Bangkok: Royal Monasteries Hidden Gems & Sunset Walking Tour

Bangkok, Thailand
Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Learn about King Rama IV attempt to reform the Thai writing system

See rare mother of pearl inlaid window panels crafted in Nagasaki style

Hear the haunting legend of the Preta of Wat Suthat and its moral teachings

You will witness Wat Arun from a breathtaking angle

What's included

  • English-speaking guide

What to expect

  1. Wat Suthat
    1h · Admission ticket included
    At Wat Suthat you will discover “Ariyaka Script” King Rama IV’s ambitious attempt to reform the Thai writing system and make it easier to use.

    You will see rare mother-of-pearl inlaid window panels crafted in the Nagasaki artisan style—an art form that has largely disappeared even in Japan, after much of Nagasaki was destroyed by the atomic bomb.

    You will learn the haunting legend of the Preta of Wat Suthat, and uncover the hidden moral teachings concealed within the tale.
  2. Sao Chingcha
    30m
    You will hear the story behind Sao Chingcha and the Triyampawai Ceremony, explained from a perspective rarely found in mainstream history.
  3. Wat Ratchabophit
    1h
    At Wat Ratchabophit you will explore the family history of King Rama V, his different royal lineages, and the heartbreaking tragedy of the Sunken Queen, one of the most sorrowful events in Thai royal history.
  4. Wat Pho Pier
    30m
    You will witness Wat Arun from a breathtaking angle—giving you the chance to capture the Temple of Dawn at its most beautiful.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point: Gate N1, The Old Siam Shopping Plaza

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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