Bangkok - The Untold Story
Discover Bangkok from a different perspective, a story that is not normally spoken about, but should not be forgotten. Aside from the beautiful temples, fun aspects of "going local" with street food and taking riverboats, you'll learn about the bloody history of Thailand, especially Bangkok, when students fought against armed soldiers and police for democracy.
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(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Golden Mount (Wat Saket)
Meet your guide, followed by a short brief before taking to walking the streets to Saphan Hua Chang pier, board a boat on the infamous Klong Saen Saep canal. Disembark and head to the Golden Mount of Wat Saket, a pagoda situated on an artificial hill, created by King Rama III and completed in the reign of King Rama V. Today the pagoda still commands a panoramic view over old Bangkok.
Wat Ratchanatdaram Woravihara (Loha Prasat)
Visit the stunning Silver Pagoda, built during the reign of King Rama III, in 1846, for the princess granddaughter. The temple is best known for it's 37 metal spires, signifying the 37 virtues. The design almost appears Burmese, but in fact is a copy of old Buddhist design found in Sri Lanka.
Bamrung Muang FashionPass-by Only
Continue to Bamrung Muang, Bangkok's first shopping street. Today it caters to temple supplies where you will find monk robes, candles, incense sticks, books, and many golden statues of the Buddha.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Lunch
- Landing and facility fees
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Departure Point: BTS Skytrain Station - National Stadium (W1), next to MBK Shopping Mall, Exit 3
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• Dress code is smart casual