On the way to the holy relic
Dear guests, on this day tour you will see the following:
- Wat Intharawihan
- Wat Saket Golden Mount
- Ban Bat Community
- Sao Ching Cha or Giant Swing
- Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
Our licensed tour guide will either meet you, he will pick you up at your hotel or depending on your booking. Our concept is to take into account the private atmosphere of friends, partners and families on our tours.
Note:
We also offer tours for cruise guests, backpackers and those interested in group travel.
Embark on a journey to Bangkok! The sights are Thailand’s heritage, we invite you to enjoy the vibrant culture and tradition. Enjoy a selection of delicious local dishes, from traditional thai street food .
Wat Intharawihan
This tour is unique and one of a kind as we use the express boat and also walk short distances and take the tuk tuk. We reach the pier and through a small street, small flower shops line it. On the right you see isolated old townhouses, some of which are a hundred years old, and adventurously laid power lines. When you see the lines, you have to wonder that everything works here. We take a TukTuk directly to Wat Intharawihan. The oversized Buddha statue is unique in Bangkok and therefore one of our destinations. Antiques displayed in some cupboards enrich this temple. The urns with the ashes of the deceased are also displayed here in cupboards open to everyone.
Wat Saket Golden Mount
We leave the temple and walk a bit so that you get to know the normal environment at the temple and how the people live there. The thais, who prepare their goods fresh, sell them at the temple. And on we go by TukTuk, it saves our precious time and we head for Golden Mount. Arriving at a small bridge, we walk the short distance so that you can also observe the locals at their daily work. In the area of the golden Mount, also called Wat Saket, many woodworking companies have settled, which process the valuable teak wood. We climb the golden Mount and walk up the narrow path, which is beautifully overgrown with plants. The view from the upper viewing platform, where the sacred Buddha relic is also located, will impress you.
Ban Bat Community
Auf unseren weiteren Weg durch Tradition und Kultur erleben Sie nunmehr wie die Almosenbehältnisse genannt Bat in traditioneller Art und Weise hergestellt werden. Mit einfachem Handwerkszeug werden die Behälter durch die Gemeinschaft, genannt Ban Bat, nach Regeln und Wunsch der Mönche hergestellt und bearbeitet. Die Menschen, die in dieser Gemeinschaft leben, beherrschen noch diese alte Kunst, die aus Ayuttaya stammt. Nach dem Krieg gegen die Burmesen gingen diese nach Bangkok und siedelten sich hier an. Die Schüssel wird aus mehreren Teilen zusammengeschweißt und dann mit dem Hammer bearbeitet. Jedes Teil ist ein Einzelstück und der Klang der Behälter ist einmalig,
Sao Ching Cha or Giant Swing
was built in 1784 by order of King Phra Phutthayotfa Chulalok Rama I. The swing ceremony was traditionally considered a solar ceremony. The swing ceremony was traditionally considered a sun ceremony and was aligned to stand along the course of the sun, it was swung from east to west during the ceremony which was very dangerous. On the way of our tour it stands with its gigantic dimensions between Bangkokcity Hall and Wat Suthat. Dangerous competitions were held here, which were later banned because many accidents happened. The swing is made of six teak logs. The two large supporting beams have a circumference of 3.50 metres and are over 30 metres high. Four short beams serve to reinforce the supporting beams; these are about 20 metres high and have a circumference of 2.30
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
And we continue directly in the direction of China Town. Our destination is Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, a Buddhist Chinese temple from 1871 – 1872, also known as Dragon Lotus Temple. Since many Chinese live in China Town, it is always well visited by locals. The temple is also said to house the ashes of the founder of China Town. And we continue on our adventure trip, we visit a beautiful traditional market that is already waiting for you and that offers almost everything. All kinds of jewellery, clothing and much more are sold in great style, if you need a gift for your loved ones, this is the right place. After this interesting tour, our tour guide will take you back to the starting point of the tour.
Price: 90 € p.p.
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Implementation:
Daily
08:45 Arrival Sathorn Pier (Saphan Taksin)
09:00 Tour start
Hotel pick up by arrangement
Small group 2 – 8 persons
Duration: approx. 8 hours
Inclusive:
English speaking tour guide (other languages also possible)
Arrival/departure Sathorn Pier by public transport
Lunch with drinks (still water)
Entrance fees
Express boat
Tuk Tuk / Bus
all public transport
air-conditioned van on booking
Own cost:
Tip for our tour guide
Other personal costs
Special features:
The tour itinerary and the individual sightseeing objects may possibly differ due to weather or traffic conditions, large-scale closures, lighting shutdowns at the buildings, airline departure times or closures of the sights.
The decision then rests with the tour guide responsible in consultation with the person who has contractually booked the tour.
If the tour continues in a different way, with other sights, the tour is considered to have been carried out.
Please note that clothing must be appropriate for visits to temples. Skirts must fully cover the knees, trousers must be ankle length and shoes must be closed (no flip – flops).
Before entering the ordination hall or Viharn Noi, please remove your shoes and enter barefoot. We recommend that you wear socks for hygienic reasons.
Please do not sit on Buddha or Chinese statues for photo opportunities.
Please observe the rules of the temple, especially the Buddhist faith. Women are not allowed to touch monks, so keep a respectful distance.
Greet The Thais with a friendly wai and they will get a smile back.