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3 days in Bangkok: A walking tour isn’t what you think!

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Want to discover all there is to do in Bangkok? Click here for a full list. This tour is well worth the money. We had been booked on a group tour but when our tour guide, named X arrived, we were the only people and ended up on a private tour. We had thought about navigating around Bangkok ourselves but it was well worth booking this tour as a more convenient way to see all the sights in one go, without any hassle.

X collected us from our hotel on time and we were also returned to our hotel.

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We were only in Bangkok for 2 nights and so it was important to us to see as much as possible. X was an excellent guide- very informative and he couldn't do enough to make sure we were ok. He even provided us with an umbrella when we were standing in the sun too long. The temples themselves are quite busy, but not overcrowded. Make sure you dress appropriately as they are quite strict- you have to cover up when inside the temple grounds and not just the temples themselves.

Olive Town Bang Makok only slowly grew as did a the community of working class Chinese immigrants on the Eastside of the River. The General had just become King, called his new capitol Thornburi, and built his new capital right next to Wat Arun. As he started his new capital called Rattanakosin, Rama had to convince the Chinese settlers in the area to move a couple miles South to the current Chinatown.

Everything went pretty smooth and it laid the ground work for what became the city of Bangkok or Island City. To this day the Chakris are still the Royal Family figureheads although there is now elected President actually running the country. Temple of the Dawn Wat Arun: At that time the Chao Phraya River, which was later straightened in the s, did a huge horseshoe bend around both the Temple and a series of large olive fields.

Almost years later the Siamese capital city of Ayutthaya fell to Burmese forces in and was largely left in ruins. General Taksin led the Siamese forces to kick the Burmese out and quickly became the new King after his victory. King Taksin revered the Hindu temple so much that he kept the famed Emerald Buddha Statue here from until his death 4 years later. The new king, once again moved the capital, this time just across the river to Rattanakosin. During this time the main Prang tower was further built up, capped by a seven-pronged Trident of Shiva, decorated with colorful Chinese porcelain pieces, and supported by rows of detailed statues.

While the main tower is extremely impressive, we also like the four smaller towers on the corners dedicated to the Phra Phai, Hindu God of Wind , as protection for the Temple. The white guardian is Sahassateja, the green one is Tasakanth, and both guard against evil spirits. The views from the top are very rewarding.

The best views of the Temple itself come from the river at dawn as the porcelain shines in the sun or from dusk on as a combo of a sunset back drop and accent lighting make Wat Arun look amazing.

Ferries leave from Tha Tien every minutes from 6ampm and cost only 3 Baht. Street Side Amulet Market: While the official amulet market sits a little further North, and later on the tour, this streetside market gives you a little taste of what is to come. The amulets being sold are mainly meant either for a wide range of good luck or to ward of evil depending on what one you buy.

The Grand Palace is open pretty much days a year every year. The Grand Palace Complex: In an effort to bring good luck to Siam, the new Royal complex was laid out exactly like the ancient Northern capital of Ayutthaya had once been. The 2,, square foot Grand Palace has stood the test of time, largely in part to it serving as a city within a city.

Over the generations, each new Chakri King built their own Throne Hall and the complex continued to grow with more impressive buildings.

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Visiting The Grand Palace: Enter the Grand Palace at the large gate on the North side of the complex and work through the courtyard to the ticket booth. After buying your ticket, the best plan is to 1st visit Wat Phra Kaew listed below and then continue to the center of the Grand Palace. Our favorite set of buildings are the Phra Thinang Chakri Maha Prasat group which were completed in The main building of this set is a great blend of Thai and European architecture plus some of the coolest trees on the planet.

The trees are manicured in a way that the branches form dense round balls of greenery which are very Doctor Seuss-like. Also make sure to stop by the Royal Guard standing motionlessly on watch by the front steps. Go to the main entrance and look for yourself, it is extremely rare for the complex to be closed for a special royal ceremony. No shorts or tank tops, must have legs and shoulders covered not matter how hot it is as it is an active temple. You can rent Thai pajama pants and cover up shirts very cheaply near the gate if needed.

Wat Phra Kaew Temple: The biggest highlight of the Grand Palace complex is by far a stop at the large temple called Wat Phra Kaew. This statue is the Patron of Medicine and many locals with sick relatives make offerings here for good health. Join the locals by making by making an offering of incense and by touching a dampened Lotus flower to the top of your head for good luck.

It is hard to not be constantly drawn to the Chedi as you walk around the Temple grounds. The library has mother of pearl doors, statues of Chakri kings, plus snakes guardians nagas with both human and dragon heads. The last tower on the Upper Terrace is the orange and green Royal Pantheon which is only open to the public one day in October each year to celebrate the forming of the Chakri dynasty. Near the Pantheon are a couple small golden pyramids circled by brightly colored guardians. These playful pyramids are one of our favorite places for photos in Bangkok.

On the far North side of the Temple past the Upper Terrace are another collection of 3 buildings making up the Upper Terrace. The best hidden feature of Wat Phra Kaew are the mural panels lining the inside of the wall enclosing the temple. These panels wrap clockwise stating at the North gate and around depict the complete story of the Ramakien.

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Notice the colorful demons fighting in the battle scenes, these are the same protective figures portrayed in the giant demon statues around this and many of the other temples around Bangkok. This jade statue was said to have been carved in India in 43BC before being hid in a Sri Lankan cave for protection years later. This lasted until when the Emerald Buddha was moved to Laos to avoid Burmese invasions that ended up overtaking the city 4 years later. The 2 foot-tall dark green statue Buddha is actually made out of solid jade and not from emerald at all.

This clothing change ceremony is done by the King of Thailand who is the only one allowed to get all the way up to the statue. Covering the interiors walls of the building are murals depicting the life of the Buddha, his steps to enlightenment, and the Buddhist cosmology of the Worlds of Desire, Being, and Illusion; they start on the left with the birth of Buddha in Nepal.

Photos are not allowed inside, but you can get photos with a zoom lens near the entrance. The golden doors and guardians around the building are also well worth your time before moving on. The Chao Phraya River may be dirty, congested, and noisy, but it is the best way to experience the Bangkok. These long, low profile boats called Ruea Hang Yao in Thai are able to carry a ton of people or goods at high speeds even in swallow water.

There will be splashes here and there from the waves so to stay the driest sit toward the front of the boat or hold up the plastic protector on the side. If you are wondering why most of the boats are wrapped in colorful ribbons and decorated with fresh flowers it is not just for looks, but for good luck and safe travels.

Hiring a Long Tail Boat: If you know where you want to go, especially on a map, it will help a ton with negotiating. A good deal is going to cost between Baht an hour and you will typically pay at the end of the trip. Most of the houses are very working class and without land, so be prepared to see children on the porches and parents doing laundry in the river.

Many tourists who travel the canals end up being invited to meet local canal dwellers and are offered to buy goods from them. A lot of the goods are junk, but there is something romantic about buying hand-made crafts from locals, even if they are a little junky.

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Sometimes the most amazing part about the ride through the canals if getting off of you feet for a little while after a lot of walking. Taling Chan Floating Market: If you driver suggested going out to the floating market first know that it is a full 3 miles from the Choa Phraya River. It is open on the weekends from 8am-5pm. Surprisingly the foot long boat is carved from a single piece of teakwood!

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