Visit Maeklong Railway Market, the World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya, and the photogenic temple of Wat Paknam all in one day!
A greedy tour packed with highlights, visiting the popular World Heritage Sites of Ayutthaya Ruins, Maeklong Railway Market, and Wat Paknam!
The trip ends with a visit to Bangkok's popular night market, JODD FAIRS, where you'll find a wide selection of souvenirs and gourmet food.
[schedule]
●5:45~06:20
Pick up at your hotel (final pick up time will be announced the day before)
*Please note that we may not be able to pick you up depending on your accommodation area or the availability of seats on the shuttle bus. In that case, please meet at the entrance to the ground floor of the Siam Paragon Shopping Mall (in front of McDonald's) at Exit 3 of BTS Siam Station.
●06:30
The tour departs from BTS Siam Station, Exit 3, Siam Paragon Shopping Mall, Ground Floor, in front of the entrance (in front of McDonald's)
●08:00
Arrive at Maeklong Railway Market, famous as the railway market
Enjoy a light snack (Pad Thai or Fried Rice) from a food stall
●08:30
The train has arrived! Let's watch how the umbrellas are folded.
It's a spectacular sight to see the sunshades of the market close as the train arrives! It's thrilling to watch the train pass right by the market!
●09:00
A thrilling ride on a local train (approximately 25 minutes)
The train passes by food stalls lined up close to the tracks!
Get off at a station along the way and drive towards Bangkok
●10:30
Wat Paknam, the photogenic temple featured on the cover of guidebooks
Wat Paknam is famous for its white pagoda with an emerald-colored stupa, which can only be seen here in Thailand.
Buddhist altar implements and other items are on display on the first to third floors of the building.
The highlight is the fourth floor. Step inside and you'll find yourself in a fantastical world that makes you feel like you're in space.
In fact, it has a branch temple in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture, and is a familiar temple in Japan.
●12:30
Thai lunch
●14:00
After lunch, we will visit the ruins of Ayutthaya.
●15:15
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, built by King U-Thong, the first king of the Ayutthaya dynasty
This temple was built in 1351 by King U-Thong, who founded the Ayutthaya Kingdom.
The striking chedi is 72 metres high and was built in 1592 to commemorate the victory of King Naresuan in single combat against a Burmese prince.
You can climb the pagoda and enjoy the view of the surrounding area. The Nirvana statue in the precincts and the Buddha statues in the corridors are also impressive, making this a symbolic temple of Ayutthaya.
If you come to Ayutthaya, you should definitely try this elephant ride (approximately 10 minutes)!
Wat Mahathat (Wat Phra Mahathat) with a Buddha head in the roots of a tree
You've probably seen Wat Mahathat in guidebooks and other places. It's a temple famous for its impressive wooden Buddha head.
The Buddha's head fell off the body in the mid-1600s and has since been reattached to the base, remaining horizontal, which is truly a miracle.
Wat Phra Si Sanphet, where three kings of the Ayutthaya dynasty rest
This is the most important temple within the Ayutthaya Royal Palace, with three Sri Lankan-style pagodas. It is the guardian temple where three famous Ayutthaya kings who left their mark on Thai history rest, and is like the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in the Bangkok dynasty. It was destroyed during the Burmese invasion in the 18th century, but was restored after the war, and now only the remains of the pagodas and pillars remain.
●17:30
Departure from Ayutthaya, a World Heritage Site
●19:30
The tour ends at the popular Jod Fairs Night Market
After arriving at the night market, you will be free to leave at your leisure. Enjoy the stylish night market, where you can find souvenirs and gourmet food.
To return, you can take a taxi or take the MRT subway to Phra Ram9 station.
