Tour Detail

BANGKOK - ROYAL PALACE AND TEMPLES - HALF DAY

- BANGKOK - ROYAL PALACE AND TEMPLES - HALF DAY

Day 1

 Meeting with the guide and departure for this half-day visit to some of the main attractions of this metropolis.

It begins with the Royal Palace, founded in 1782, it includes not only royal halls and throne, but also numerous government offices and the famous Temple of the Emerald Buddha. It covers an area of ​​218,000 square meters and is surrounded by four walls, 1900 meters long.

It continues with the adjoining Wat Pho which is not only one of the most visited Buddhist temples in Bangkok, but is also the combination of history, medical science, and educational institution. Officially named Wat Prachetuphon Vimon Mangkararam, Wat Pho was founded during the 16th century and later became the Royal Temple of King Rama I of the Chakri dynasty. in 2008, Wat Pho was named a UNESCO World Memory (MOW) as a documentary heritage for Asia and the Pacific region.

The visits end with Wat Trimitr, this Buddhist temple near Bangkok Chinatown is famous for one thing: the golden Buddha. The story goes that in 1931 there was a restoration that took place at Wat Phraya Krai in the Yannawa district. The main Buddha statue, which was made of concrete, was then transferred to Wat Trai Mitr, which was also undergoing a major renovation and expansion. Twenty years later, in 1955, when the structures were completed, the Buddha statue was moved to be set in one of the buildings. But the Buddha statue was too heavy and fell off the lifting crane and its cracked surface revealed the pure gold hidden inside.

The return to the hotel is scheduled between 12: 00-12: 30 for the morning excursion and at 17: 00-17: 30 for the afternoon excursion

IMPORTANT

• Please dress appropriately, covering your shoulders and legs up to your knees

• Please bring your Passport, often required for entry checks