Day 01 : Bangkok
Upon arrival at Don Muang Airport, you will meet our
local representative and transferred to the hotel. Day is free
for relaxation or you can go shopping. Overnight at the hotel
Day 02 : Bangkok
This morning you will do a city and orientation tour of historic and modern
Bangkok, or the City of Angels as Bangkok is known to the Thai people. The
programme includes a visit to the Reclining Buddha Temple,also known as Wat
Pho, the oldest of the city temples situated opposite the Grand Palace. The
temple is renowned as Thailands oldest university and there are instructive
murals illustrating the finer points of Thai massage which is still and practised
here. The highlight is
the 46 metre long and 15 metre high statue of a reclining Buddha. Also included
is a visit to the Golden Buddha Temple also known as Wat Traimit, located
close to Hua Lum Pong, Bangkoks central railway station. The temple houses
a 5.5 tonne solid gold Buddha, which was discovered when its plaster casing
broke whilst being transported to its new home. Following this you will be
taken to a Gems Factory. Gemstones are mined in Thailand and nearby Myanmar.
At the Gems factory you will see their team of experienced artists cut, polish,
and set each precious stone to create a perfect and exquisite unique piece
of jewellery. Overnight at Hotel
Day 03 : Bangkok
After a leisurely breakfast, you may take the BTS Skytrain to "Onnut." This
will bring you to a Lotus Tesco, one of 19 stores in Bangkok that boast a similar
name, floor plan and product range. These stores offer you an amazing range
of household products, clothes, electrical appliances and electronics at discounted
prices. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 : Bangkok
If your trip coincides with the weekend, make
a trip down to ""Morchit"", which is
the skytrain station for the Weekend Market (only open
on Saturdays and Sundays) known to the local Thai people
as Chatuchak. An atypical flea market, Chatuchak sells
everything from antiques and pottery to plants and aquarium
fish. If you are looking to decorate your house, you are
at the right place. The only downside is the heat and the
crowds but the sheer variety and price make a visit worthwhile.
Day 05 : Bangkok
Designer boutiques housed in upmarket complexes
such as The Emporium (Phrom Phong is your BTS station)
and Central Chidlom (Chit Lom is your BTS alighting point).
If you are looking for designer brands, look no further
than this. There are usually sales of different brands
going on in these department stores year round so you are
sure to be able to find a bargain. Please do not forget
to make it back to your hotel for your transfer out to
the airport. Also keep in mind that you can get VAT refunds
in Bangkok so please keep your receipts from the stores
eligable for this. Transfer to the Airport to catch your
flight to your next destination |