Walking Temple Tour: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun 1,350 thb
รหัสสินค้า : Walking Temple Tour: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Ar
Walking Temple Tour: Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Wat Arun
There’s something about Bangkok. One minute you hate it and you’re tired of its smog, noise and chaos and then next moment you are visiting one of the temples, or one of its markets, and you are totally in love with the city. I have visited the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun in Bangkok many times and each time I am totally mesmerised by the richness of the architecture and the beauty of the sites. Despite the crowds I always enjoy my visits there. I even have my little walking tour around the area and I like taking my friends there whenever they want me to show them around. This time wasn’t any different.
Sleep Withinn, the hotel we stayed in was relatively cheap, considering the location, but the room was small and it was hard for us to move around. However, the fact we had a pool and I could use it once a day made me feel much better about our stay there.
The Grand Palace in Bangkok
Before you enter the Grand Palace in Bangkok you need to go through a bag search. Here you will need your ID. If you travel with a group only one person needs the document. Sometimes they let people in without it, but it’s better to have it, just in case you stumble upon a stubborn security guard. Then you go through a metal detector and a bag search.
Remember to dress appropriately – women can wear long trousers, a skirt or a dress (they should be long, or at least down to your knees) and a top that covers their shoulders. Men need to wear long pants. Even if you have long shorts it won’t be enough. Men should also cover their shoulders. Covered shoes are recommended, but not required. If you are not wearing appropriate clothing, don’t worry. You can rent everything in a building just next to the main entrance. Deposit is 200 Baht.
Now, you need to go through another security checkpoint and another bag search. A ticket booth is located around 100 metres from there. Entrance is 500 Baht.
Chris didn’t have long pants with him, so we had to stand in a long queue for him to rent a pair of trousers. After we finally bought the ticket we were already a little tired.
Despite the heat and thousands of people I thought that the Palace and the temples were stunning. It all shimmered with gold in the sun. It was hard for me to capture the beauty of it. You really do need to go and see it for yourself.
Wat Pho in Bangkok
Next on our list was Wat Pho – the temple of Reclining Buddha. It is located just next to the Palace. Sometimes, when I take my friends, who have never been to Thailand before, with me I negotiate a tuk-tuk ride from the Palace to Wat Pho. It is a very short drive, but it’s always so much fun for everyone, especially when you have to squeeze in a few people into a tiny tuk-tuk. This time we skipped this part and just walked to the Wat Pho’s gates.
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Here you also need to have appropriate clothing. However, the guards are not as strict as those at the Palace and longer shorts and skirts are allowed. Just cover your shoulders and you will be good to go. Again, you can rent skirts and trousers here, too.
The entrance to the temple is 100 Baht per person.
Wat Pho in Bangkok has over a thousand of Buddha images, but the main attraction is the Reclining Buddha, which is 160 feet long. The site was as crowed as ever, but we managed to find a few quiet spots. I didn’t expect to stay there for so long, but it’s a really great place that has hidden corners and lovely colourful jedis.
Wat Arun in Bangkok
Finally, the time came for one of my favourite sites in Bangkok – Wat Arun. From Wat Pho we took a boat for 3 Baht to cross the river. I was a little disappointed as it turned out that the temple was under construction and we couldn’t climb the steep steps of the main building. However, Wat Arun in Bangkok is surrounded by beautiful gardens, so we took a stroll around.
The entrance is 40 Baht and you also need to wear decent clothing to enter.
We got back to our hotel by the express boat and finished our day with a cold beer and a delicious pad thai in small street stall just outside of our hotel and a cool dip in our swimming pool.
The Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun in Bangkok are very touristy sites and are often overcrowded. However, you cannot miss them when you are in the city for the first time. They are must see for every visitor.
Walking Temple Tour: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun
Immerse yourself in the cultural and historical heritage of Bangkok by exploring the Grand Palace, the Emerald Buddha Temple and the options for Wat Pho, local markets and Wat Arun. Enjoy this trip with an experienced, local tour guide.
About this activity
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Duration: 2 - 4 hours
Starting times 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM
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Live tour guide
English
Experience
Highlights
Visit Bangkok’s must-see attractions with tickets to the Grand Palace, the Emerald Buddha Temple, Wat Pho and Wat Arun
Marvel at the Grand Palace, once the home of the kings of Siam and now a place of worship and big ceremonies
Explore the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and admire the brightly colored buildings, golden spires and glittering mosaics
Admire the beauty of the Reclining Buddha and learn the history of Wat Pho, the oldest and largest temple complex in Bangkok
See Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn, to admire its pagoda, colorful porcelain tiles, bell tower and giant statues
Full description
Start the journey by walking 6 minutes to the Emerald Buddha Temple. Along the way, pass by the amulet market, one of the most famous, historical community markets of Rattanakosin Island. Discover the first stop of Wat Phra Kaew which is commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram. It is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand. Explore the Grand Palace which was the official residence of the Kings of Thailand. Nowadays, the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. After the Grand Palace, continue to visit Wat Pho, if you've selected this option. On the way, pass Tha Thien Market, a culture food market that sells dried, salted seafood and wholesale products. Visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho. It is on the list of six temples in Thailand classed as the highest grade of the first-class royal temples. Learn about King Rama I who rebuilt the temple complex on an earlier temple site and how it became his main temple where some of his ashes are enshrined. The temple is considered the earliest center for medical public education surrounded by the marble illustrations and inscriptions placed in the temple for public instructions. It has been recognized by UNESCO in its Memory of the World Programme. Most importantly, it is the birthplace of traditional Thai massage which is still taught and practiced at the temple until today. Complete the list of must-visit temples in Bangkok by continue your journey to Wat Arun (the Temple of Dawn), one of Bangkok’s most famous landmarks which is known for its giant tower, next to the Chao Phraya River, standing 70 meters high. The temple is decorated with tiny pieces of colored glass surrounded by Chinese porcelain.
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Includes
Admission fees to the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple
Admission fee to Wat Pho (if option selected)
Admission fee to Wat Arun (if option selected)
Professional licensed guide
Drinking water
Lunch
Personal expenses
Gratuities for the guide, optional
Important
Sleeveless shirts
Know before you go
Participants on this tour should note that the chapel is a national shrine and you will be required to wear proper attire: no bare shoulders and knees, or strapless-heel shoes
Shoes must be removed before entering the temple buildings as a matter of respect