Panorama of Bangkok – 9 Wonders of the Capital
Full-day tour City & Cultural Tour

9 Wonders of the Capital

An intensive tour of Bangkok’s most emblematic temples and historic highlights: the perfect introduction for a first visit to the city.

Small group English-speaking guide; other languages on request

Tour overview

“9 Wonders of the Capital” is a full-day tour combining Bangkok’s iconic temples, historic districts, local markets and a short cruise on the Chao Phraya River. The pace is intense but balanced, so you can capture the essence of the city in a single day.

Duration 1 zi (aprox. 10h)
Starting point Hotel pickup
Tour type Privat / Small group
Availability Daily (in season)

9 Wonders itinerary

Times are approximate and may vary slightly depending on traffic and local conditions.

07:30

Hotel pickup

Morning departure to avoid heavy traffic and large crowds at the temples.

Wonder 1

Wat Traimit – Golden Buddha

We visit the temple that houses the largest solid gold Buddha statue in the world (5.5 tons), a symbol of both spiritual and material wealth.

Wonder 2

Chinatown (Yaowarat)

Stroll through the lively streets of one of the largest Chinatowns in Southeast Asia: markets, street food, gold shops and spices.

Wonder 3

Wat Pho – Buddha Culcat

Discover the temple with its 46-metre-long reclining Buddha and a courtyard filled with stupas decorated in colourful ceramics.

Wonder 4

Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew (Emerald Buddha)

Vizită ghidată în complexul regal și în cel mai sacru templu al Thailandei, cu explicații despre simbolistică și protocol.

Wonder 5

Amulet Market

Short break at the famous amulet market, where locals and monks look for items believed to bring luck and protection.

Wonder 6

Lunch & cruise on the Chao Phraya

Lunch included, followed by a short boat ride to admire the city from the water and enjoy the river breeze.

Wonder 7

Wat Arun – Temple of Dawn

The iconic riverside temple decorated with porcelain, one of the most photographed places in Bangkok.

Wonder 8

Jim Thompson House

Vizită în complexul de case tradiționale din lemn de tec și grădină luxuriantă, cu povestea misterioasă a „omului mătăsii thailandeze”.

Wonder 9

Siam Square & modern center

Short stop in the area of malls and skyscrapers – a strong contrast between traditional and ultra-modern Bangkok.

~18:00

Transfer back to hotel

We end the day with a transfer back to your hotel and recommendations for your evening in Bangkok (night markets, rooftop bars, Thai massage).

Photo gallery

Wat Arun
Detail of the porcelain facade of the temple Wat Arun – Temple of Dawn.
Marele Palat din Bangkok
The golden pavilions of the Grand Palace – the symbolic heart of the Thai monarchy.
Buddha culcat de la Wat Pho
The reclining Buddha at Wat Pho – one of the most impressive representations of Buddha.

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