Bangkok Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tours
What would be better than getting to know Bangkok on a Double Decker Elephant Hop-On Hop Off Bus Tour? With the option of indoor or open-air seating, our Hop-On Hop-Off Bangkok sightseeing bus tour is a great way to start your trip in the city of angels. Stay…
China Town and Wat Mangkon Kamalawat (Wat Leng Noei Yi)
Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, previously known as Wat Leng Noei Yi, is the largest and most important Chinese Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand. It hosts celebrations of a number of year-round events, including Chinese New Year, and the annual Chinese vegetarian festival. You can get there…
Giant Swing, Wat Suthat Thep Wararam and Devasathan Shrine
The Giant Swing was constructed in 1784 in front of the Devasathan shrine by King Rama I. During the reign of Rama II the swing ceremony was discontinued as the swing had become structurally damaged by lightning. In 1920 it was renovated and moved to its current location in order…
Wat Arun Ratchawararam (Temple of Dawn)
Wat Arun Ratchawararam (Temple of Dawn), has over 300 years of history. This ancient temple had existed since the period of Ayutthaya Kingdom (or the 17th century). Its original name was “Wat Makok”. It is said that King Taksin the Great intended to establish a…
Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market), Blooming Gorgeous
Pak Klong Talad was the biggest wholesale flower market in Thailand open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Those visitors who may be looking for a truly fragrant, multicolored, and even romantic side of Bangkok should plan a trip to the city’s renowned…
The Grand Palace, a must-visit place in Bangkok
The Grand Palace complex was established in 1782 and it consists of not only royal and throne halls, but also a number of government offices as well as the renowned Temple of the Emerald Buddha. It covers an area of 218,000 square metres and is…
Bangkok’s city pillar shrine
Lak mueang are city pillars found in most cities of Thailand. Usually housed in a shrine which is also believed to house Chao Pho Lak Mueang, the city spirit deity. It was constructed because the continuation of ancient traditions and Brahman’s customs believed that it has something to…
Tiger God Shrine, one of the most respected Chinese shrines in Bangkok
San Chao Pho Suea Phra Nakhon or San Chao Pho Suea Sao Chingcha usually shortened to San Chao Pho Suea commonly known in English as Tiger God Shrine is a Chinese joss house located at Tanao Road, San Chaopho Suea Sub-District, Phra Nakhon District in the old town Bangkok (Rattanakosin Island) near Sao Chingcha (Giant Swing)…
Wat Phrachetuphon (Wat Pho), temple of Reclining Buddha
Wat Phrachetuphon Wimonmangkhalaram is the first class royal monastery of Ratchaworamahawiharn, was originally an old temple from Ayuthaya period named Wat Photaram. But people always call it “Wat Pho”. On the marble slabs around the temple, you can see scattering intellectuals and texts that…
“Khlong Bang Luang” historical community along the canal
“Khlong Bang Luang” is the heritage community since Ayuthaya was capital city. It is located along Bang Luang canal or another name is Bangkok Yai canal. This canal used to be old Chao Phraya river. But the king in the past made the new…