Historic Neighbourhoods of Talad Noi and Chinatown on Foot

from $86

Duration

6 hours

Type

Guided

Difficulty

Moderate

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Starting at River City Shopping Mall, visit some of the oldest areas and buildings in Bangkok as you walk through the Talad Noi and Chinatown areas.
Dating back centuries, visit or pass by places like the Holy Rosary Church, the building that houses the first bank opened in Thailand, homes built long ago with fascinating stories to them, etc. The tour will take you along alleyways where the old walls have been adorned by skilled graffiti artists. Also part of this day will be Chinese shrines (The Tiger Shrine), temples (Wat Ratchabophit, Wat Suthat, Wat Ratchanadaram), the Loha Prasat monastery and a long-tailed speedboat ride along a klong (canal) into the city's centre.
Along the way, there will be several stops made to enjoy various Thai delicacies at tiny hidden gems that most visitors to Bangkok are not aware of. A real treat!
A small lunch of Dim Sum at Lhong Tou Cafe OR a noodle/rice dish at Sae Poon Shop near the famous Khao San Road will be a delicious relief too.

Inclusions

Knowledgable, English speaking Tour Guide
Drinking water and cold towel
Dim Sum at Lhong Tou Café or Noodle or Rice at Sae Poon shop
Finger Food
Tuk Tuk from China Town to Tiger Shrine
Entrance Fees
Ticket for long-tail speedboat ride

Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)
Transportation from/to your hotel
Any personal expenses, beverages, etc

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Stage 1

Shopping Mall beside Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel being starting point for tour

Stage 2

Catholic church in Gothic Revival style architecture. One of Bangkok's biggest and oldest dates back to 1767.

Stage 3

Skilfully decorated walls along alley way by Graffiti artists.

Stage 4

This is the oldest district in Bangkok since Chinese merchants moved to this area in the early 1780s when the city was founded.

Stage 5

Uniquely designed and decorated complex, of which at the centre is a tall golden chedi covered with orange-coloured tiles and a golden ball at the very top. The interior is decorated with mother-of-pearl, fine Benjarong painted tiles, grand Erawan heads and more. Home to the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand.

Stage 6

Small Tao shrine.

Stage 7

Built in the early 19th century to house the large 25-foot-tall Phra Sri Sakyamuni Buddha statue, this temple features the huge red frame of a giant swing once used in annual ceremonies to celebrate and thank Shiva.

Stage 8

The Loha Prasat is an amazing building with an iron roof made of 37 spires signifying the 37 enlightenment virtues of Buddhism.

Stage 9

These are the many small waterways or canals that snake through the city of Bangkok. On this tour, specifically running from Phanfa Lilat Pier to Saphan Hua Chang Pier.

Meeting / Pickup

Meet on location: This experience has no pick-up service, customers have to make their way to our meeting point.

Know Before You Go

Public transportation nearby

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Shared tour. At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day. (Alternative date or refund will be offered should this occur)
Maximum 9 people. Tour has been specifically designed to provide a more personalised service as maximum number of people in booking is 9
Approximate distance is 8kms of walking plus the tuk-tuk ride and the long-tail speedboat ride. This is not an arduous walk, but a moderate level of fitness is required
Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Not recommended for children 7 years and younger due to the distance walked
The guide can arrange a tuk-tuk (at customer’s expense) should the customer not wish to continue walking the route
Tour operates daily
Should your travel plans change after booking, do not worry. I Asia Thailand will do all possible to change your booking to fit with your new travel arrangements free of charge.
I Asia Thailand will contact you immediately after your booking to reconfirm your booking. Please ensure that you have entered the correct contact details upon booking. If you have not been contacted by I Asia Thailand, please call us at +[ ] (hours of operation are from 08.00am to 18.00pm Monday to Friday and 09.00am to 17.00pm Saturday and Sunday) or email to guest@iasiathailand.com At location, please present your confirmation/voucher or photo ID in exchange for your activity.