Bangkok ( Krung Thep: The City of Angels) Established in 1782 a Thailand’s capital. The official full name of the city is probably the longest in the world:
Bangkok offers an abundance of sites and attractions for tourists and located in the center of the country, is also an excellent stepping-off point for visiting other parts of Thailand. Although the measured pace of old Siam is now a thing of the past, the country’s rich cultural and natural heritage still survives.
We recommend the best combination of sights and activities, but YOU can adjust your itinerary to include what appeals to you. We can help you decide the best use of your time.
Here Are The Most Popular Sightseeing Combinations:
BT1: The RoyalGrandPalace & The RoyalTemple + City + TempleTour
BT2: VimanmekMansion + MarbleTemple + Jim Thompson's House
BT3: A personal shopper
BT4: Bangkok Walking Tour (The Current Bangkok Way of Life)
The Royal Grand Palace
Morning: Visit The Royal Grand Palace & The Royal Templeare the perfect introduction to Thailand’s Architecture, Culture and Tradition, You will visit the highlight attractions around this complex such as The Royal Temple (Wat Phra Kaew, The Temple of the Emerald Buddha), The Golden Chedi, Pantheon of the Chakri’s Kings, A miniature replica of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Coronation Throne Hall and Royal Reception Hall
A walk through Royal Thai Decorations and Coin Pavilion, The pavilion displays exotically designed coins and other monetary exchange units used in Thailand since the early 11th Century A.D. In the same building, adjacent to the coin collection, is a display room for Royal regalia, decorations and medals. Most of the items seen were used in former royal courts. Some are made of gold and are elaborately patterned Visit Wat Pho (The Temple of The Reclining Buddha) is the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok and still an important center for Traditional Thai Medicine and Traditional Thai Massages School
A walk through Thailand's biggest amulet market where a fantastic array of religious amulets, charms, talismans, and traditional medicine is sold. A hundred of the faithful squat on the ground studying tiny images of the Buddha with magnifying glasses, hoping to find one that will bring good fortune or ward off evil. Each amulet brings a specific kind of luck. Afternoon: Canal Tour, Take a long tail boat along the bustling Chao Phraya River and quiet Klongs (canals) passing picturesque scenes of Thai river life Visit Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn) is an important landmark located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The main shrine, decorated with glazed ornaments and ceramics, rises 67 meters towards the heavens. Built during the beginning of the Rattanakosin era, the magnificent temple reflects the glory of the Thai culture. The highest Prang in Thailand symbolizing Hindu-Buddhist cosmology Bangkok City-sightseeing, Driving along Ratchadamnern Road (The Royal's Way). En route you can see many magnificent temples and architectural buildings, including the City Pillar Shrine, Ministry of Defense, National Museum, National Theater, Democracy Monument, Golden Mountain Temple, Metal Castle Temple, Thai Boxing Stadium, Anantasamakhom Palace, Parliament House, Dusit Zoo and Chitrada Palace King's Residence A personal shopper would save your time by helping you find what you want and help you negotiate a good price. A personal shopper can help you fill out the forms so you can get a refund on the VAT.
Take you on a shopping spree tailored to your own tastes
The best place to buy Thai silk, or Thai antiques, or arts and crafts, or hand-made jewelry
Pak khlong Talad "Flowers & Vegetable Market", the most important wholesale market and distribution for vegetables, flowers and fruits
Chatuchak weekend market, where to buy a thousand local products. Items range from exotic fresh fruits, vegetables, handicrafts, paintings, ceramics, dress materials, furniture, toys, domestic utensils, plants and pets
The Royal Temple
Wat Pho (The Reclining Buddha)
Note: The Royal Grand Palace & The Royal Temple of the Emerald Buddha is Thailand's most sacred temple, Thus the following Dress - Code (applicable to both ladies and gentlemen) will be strictly enforced:
1. Shorts, mini-skirts, short skirts, tight fitting trousers, as well as tights can not be worn as outer garments. 2. See-through shirts and blouses, as well as culottes or quarter length trousers can not be worn. 3. Sleeveless shirts or vests can not be worn as outer garments. 4. All shirt sleeves, whether long or short, can not be rolled up. 5. Sweat shirts and sweat pants, wind-cheaters, pajamas and fisherman trousers can not be worn
BT 1: The Royal Grand Palace & The Royal Temple + City + Temple Tour 0930AM - 1700PM
Price A: 2,000 Baht / Approx. US$50.- For personal english speaking tour guide *You are responsible for admission fees, meals and local transportation such as Taxi, Tuk Tuk, Boat, Skytrain and Subway
Price B: 5,900 Baht / Approx. US$150.- (for one or 2 persons) *Additional 800 baht per person Inclusive: -Private tour as indicated in itinerary -Private english speaking tour guide -Private car and chauffeur -Admission fees
Vimanmek Mansion: The world’s largest golden teakwood mansion with its elaborate architectural styles reflection western influence. It was built in 1900 by the royal command of King Chulalongkorn (1868-1910). There are many exhibition rooms, with the bedrooms, the throne room and bathrooms maintaining the atmosphere of the Thai past. Exhibits include photographs, antique furniture, glassware, porcelain and many other historical items Wat Benchamabophit or the Marble Temple: The last major temple built in central Bangkok during the reign of King Chulalongkorn. The nickname, MarbleTemple, for the new Wat is derived from the gray Carrara marble used to clad the walls. On display in the cloister are many different Buddha images, both originals and copies of images from around Thailand and other Buddhist countries Jim Thompson’s Thai House: One of the best-preserved traditional Thai houses in Bangkok and finest museums in the country is the former home of Mr. Jim Thompson, an American who came to Thailand at the end of World War II and revived the silk industry. His collection includes antiquities and artworks from all over Southeast Asia. Unlike many other domestic museums, this feels like a lived-in home A personal shopper would save your time by helping you find what you want and help you negotiate a good price. A personal shopper can help you fill out the forms so you can get a refund on the VAT.
