Bangkok Temples Half Day Small Group Tour
Description
Thailand is predominantly Buddhist, with around 95% of Thais practising the Theravada discipline of Buddhism. So it's not unusual to see monks walking the streets of Bangkok. This small group half-day tour takes you to Bangkok's three most sacred and significant temples – Wat Pho, Wat Traimit and Wat Benchamabophit. First up is Wat Traimit, known as the temple of the Golden Buddha, which protects a 3m tall Buddha statue crafted from more than 5 tons of solid gold. Then, it's onward to the second temple of the day – Wat Pho. It is known as the temple of the Reclining Buddha because of its large statues, which at an 46 metres in length and 15 metres in height, is the largest in the city. The day's final temple is Wat Benchamabophit – the ‘Temple of the Fifth King' – which is famed for its intricate Italian marble detail. To round off the tour, there's a visit to a lapidary factory, where you can browse handicrafts, jewellery and silk.
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Itinerary
“Wat Trimit”, known as the temple of the Golden Buddha, which protects the 3 metres tall Buddha statue crafted from 5.5 tons of solid gold, which is a fine example of Sukhothai style art.
It is known as the temple of the Reclining Buddha because of its large statues, which at an 46 metres in length and 15 metres in height, is the largest in the city.
This monastery was built out of white Italian marble from Carrara in the 19th century and houses one of the country's most beautiful Buddha images
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up and drop off only from City center hotels. You must contact us at least 48 hours before the activity start time so we can inform you about the exact pick up time and place.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A dress code is required to enter the Temples. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- Dress code: Smart Casual. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. No flip flops or open shoes are allowed.
Reviews(4)
Excellent little tour. Our guide, Suchat, was very friendly, extremely knowledgeable, nothing was too much trouble. Going earlier in the morning was a good way to avoid heavier traffic for part of the tour. The three temples were very beautiful and not too far apart.
Excellent little tour. Our guide, Suchat, was very knowledgable and extremely helpful. He went out of his way to explain and clarify everything. All three temples were worth a visit, especially to my family who are first timers in Thailand. Going early morning cut out a lot of the bad traffic and all three temples weren't too far apart.
Amin you’re a legend! Such a knowledgeable and friendly guide. We did 3 temples and barely broke a sweat! His depth of knowledge and evident passion for Thai history was truly impressive. Lucy and I came away bussing!
Dear James, thank you very much for trusting us and we are more than happy you enjoy the tour with great service. We will be sure to pass along the good comments. Looking forward having you with us again soon. Kind Regards, Pascal
<p>Nice one and it was really a good idea to start the tour early morning 7.30am max to avoid the horrible traffic of Bangkok</p>
