Royal Grand Palace & Bangkok Temples

from R1490 per person

Discover the royal & spiritual riches of Bangkok with this cultural half-day guided tour taking in the architectural masterpiece that is the Grand Palace of the Kings of Siam, Wat Pho & Wat Traimit temples.

Highlights

The Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
The Oldest Temple in the city: Wat Pho Temple
Wat Traimit Temple

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Itinerary

1. The Grand Palace & the Temple of the Emerald Buddha

The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. Today, the place is used for hosting royal ceremonies and welcoming the king’s guests, State guests, and other foreign dignitaries. It is also a place where remains of kings and high-ranked members of the royal family were situated before cremation. The grand palace is divided into two main zones, which are the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (a 45cm statue of the Gautama Buddha carved from one piece of solid translucent jade) and the royal residence.

2. Wat Pho Temple

Adjacent to the Grand Palace is the city’s oldest temple, Wat Pho, which is famed for the Reclining Buddha. This 43 metre-long figure is covered in gold leaf and reaches up to 15 metres at its highest point. There are also more than 1,000 images of the Lord Buddha as well as a sacred tree.

3. Wat Traimit Temple

Home to a 5.5-tonne solid gold Buddha with an intriguing tale to tell. The Golden Buddha is believed to be about seven centuries old and at some point it was covered in plaster to hide its true value. Over time, this was forgotten and it was only when it fell in 1954 that its true composition was discovered.

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The pick up will be available at Main City Hotels in Bangkok. Please note that there is a surcharge for hotel pick-up from the hotels outside of main area.

Half-Day Morning: 4 Hours

Departure

 The pick up / drop off will be available at Main City Hotels in Bangkok. Please note that there is a surcharge for hotel pick-up / drop off from the hotels outside of main area.
Dress Code

No revealing clothing. Your shoulders & knees need to be covered for entrance into the temples.

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The Grand Palace & the Temple of the Emerald Buddha

The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. Today, the place is used for hosting royal ceremonies and welcoming the king’s guests, State guests, and other foreign dignitaries. It is also a place where remains of kings and high-ranked members of the royal family were situated before cremation. The grand palace is divided into two main zones, which are the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (a 45cm statue of the Gautama Buddha carved from one piece of solid translucent jade) and the royal residence.

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Wat Pho Temple

Adjacent to the Grand Palace is the city’s oldest temple, Wat Pho, which is famed for the Reclining Buddha. This 43 metre-long figure is covered in gold leaf and reaches up to 15 metres at its highest point. There are also more than 1,000 images of the Lord Buddha as well as a sacred tree.

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Wat Traimit Temple

Home to a 5.5-tonne solid gold Buddha with an intriguing tale to tell. The Golden Buddha is believed to be about seven centuries old and at some point it was covered in plaster to hide its true value. Over time, this was forgotten and it was only when it fell in 1954 that its true composition was discovered.

Transport

Air-conditioned Transportation
Pick-up & drop-off available for selected hotels in Bangkok

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Royal Grand Palace & Bangkok Temples