Private Tour Bangkok Heritage and Shopping Malls

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What you'll see and do

1. Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)

   Wat Traimit is a notable example of early post-absolute monarchy Thai Buddhist temple architecture. The monks' residences were built in 1937, and the ubosot (ordination hall) was built in 1947 in the applied Thai style to designs by Luang Wisansinlapakam. The ubosot and monks' quarter received the ASA Architectural Conservation Award in 2011 The top floor is a formal shrine hall where the Golden Buddha is installed beneath an elaborately gilded multi-tiered roof and spired finial, and where visitors ascend to pay respect and view the surrounding Yaowarat area The lower floors function as museums: one floor houses an exhibition on the statue itself its Sukhothai-style casting, its centuries-long concealment beneath stucco, and its rediscovery in 1955 while another floor contains the Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Center, which presents the social and economic history of Bangkok's Chinatown and the role of Chinese immigrants in the district from the early Rattanakosin period to the present

   60 minutes here · Admission not included

2. The Grand Palace

   Wat Phra Kaew is also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Located next to the Chao Phraya River, this historical landmark was built in 1782 and has been one of Thailand’s most significant religious sites ever since. King Rama I commissioned the temple to house the Emerald Buddha, a highly revered icon. The temple complex has since played a crucial role in Thai history and culture. Royal ceremonies and important events often take place here, underscoring its national importance. Many people don’t know that inside the Grand Palace complex, numerous buildings offer multiple attractions that play a role in Thai tradition and culture. Wat Phra Kaew is one of them.

   2 minutes here · Admission not included

3. Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkalaram Ratchaworamahaviharn

   Wat Pho also Buddhist temple complex in the Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand It is on Rattanakosin Island directly south of the Grand Palace Known also as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha its official name is Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan The temple is first on the list of six temples in Thailand classed as the highest grade of the first-class royal temples It is associated with King Rama I who rebuilt the temple complex on an earlier temple site The temple complex houses the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand, including a 46 m-long (151 ft) huge reclining Buddha The temple is considered the earliest centre for public education in Thailand, and the illustrations and inscriptions placed in the temple for public instructions has been recognised by UNESCO in its Memory of the World Programme. It houses a school of Thai medicine and is also known as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage which is still taught and practiced at the temple

   2 minutes here · Admission not included

4. Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)

   Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan (Thai: วัดอรุณราชวราราม ราชวรมหาวิหาร pronunciation) or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in the Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok Thailand. It is situated on Thonburi on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple derives its name from the Hindu god Aruṇa often personified as the radiations of the rising sun. Built with a fusion of Indian, Chinese, and Khmer influences, incorporating elements of both Hindu and Buddhist symbolism, as well as reflecting Siamese tradition and identity Wat Arun is among the best known of Thailand's landmarks Although the temple has existed since at least the 17th century, its distinctive prang (spire) was built in the early 19th century during the reigns of Rama II and Rama III

   2 minutes here · Admission not included

5. ICONSIAM

   Iconsiam (stylized as ICONSIAM) is a mixed-use development on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand It includes a large shopping mall, which opened to the public on 9 November 2018 as well as hotels and residences project was jointly developed by Siam Piwat, a Thai retail developer, MQDC Magnolia Quality Development, and Charoen Pokphand Group.[4] The complex includes the tallest building in Thailand: the 70-floor Magnolia Waterfront Residences and the country’s sixth tallest building: the 52-floor Mandarin Oriental Residences It is served by Charoen Nakhon BTS station on the Gold Line.

   2 minutes here · Admission not included

6. Siam Paragon

   Siam Paragon (Thai: สยามพารากอน) is a shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand. It is one of the largest malls in Thailand, along with Iconsiam, CentralWorld and Central WestGate It is located right in front of Siam BTS station, an interchange station on both Sukhumvit Line and Silom Line of the BTS Skytrain. Siam Paragon includes a range of specialty stores and restaurants as well as a multiplex (16 large-screen cinemas), the Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World aquarium, an exhibition hall, the Thai Art Gallery, and an opera concert hall. It also has a bowling alley and karaoke center. It is a joint venture by Siam Piwat, the company that owns the adjacent Siam Center/Siam Discovery shopping malls, and The Mall Group, which owns The Emporium. Siam Paragon's financial results are not reported by the privately held Siam Paragon Development

   2 minutes here · Admission not included

7. Chinatown / Yaowarat

   Yaowarat Road (Thai: ถนนเยาวราช, romanized: Thanon Yaowarat, pronounced [tʰā.nǒn jāw.wā.râːt]; Chinese: 耀華力路) in Samphanthawong District is the main artery of Bangkok's Chinatown. Modern Chinatown now covers a large area around Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Road. It has been the main centre for trading by the Chinese community since they moved from their old site some 200 years ago to make way for the construction of Wat Phra Kaew, the Grand Palace. Nearby is the Phahurat or Little India. The area is bordered by the Chao Phraya River from the west to the south. Yaowarat Road is well known for its variety of foodstuffs, and at night turns into a large "food street" that draws tourists and locals from all over the city.

   2 minutes here

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Siam Erawan Travel

Know before you go

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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