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Bangkok behind the scenes

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Discover the real Bangkok and the less visited places of this bustling capital. Get around using various modes of comfortable, local public transportation, reducing travel time and avoiding heavy traffic. Our exclusive visits include:

An old community which has been famous for nearly two centuries for its traditional silk weaving and its beautiful textiles.
The remarkable Thai-style houses of Jim Thompson, an American who came to Thailand at the end of Second World War and revived the Thai silk industry. His house now a museum, has a permanent display of Mr. Thompson’s collections of Asian artifacts and many other abolus antiques.
Pak Klong Talad Flower Market, where we will enjoy a walk through Thailand‘s biggest wholesale market for all kinds of cut flowers and vegetables. The multitude of flower stalls lining Maharat Road near the Memorial Bridge offer colourful and bustling scenes. Make sure you try some of the local delicacies on offer!
Museum Siam – an impressive new museum giving information on ethnology, anthropology, and other fields related to Thai society and Southeast Asia. The museum is housed in the former Ministry of Commerce and has won an award for outstanding art and architecture preservation.
Wat Ratchabophit, built by King Rama V. in 1869. In keeping with tradition each monarch constructed a temple to mark his reign. The temple is a mixture of local and western styles, showing an awakening interest in new architectural design.
Wat Sra Ket or ‘The Golden Mount’ with its famous gilded stupa. The artificial mountain is 260 feet in height from its base. Construction started under King Rama III. and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. It is one of the most celebrated landmarks in Bangkok and offers a panoramic view of the city from the top.
Another highlight is the ambrosial lunch at a local restaurant, famous for many decades for its delicious and authentic Thai cuisine.