Starting at River City Shopping Mall, visit some of the oldest areas and buildings in Bangkok as you walk through the Talad Noi and Chinatown areas.
Dating back centuries, visit or pass by places like the Holy Rosary Church, the building that houses the first bank opened in Thailand, homes built long ago with fascinating stories to them, etc. The tour will take you along alleyways where the old walls have been adorned by skilled graffiti artists. Also part of this day will be Chinese shrines (The Tiger Shrine), temples (Wat Ratchabophit, Wat Suthat, Wat Ratchanadaram), the Loha Prasat monastery and a long-tailed speedboat ride along a klong (canal) into the city's centre.
Along the way, there will be several stops made to enjoy various Thai delicacies at tiny hidden gems that most visitors to Bangkok are not aware of. A real treat!
A small lunch of Dim Sum at Lhong Tou Cafe OR a noodle/rice dish at Sae Poon Shop near the famous Khao San Road will be a delicious relief too.
Duration
The tour starts at
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Shopping Mall beside Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel being starting point for tour
Shopping Mall beside Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel being starting point for tour
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Catholic church in Gothic Revival style architecture. One of Bangkok's biggest and oldest dates back to 1767.
Catholic church in Gothic Revival style architecture. One of Bangkok's biggest and oldest dates back to 1767.
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Skilfully decorated walls along alley way by Graffiti artists.
Skilfully decorated walls along alley way by Graffiti artists.
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This is the oldest district in Bangkok since Chinese merchants moved to this area in the early 1780s when the city was founded.
This is the oldest district in Bangkok since Chinese merchants moved to this area in the early 1780s when the city was founded.
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Uniquely designed and decorated complex, of which at the centre is a tall golden chedi covered with orange-coloured tiles and a golden ball at the very top. The interior is decorated with mother-of-pe...
Uniquely designed and decorated complex, of which at the centre is a tall golden chedi covered with orange-coloured tiles and a golden ball at the very top. The interior is decorated with mother-of-pearl, fine Benjarong painted tiles, grand Erawan heads and more. Home to the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand.
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Small Tao shrine.
Small Tao shrine.
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Built in the early 19th century to house the large 25-foot-tall Phra Sri Sakyamuni Buddha statue, this temple features the huge red frame of a giant swing once used in annual ceremonies to celebrate a...
Built in the early 19th century to house the large 25-foot-tall Phra Sri Sakyamuni Buddha statue, this temple features the huge red frame of a giant swing once used in annual ceremonies to celebrate and thank Shiva.
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The Loha Prasat is an amazing building with an iron roof made of 37 spires signifying the 37 enlightenment virtues of Buddhism.
The Loha Prasat is an amazing building with an iron roof made of 37 spires signifying the 37 enlightenment virtues of Buddhism.
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These are the many small waterways or canals that snake through the city of Bangkok. On this tour, specifically running from Phanfa Lilat Pier to Saphan Hua Chang Pier.
These are the many small waterways or canals that snake through the city of Bangkok. On this tour, specifically running from Phanfa Lilat Pier to Saphan Hua Chang Pier.
Knowledgable, English speaking Tour Guide
Drinking water and cold towel
Dim Sum at Lhong Tou Café or Noodle or Rice at Sae Poon shop
Finger Food
Tuk Tuk from China Town to Tiger Shrine
Entrance Fees
Ticket for long-tail speedboat ride
Gratuities (optional)
Transportation from/to your hotel
Any personal expenses, beverages, etc
