
- Transport by air-conditioned private car
Not Included
Food and drinks; Personal expenses; Gratuities
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