Take you on a shopping spree tailored to your own tastes
The best place to buy Thai silk, or Thai antiques, or arts and crafts, or hand-made jewelry
Pak khlong Talad "Flowers & Vegetable Market", the most important wholesale market and distribution for vegetables, flowers and fruits
Chatuchak weekend market, where to buy a thousand local products. Items range from exotic fresh fruits, vegetables, handicrafts, paintings, ceramics, dress materials, furniture, toys, domestic utensils, plants and pets
Vimanmek Mansion Museum
Marble Temple
Jim Thompson's Thai House
BT 2: Vimanmek Mansion + Marble Temple + Jim Thompson's House 0930AM - 1700PM
Price A: 2,000 Baht / Approx. US$50.- For personal english speaking tour guide *You are responsible for admission fees, meals and local transportation such as Taxi, Tuk Tuk, Boat, Skytrain and Subway
Price B: 5,900 Baht / Approx. US$150- (for one or 2 persons) *Additional 800 baht per person Inclusive: -Private tour as indicated in itinerary -Private english speaking tour guide -Private car and chauffeur -Admission fees
Note:
Thai Tour Guide is based on First Confirmation, First Serve
The tour does not include meals
The tour is flexible and designed exclusively for you
A personal shopper would save your time by helping you find what you want and help you negotiate a good price. A personal shopper can help you fill out the forms so you can get a refund on the VAT.
Take you on a shopping spree tailored to your own tastes
The best place to buy Thai silk, or Thai antiques, or arts and crafts, or hand-made jewelry
Pak khlong Talad "Flowers & Vegetable Market", the most important wholesale market and distribution for vegetables, flowers and fruits
Chatuchak weekend market, where to buy a thousand local products. Items range from exotic fresh fruits, vegetables, handicrafts, paintings, ceramics, dress materials, furniture, toys, domestic utensils, plants and pets
BT 3: A Personal Shopper 0930AM - 1500PM
Price A: 2,000 Baht / Approx. US$50.- For personal english speaking tour guide *You are responsible for admission fees, meals and local transportation such as Taxi, Tuk Tuk, Boat, Skytrain and Subway
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The Golden Buddha Image or Sukhothai Trimit Golden Buddha Image is the largest Golden Buddha Image in the world. It is made of pure gold and it weighs approximately 5.5 tons. Now more than 700 years old, it is a valuable treasure of Thailand
Yaowarat or Chinatown is the old business centre covering a large area and the one of greatest concentrations of gold shops anywhere, reflecting the love of gold the Thai-Chinese are often thought to have. There are many small side streets full of shops and stalls selling all types of goods including household wares and Chinese foodstuffs.
Sampheng is many of gift shops and busy commercial activities and interesting authentic experience that doesn't seem to have really changed in decades.
Pahurat is and the largest fabric market in Bangkok. There are plenty of cloths, ready-made clothes, cosmetics, souvenirs and snacks are sold along the way
Thai Silk Market is the old Bangkok-style shopping centre has numerous shops. And also the best place to buy Thai Silk fabric, Thai Silk Cloths, stalls selling Thai food, Thai sweets and Thai snacks.
Pak Klong Talad (Flowers & Vegetables Market), It is known mostly as a wholesale flower market serving everyone from flower vendors to florists, but it also has a good selection of fresh vegetables, which are bought in the pre-dawn hours to be transported to neighborhood markets around Bangkok for sale in the morning. Pak Klong Talad is the most important flowers & Vegetables wholesale market in town.
Amulet Market
Flower Market
BT 4: Bangkok Walking Tour (The Current Bangkok Way of Life) 0930AM - 1500PM
Price A: 2,000 Baht / Approx. US$50.- For personal english speaking tour guide *You are responsible for admission fees, meals and local transportation such as Taxi, Tuk Tuk, Boat, Skytrain and Subway
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