Bangkok: Grand Palace & Wat Pho Half-Day Private Tour

Bangkok: Grand Palace & Wat Pho Half-Day Private Tour

Name: Bangkok: Grand Palace & Wat Pho Half-Day Private Tour
Address: Thailand

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Explore the must-see attractions of Bangkok, see the Emerald Buddha at the Grand Palace, and gaze at the giant golden Buddha statue at Wat Pho on this private tour.

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Highlights

Gaze at the stunning 151-foot-long Reclining Buddha in Wat Pho
Discover the must-see sights of Bangkok with your own private guide
Explore the Grand Palace and see its gold detailed rooftops
Learn about the temples rich history and the importance of the palace
Visit the royal Temple of the Emerald Buddha inside the Grand Palace

Description

Discover the Grand Palace, the official residence of the Kings of Thailand, and the home to the Emerald Buddha. See the Wat Pho and its reclining buddha statue on this private tour. Admire intricate wall paintings of the Ramayana saga and relish the gold-covered architecture at the Grand Palace. Hear about how the palace is still used for official events such as the coronation. See how religion and the royal family are central to Thailand's identity. Next, visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho. Gaze at the impressive 151-foot-long and 50-meter-tall Buddha decorated with mother-of-pearl and carved with holy signs. Read the 1,360 marble inscriptions about medical, historical, and liberal sciences that line the temple. Hear interesting facts from your guide and learn how the temple is the birthplace of traditional Thai massage which is still taught and practiced at the temple today. On your way back, pass by the Tha Thien Market, a cultural food market that sells dried, salted seafood and wholesale products.