Best of Bangkok
Throw yourself into Bangkok, one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities, to get the best out of this vibrant city
Few cities are as vibrant or exhilarating as Bangkok. Thailand’s capital is hot and energetic, with a constant sense of energy. Tuk tuks weave between traffic below modern skyscrapers that loom over ancient temples and elegant wats. So much more than the sum of its parts or its reputation, Bangkok confounds expectations at every turn, with its warm welcome, fabulous street food and excellent shopping and cultural delights, it’s truly one of Asia’s most interesting and cosmopolitan cities
Day 1:Flight to Bangkok
On arrival, transfer to your Bangkok hotel and spend the afternoon at your leisure.
Day 2: Bangkok
Join a morning excursion to the Damnoen Saduak floating market, followed by an afternoon at leisure to explore or shop. In the evening board the Manohora rice barge for dinner along the Chao Phraya River.
Day 3: Bangkok
Enjoy a private guided morning tour of the Grand Palace and temples, followed by an afternoon visit to Jim Thompson’s House & Vimanmek Palace. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Kaeo, is the most famous building within the Grand Palace complex that was built in 1782 when King Rama I moved his capital from Thonburi on the western bank of the Chao Phraya River to Bangkok on the east. Glinting in sunlight, the coloured-glass mosaics on the walls of the wat ensure that the first view of the exterior is a striking one, and the interior is just as impressive, with the revered green jade Buddha believed to date from 1434. Other parts of the palace are magnificent too, with golden stupas, a model of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat from the reign of King Mongkut, gilded thrones and bronze singas (lions) among the intricate details. Although the present king, Rama IX now lives at the Chitralada Palace, the Grand Palace is still used for state occasions.
Day 4: Bangkok - onward flight
Transfer to the international airport for your onward flight.
If you’ve more time...
Why not extend your stay for a few extra days and join one of the suggested full day tours or short cruises mentioned in our Asia brochure. Alternatively, you might like to combine the buzz of the city with the calm of the sea by catching a short flight to one of Thailand’s many beautiful islands for a few days on the beach.
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To book this travel offer, call one of our tailor-made travel experts now, quoting reference WEX102449.
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