Free at leisure until the transfer to Phuket International Airport for your onward flight to Bangkok. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative at Gate 3. Then, you will see our driver and be transferred to your hotel downtown. Please look for the Viland Travel welcome sign in the arrivals hall.
You head into the Chinatown neighborhood to make your first temple stop of the day at Wat Traimit, often called the Temple of the Golden Buddha, where you see the largest solid gold Buddha image in the world, a 5.5-ton sculpture whose origins have been lost to history. From Wat Traimit, continue to the nearby Wat Pho, known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Walk along the 151-foot (46-meter) long Buddha image, which is the longest in Bangkok, and light an incense stick by the Buddha’s inlaid, mother-of-pearl feet.
Head to the banks of the Chao Phraya River to see the Grand Palace, whose elegant stepped roofs are considered the height of classical Thai architecture. You’ll follow in the Chakri Kings’ footsteps as you tour the sprawling site; Still a working palace, most of the interior is closed to the public, but the manicured grounds and palace temple are fascinating to explore.
In the early evening, head to the Chinatown area for a chance to become a Thai food insider. Walking along the street, you will see many Chinese-style shops. Everything, from clothes to food, has both antique and modern appearances. Stopping at a jewelry store, you will encounter many items commonly seen in Chinese martial arts movies. For food lovers, visiting Bangkok’s Chinatown at night is a memorable food tour. From 7 pm, Chinatown was bustling with colorful lights; food stalls with delicious Chinese dishes such as wonton noodles, dumplings, fried shrimp with cashew nuts, and candied gourds. Stop to visit a restaurant with a tasty Peking Duck dish. It is a very interesting experience, for sure.
Stay overnight in Bangkok.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Bangkok China town by night