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Bangkok Mass Transit Tour: Visit Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo, China Town and Leng Noi Yee Temple
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Bangkok
Utilizing the mass transit throughout Bangkok, as the locals do, is an excellent method to discover the city in a swift manner. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to experience the various transport systems within Bangkok as you journey to places such as the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo, China Town, and Leng Noi Yee temple.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- BTS Skytrain - You will be picked up in the morning from your hotel and walk or take a taxi to the next Skytrain station where we will glide through the air of Bangkok to “Saphan Taksin”.
- Chao Phraya River - After we continue our journey by a public boat upstream to Tha Chang Pier, walking the rest of the way to the Grand Palace & Wat Phra Keo.
- The Grand Palace - The Grand Palace was the seat not only of the king and his court, but contained within its crenelated walls the entire government administration. The architecture is vibrantly Thai though there are some European designs as well. Brilliantly colored and gilded, and decorated with intricate detail, the overall effect is dazzling. The palace served as the official residence of the kings of Thailand from the 18th to the mid-20th century.
- Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) - The most famous building on the palace grounds is Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple (wat) in Thailand. Construction of the temple began when King Rama I moved the capital from Thonburi to Bangkok in 1785. Unlike other Thai temples, it does not contain living quarters for monks; rather, it has only the richly decorated holy buildings, statues, and pagodas. The main temple building is the central ubosoth, which houses the Emerald Buddha. Though green in color, the Buddha is actually carved from a single piece of jade, and though only 17 inches tall, is the most revered object in Thailand. Also within the grounds are several palaces, used for various occasions: the Funeral Palace, Reception Palace, Throne Hall, Coronation Hall, and the Royal Guest House. The majority of halls and palaces can be viewed from outside only, but the exteriors are captivating enough to please.
- Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market) - Discover the bustling local market Pak Klong Talad, here you’ll find flowers, fruits, and vegetables. It is the primary flower market in Bangkok and has been cited as a “place of symbolic values” to Bangkok residents.
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Chinatown - Bangkok - You will come across street markets in China Town, street side restaurants, shop houses, gold shops, beautiful remnants of colonial style architecture and some interesting Chinese temples, such as Leng Noi Yee. China Town is also famous for many varieties of food and it turns into Bangkok`s biggest open air restaurant at night.
- Wat Leng Nei Yi 2 - The largest and most significant Chinese temple in Bangkok, a visit will wrap you up in incense smoke, dragons, pagodas and a world of iconography in glittering gold and crimson.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Snacks
- Landing and/or facility fees
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Dress code is smart casual
Location
Bangkok
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Melissa_s
Nov 24, 2022
Great first day tour of the city - Tour was great as a way to get to know the city and how the different public transportation methods work. Kat was great and was a built-in friend, guide and photographer all in one. I highly recommend this tour if you wanna get to know the city by foot. Kat was awesome!
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