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1st Departure:
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01.08.2009
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Provider:
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isango!
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Destination:
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South and Southeast Asia > Thailand > Bangkok City
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Duration:
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9½ hours
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Skill Level:
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Advanced
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Pack in the most well-known historical and cultural sights of quintessential Thailand in this visit to Bangkok. The historic town of Nakhon Pathom has the highest and the largest pagoda in the world. Marvel at the towering Phra Pathom Chedi, the tallest and one of the oldest Buddhist structures in the world, in the pagoda. The Phra Pathom Chedi means 'The First Stupa' and is a sacred relic of the Buddha brought by missionaries of Emperor Asoka from India.
Get a feel of the traditional trading style of Thailand, still kept alive in its busy canals at the Damnoen Saduak or Floating Market and shop for everything from T-shirts, silk dress, toys, fruits, vegetables, to lip-smacking local cuisine.
At the beautiful Rose Garden Riverside Resort in Nakhon Pathom, see more than 20,000 roses in full bloom and be a witness to the most amazing cultural show of Thai boxing, sword fighting, and Thai dances in the world renowned Thai Village Show.
Get acquainted with Thailand's diverse and rich culture and religion on this trip to Bangkok.