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Ancient City
Departure time 8:45 am
Visit the famous outdoor museum, 3 km. East of Bangkok, where 65 of the most important historical monuments in Thailand have been reconstructed, some full size, others at one-third of the original. |
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Departure time 6:45 am
Damnern Saduak is believed to be one of a well-known and an attractive travelling sites. Historically, Damnoen Saduak was actually the name of the canal dug in the reign of King Rama IV by the military men and the people of Rajburi, Samutsakorn and Samutsongkram Province directed by Phayasrisuriyawong, the minister of Defence. In those days without rivers and canals, transportation was almost motionless; King Rama IV with his great concern over the country's future economic growth, he finally had the canal dug to connect the Ta Chine River in Samutsakorn Province and Maklong River in Samutsongkram Province together.
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Floating Market in Bangkok
Departure time 6:45 am
These are very important commercial centers for those living on the banks of the many canals and away from road. Every day, small boats laden with all kinds of tropical fruits and vegetables and other produce from the orchards or nearby communities assemble for business. There are four major floating markets around Bangkok.
| • | Damnoen Saduak Floating Market |
| • | Taling Chan Floating Market |
| • | Bang Khu Wiang Floating Market |
| • | Tha Kha Floating Market |
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Temple & City Tours
Departure time 8:45 am & 13.10 pm
A city tour with visits to the most interesting temples: Marble Temple, WAT PHO and GOLDEN BUDDHA TEMPLE |
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Royal Grand Palace & Emeral Buddha
Departure time 8:45 am & 13.10 pm
When King Rama I ascended the throne in 1782, he decided to move the capital city from the area on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, where the former Thonburi Palace was located, to the Eastern side of the river. The construction work lasted for three years. The Grand Palace was built then, with a temple or Royal Chapel located within the compound of the palace.
The Emerald Buddha sits high up on an altar of gold designed to represent the traditional aerial chariot (Busabok, Sk. Pushpaka) attributed to Hindu gods on the murals of this country. The effigy was first discovered in Chiang Rai in 1464, brought down to Lampang where it remained till King Tilok of Lannathai brought it to Chiang Mai, his capital, where it was fitly enshrined.
Later on, there occurred a vacancy in the Lannathai line of succesion and King Chaichetta of Luang Prabang, whose mother was a Chiang Mai Princess, was invited to fill it. He however returned to his nativeland in Luang Prabang after a comparatively short rule here, taking the palladium with him back to his capital. Then King Chaichetta moved his capital to a newly built town of Viang Chan taking the Emerald Buddha again with him.
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Rose Garden Tours
Departure time 12:40 pm
The Thai Village and Cultural Learning Center at the Rose Garden is set in 70 acres of lush tropical gardens adjacent to the scenic Ta Chine River. These feature everything about the Thai rich and well-preserved rural way of life from the olden days. The Thai culture, the time-honoured customs and traditions, as well as their natural festive sense are well depicted by means of real life actions and live colorful presentations set in a conventional Thai environment and ambiance. |
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Crocodile Farm & Elephant Shows
Departure time 12:40 pm
Located in Samut Prakan province 30 km from Bangkok. It is claimed to be the world's largest crocodile farm. Besides crocodiles of all ages, it also raises elephants, tiger, chimpanzees and other animals.
This is the world's largest crocodile farm with over 60,000 crocodiles. It also boasts the largest crocodile in captivity. Named Yai, it is 6 metres (19 ft 8 in) long and weighs 114.27 kg (2465 lb). There are daily shows such as Crocodile Wrestling Show and Elephant Show. There are also many other animals in the zoo. |
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Sunset Cruise
Departure time 13:30 pm
Cruise along the Chao Phraya river by sunset in the romantic atmosphere to witness one of the world’s most exotic ports of call, passing the grand palace and the temple of dawn, one of the most striking sights in the kingdom and a prominent Landmark of Bangkok as a quieter upscale while the southern part is the hustling bustling lively section. Both side of the street are lined with shops, department stores restaurants, bars and nightclubs. |
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