Travel by boat along the Chao Phraya River and admire the architectural wonders of Bangkok. From crumbling ancient pagodas and traditional wooden shop houses to beaming skyscrapers, learn about the history of Thailand’s capital through its eclectic buildings.

Programme Details

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Be picked up at either 08:00 or 13:00 hr. Travel through the city streets to the banks of the Chao Phraya River for the start of this insightful architectural tour. Board a private wooden barge, richly decorated with cushions and flowers. Slowly cruise along the river towards Chee Chin Khor temple. Although not very old, this pagoda is Bangkok’s best example of traditional Chinese pagoda design. Admire its eight-story high structure and the eclectic images of Buddha and learn how Chinese and Thai Buddhism have converged in modern day Bangkok.

Continue by boat to Wat Prayun Wongsawat for a study of classic Thai architecture. See the typical structures of a Thai pagoda including an ordination hall, assembly hall, meditation hall and library. Notice the 80-metre-high chedi at the centre, surrounded by 18 smaller towers, creating a remarkable visual effect. 

Next up is Turtle Mountain, also known as Wat Prayoon. This site highlights Thailand’s deep-rooted spiritual beliefs. Examine the spirit houses, small shrines that the locals believe house spirits of the deceased. Then continue to Wat Arun, an iconic riverside monument. Admire Wat Arun from afar, and see how it represents Mount Meru, the spiritual centre of Buddhist cosmology. After years of hiding behind scaffolding, the incredible ceramic inlays on the chedis are now visible for everyone to see again.

Travel onto Bangkok Noi canal, a residential section of the waterways, filled with shop houses and local temples. Learn how this area was once a major trading route lined with impressive homes of aristocrats. On the way back to town, make one last stop at Royal Barge Museum to witness the beautiful barges used by the King on state occasions.

Notes:

- Maximum 8 Guests
- Children between 2 and 11 years at the time of travel will receive a 15% discount

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