Bangkok, (the official name Krung Thep Maha Nakhon means The City of Angels), is the fourth capital of Thailand since the reign of  King Rama I in 1782. It is not only the center of government in Thailand but is also the heart of Thai culture and heritage. Bangkok has also retained its traditional charm. It offers an amazing variety of things to do and see. So, while you are in Bangkok and have a full or half day free, why not spend it visiting some of the wonderful sites Bangkok has to offer.

We can arrange any combination of the following tours:

The Royal Grand Palace

The Royal Grand Palace, which is famous for its impressive buildings is almost identical in every detail to that of the Royal Palace in the former capital of Ayutthaya. It was built as the traditional residence of kings chosen by the first monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. Wat Phra Kaeo is renowned as the most beautiful and most important Buddhist temple. It holds the revered Buddha image carved from a single block of fine jade. It is so richly and intricately decorated that, once entering the temple, visitors will feel as if they are in a real 'City of Angels'.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Vimanmek Teakwood Mansion

Vimanmek Mansion, the biggest golden teak wood building in the world was built in 1901 as the royal residence of King Rama V. It is a private museum where priceless treasures and a collection of King's memorabilia are on display. Next door, the Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall has been converted into a museum of Thai handicrafts under the patronage of H.M. the Queen.

Key Bangkok Temples

Wat Pra Chetuphon, commonly known as Wat Pho, founded in the 16th century, is the oldest and largest temple with the greatest number of pagodas (95 in all) in the city. Wat Pho was the first open university of Thailand which used to offer courses in several branches of knowledge including literature, archaeology, astrology and medicine. It is well know for its huge Reclining Buddha, 46m. long and 15m. high.

Wat Benchamabophit, the ornate Marble Temple is one of the most modern works of Thai religious architecture. Graceful and tranquil, it is famous for its main chapel built in white Cara Italian marble to house a replica of Thailand's most beautiful Buddha image, Phra Phutthachinarat.
 
 
 
 
 

This remarkable Thai style house was the work of an American, Jim Thompson, who served briefly in the Office of Strategic Service (forerunner of CIA) in Thailand during the World War II. After the war, he returned to Thailand and did much to revive the fortunes of the Thai silk industry. Thompson later disappeared mysteriously in the Malaysian jungles, but the house he built has been turned into a museum. The house has a unique collection of art objects displayed in a traditional Thai house setting