
EXOTIC TRAVEL ADVISORY
HALF DAY TEMPLES & CITY TOUR
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Tour Overview
Half Day Temples & City Tour
Begin your half-day adventure with a pick-up from your hotel and explore Bangkok, the vibrant capital of Thailand. Established as the capital in 1782 by King Rama I, Bangkok is a fascinating city where historic temples, royal landmarks, and modern urban life come together.
During this tour, you will visit three of Bangkok’s iconic temples: Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, and Wat Benchamabophit.
Wat Traimit – Temple of the Golden Buddha
Visit Wat Traimit, home to the magnificent Golden Buddha. This remarkable solid-gold statue stands approximately 3 meters tall and weighs more than five tons. The statue dates back to the Sukhothai period and is considered one of Bangkok’s most extraordinary cultural treasures.
Wat Pho – Temple of the Reclining Buddha
Continue to Wat Pho, one of Bangkok’s oldest and most important temples. The temple complex is famous for its impressive gold-plated Reclining Buddha, an enormous statue measuring approximately 46 meters in length and 15 meters in height.
Bangkok City Landmarks
Along the way, enjoy views of several important Bangkok landmarks, including Sanam Luang (Royal Field), Democracy Monument, Ratchadamnoen Avenue, and Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall.
Wat Benchamabophit – The Marble Temple
Conclude your temple journey at Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the Marble Temple. Renowned for its elegant architecture and beautiful use of Italian marble, it is regarded as one of Bangkok’s most distinctive and impressive temples.