Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangklaram – Wat Traimit Witthayaram – Yaowarat
If you are looking for a Bangkok tour that is full of culture, faith and delicious food, we recommend a 1-day tour route, starting from Wat Pho (Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram) to Wat Traimit Witthayaram Worawihan and ending at Yaowarat, the famous food district of Bangkok.
1. Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangklaram (Wat Pho)
Start your morning trip at Wat Pho, a royal temple of the city and home to a large reclining Buddha measuring 46 meters long. The temple is also famous as the “birthplace of Thai massage”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can visit the beautiful Four Reigns pagodas with a mix of Thai and Chinese art, and pay homage to the Buddha statues for good luck.
Highlights
- Reclining Buddha: The largest Buddha statue in Bangkok
- Four Reigns Chedi: Outstanding Thai Architecture
- Thai Massage: You can try the famous massage service at the massage center in the temple.
2. Wat Traimit Witthayaram Worawihan
From Wat Pho, take a taxi or tuk-tuk to Wat Traimit, located near Hua Lamphong Railway Station. The temple is famous for the Phra Phuttha Maha Suwanna Patimakorn , or the largest pure gold Buddha statue in the world, weighing over 5.5 tons. Wat Traimit also has a museum that tells the story of Bangkok’s Chinese community, perfect for those interested in Thai-Chinese history and culture.
Highlights
- Phra Phuttha Maha Suwanna Patimakorn: The golden Buddha statue that is a world heritage site
- Yaowarat Chinese Museum: Learn the history of the Chinese people in Thailand.
3. Yaowarat: a famous food district
End your trip with a stroll through Yaowarat, a hub for delicious and diverse food, from street food like roasted chestnuts and famous oyster omelettes to unmissable duck noodle and dim sum shops. Don’t forget to try the desserts like ginger-flavored bua loy and kaya toast from a famous shop with a long queue.
Highlights
- Jay Fai Restaurant: Michelin-starred street food restaurant
- Yaowarat Toast: gooey and sweet filling
- Original recipe bubble milk tea and mooncakes
Tips
- The evening is when Yaowarat is at its liveliest, and the lights from the shop signs create an impressive atmosphere.
- It is recommended to walk to experience the liveliness and easily access small shops.
| VIP van 8-10 seats | Price/person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $220 |
| 2 persons (each person) | $159 |
| 3 people (per person) | $144 |
| Children 2-9 years old (per person) | $102 |
Tour Wat Pho, experience Chinese culture and taste Yaowarat.
A Bangkok tour that is full of culture, faith and delicious food. We recommend a 1-day tour route, starting from Wat Pho (Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram) to Wat Traimit Witthayaram Worawihan and ending at Yaowarat , the famous food district of Bangkok.
Information and activities of the trip
- Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangklaram (Wat Pho): An important temple that is a center of Thai art, including a large reclining Buddha, four-reign pagodas, and traditional massage.
- Wat Traimit Witthayaram Worawihan: See the Phra Phuttha Maha Suwanna Patimakorn, the world's largest golden Buddha statue, and learn about the history of Yaowarat through the temple's exhibitions.
- Yaowarat: Famous food district, Jay Fai: Michelin-starred street food restaurant, Yaowarat toast: oozing, sweet filling, bubble milk tea and traditional Chinese pastries
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