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Uncover Bangkok's Spiritual Heart: Emerald Buddha & Grand Palace
This is a - must- for every visitor to Bangkok, for the grand Palace Complex, which includes the Temple of The Emerald Buddha ( Wat Phra Keow ) is unquestionably one of the wonders of the world today. Within its enormous grounds is the most exotic Buddhist temple and at the heart of the temple itsel
Overview
- ✓This is a - must- for every visitor to Bangkok, for the grand Palace Complex, which includes the Temple of The Emerald Buddha ( Wat Phra Keow ) is unquestionably one of the wonders of the world today.
- ✓Nearby is the Grand Palace, once the official home of the Kings of Siam - built in traditional Thai architecture mixed with European designs.
- ✓You will also visit The Royal Funeral Hall and The Royal Coronation Hall.
- ✓This palace has an area of 218,400 sq.
- ✓metres and is surrounded by walls built in 1783.
This is a - must- for every visitor to Bangkok, for the grand Palace Complex, which includes the Temple of The Emerald Buddha ( Wat Phra Keow ) is unquestionably one of the wonders of the world today. Within its enormous grounds is the most exotic Buddhist temple and at the heart of the temple itself is a fabulous Buddha image, carved from one-piece jade, which is the holiest and most revered of religious objects in Thailand today. Nearby is the Grand Palace, once the official home of the Kings of Siam - built in traditional Thai architecture mixed with European designs. You will also visit The Royal Funeral Hall and The Royal Coronation Hall. This palace has an area of 218,400 sq. metres and is surrounded by walls built in 1783. The length of the four walls totals 1900 metres. Within these walls are situated government offices and the Chapel Royal of the Emerald Buddha besides the royal residences.
This is a - must- for every visitor to Bangkok, for the grand Palace Complex, which includes the Temple of The Emerald Buddha ( Wat Phra Keow ) is unquestionably one of the wonders of the world today. Within its enormous grounds is the most exotic Buddhist temple and at the heart of the temple itself is a fabulous Buddha image, carved from one-piece jade, which is the holiest and most revered of religious objects in Thailand today. Nearby is the Grand Palace, once the official home of the Kings of Siam - built in traditional Thai architecture mixed with European designs. You will also visit The Royal Funeral Hall and The Royal Coronation Hall. This palace has an area of 218,400 sq. metres and is surrounded by walls built in 1783. The length of the four walls totals 1900 metres. Within these walls are situated government offices and the Chapel Royal of the Emerald Buddha besides the royal residences.
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What’s Included
- ✓In-vehicle air conditioning
- ✓Private Transportation (Private Tour only)
- ✓Hotel Pickup & Drop off (Private Tour only)
- ✓Professional English Speaking Tour Guide
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Gratuities
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •We are SHA Plus certified. A certificate awarded to an organisation proving that they have approved Covid-19 health and preventative protocols in place and that 70% or more of all employees have been fully vaccinated.
- •Please note: Dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing, especially when visiting temples. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate.
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Hotel pickup OR meet at start point
915 pickup locations available — or request your own hotel
Pickup starts 15 min before departure
Free of charge Door to Door Pick up for CITY CENTER BANGKOK DISTRICT AREA (3 KM radius area) with namely Sukhumvit Soi (Lane) -1 to 33, Sukhumvit area Soi 1 to 33 (odd) and Soi 2 to 24 (even), Pratunam, Silom, Langsuan, Wireless Road, Sathorn, Surawongse, Siam, MBK, Yawarat (China Town), Khao San Road (Excluded City Tour) can pick up only in our meeting Royal Rattanakosin Hotel You can also join our tours at BANGKOK MEETING POINTS - Our office, Sun Leisure World Corporation, 23rd Floor, Athenee Tower 63 Witthayu Rd, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand An additional surcharge for hotel pickup outside 3 miles (5 km) radius from the city center is applicable and payable on the day of your activity.
📍 Meeting point / start
For Join Tour from Saphan Taksin:- Meet us at BTS Saphan Taksin station Exit 2 (downstairs), Our Guide will Hold Sun Leisure World Pla card
🏁 End point
For Join Tour from Saphan Taksin:- Meet us at BTS Saphan Taksin station Exit 2 (downstairs), Our Guide will Hold Sun Leisure World Pla card
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