Grand palace and Wat phra keaw at sunset bangkok

Merit Making: History and Culture in Bangkok

Overview
Dive deep into Bangkok’s living history and culture: soothing chants emanate from Wat Pho’s inner sanctum, monks purify prostrate believers at Wat Hua Lampong and religious awe takes centre stage the Grand Palace.
Tour Timings
08:00 - 14:00
Duration
Full Day
Meals Included
Lunch
Location
Bangkok

Itinerary

Depart the hotel at 8am to explore two of Bangkok’s most significant, and one of its lesser known, cultural sites.  The early start ensures the opportunity to witness Wat Pho’s monks gather for their morning chant – these mantras are used for both learning and demonstrating devotion to Buddhist teachings.  After, explore Wat Pho’s spiritual grounds, including the gilded 45-meter reclining Buddha.   

Next up is the Grand Palace, Thailand’s most famous site.  Do be prepared for crowds as tourists can clog the grounds during the day.  Our expert local guides will find quiet areas to relay the palace’s religious and royal significance.  The Grand Palace has been the seat of the Thai monarchy for more than two centuries, and houses a number of halls, temples and museums.  Within the grounds is the Emerald Buddha, Thailand’s most revered relic.   

After a busy morning, it’s time to sit down and relax with lunch at a local restaurant.   

Finish the day with a visit to Wat Hua Lampong, popular among locals, but rarely visited by tourists.  The temple offers a carnival-like atmosphere for making merit.  You can light candles and float them around a makeshift river, sign little bells, be blessed by a monk, and donate to the Coffin Temple.  The trip will end around 2pm. 

Important Information
Inclusions
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Transportation
  • Meals and Snacks as mentioned
  • Entrance Fees
  • Drinking Water
  • Exclusions
  • Tips for Guide and Driver
  • Personal Expenses
  • Beverages Not Mentioned
  • Services Not Mentioned
  • Additional Notes
  • Approx. 2 km of walking
  • Economic Distribution Disclosure

    Where does your money go?

    54.9% of the costs from this tour directly benefit the specific locality where the tour takes place.
    0% of the costs from this tour are distributed to the wider provincial area, outside of the specific locality of the tour.
    44.1% of the costs of this tour are distributed to costs occurring in the wider national area, outside of the same province.
    1% of the costs of this tour are distributed overseas.

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