General information
| Destination | Category |
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| Bangkok, Thailand | Sightseeing Tours |
Program details
Do you want to make your time in Bangkok special? Now you can do it with this pack. Live an interactive experience in Madame Tussauds Bangkok and uncover the royal and spiritual riches of Bangkok with a cultural half-day guided tour taking in the architectural masterpiece that is the Grand Palace of the kings of Siam and the wonderful Wat Pho and Wat Traimit temples.
Half Day Royal Grand Palace And Bangkok Temples
The Grand Palace is the historic royal mini-city located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. It comprises dozens of buildings, courtyards, halls, temples, pagodas, garden and even a miniature mountain. The palace was the residence of the kings of Siam from 1782 to 1925 and among the attractions are the Funeral and Coronation halls while another big draw is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, where a 45cm statue of the Gautama Buddha was carved from one piece of solid translucent jade.
Adjacent to the Grand Palace is the city’s oldest temple, Wat Pho, which is famed for the Reclining Buddha. This 43 metre-long figure is covered in gold leaf and reaches up to 15 metres at its highest point. There are also more than 1,000 images of the Lord Buddha as well as a sacred tree.
Conclude the tour at the Wat Traimit temple, which is home to a 5.5-tonne solid gold Buddha with an intriguing tale to tell. The Golden Buddha is believed to be about seven centuries old and at some point it was covered in plaster to hide its true value. Over time, this was forgotten and it was only when it fell in 1954 that its true composition was discovered.
Madame Tussauds Bangkok
State-of-the-art technology and visual art collide at Madame Tussauds Bangkok for a fully interactive visitor experience like no other. Unbelievably life-like figures set against dramatic, dynamic backdrop bring your favourite faces and characters to life. You'll be convinced you are walking among the stars, with a host of fun ways to interact with them.
Stroll the famous red carpet and mingle with Hollywood elite. Pose for the paparazzi alongside Brangelia, George Clooney, Will Smith or Nicole Kidman. Introduce yourself to local celebrity Ann Thongprasom. Strike a pose next to Jackie Chan or take a penalty shoot with Steven Gerrard.
If you've ever spent hours in front of the mirror, crooning into a hairbrush, your time has come! Make the transition from bedroom songbird to centre-stage diva as you step into the spotlight next to your favourite musical star. Get glamorous with Beyonce, hang out with Madonna, and be part of the story of Michael Jackson's Billy Jean.
Ask our world leaders the hard questions as you shake hands with President Obama and learn more about our world's constitutions and monarchies. Sit behind the Oval Office's famous 'resolute desk' and take moment to check your voicemails. Come face to face with the eccentric genius of Dr Pornthip Rojanasunan, a senior pathologist and activist with punk rock hair, through her wall of discovery. Let these amazing real creations win you over and take home star-studded photos to make your friends green with envy!
Meeting/pick-up point: Pick up at the hotel lobby in Bangkok city only.
Duration: Half Day Royal Grand Palace And Bangkok Temples: 4 hours. Madame Tussauds Bangkok: 4 hours.
Start/opening time: Half Day Royal Grand Palace And Bangkok Temples: 7:15am. Madame Tussauds Bangkok: 1:30pm.
End/closing time: Half Day Royal Grand Palace And Bangkok Temples: 11:15am. Madame Tussauds Bangkok: 5:30pm.
Languages: English.
Others: Dress for the weather, bring along a coat and umbrella if it looks like rain, wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.
If you are visiting the Grand Palace or any religious temple you must observe the strict dress code policy. Only trousers or long knee-length skirts are permitted and shoes that completely enclose the foot. We recommend that you wear comfy shoes that you can slip on and off easily. Women’s tops should not show the shoulder.
For Madame Tussauds Bangkok, please go to the ticket counter near the gate to redeem your voucher for a ticket, located on 6th floor, Siam Discovery.
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