Temple Tour & Old Town Guided Temple Tour in English
ID: GYG264442-645410
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Join this Khao Lak and Takuapa Old Town tour and visit 2 Buddhist temples to learn about their history and gain insight about the life of Buddha. Explore the old town of Takuapa and wander its charming streets.
On this tour visit two Buddhist temples and the old town of Takuapa. The tour begins with a stop in Khuk Khak Temple. While here learn about monks and the purpose of worship and meditation. Observe the beautiful wall painting inside the main building, known as the Bot, illustrating the local history of Phang Nga province and its development over the decades.
Head to the next stop, the glamorous Kong Kha Temple. Admire the stunning pagoda gracefully decorated and built to honor the late deceased King Rama IX. See magnificent images of the life of Buddha beautifully presented in more modern art depictions. Have the opportunity to provide merit at the shrine and discover your life's prophecy in a traditional Thai way.
Go to the historic part of Takuapa and explore its old town. See interesting Sino-Portuguese architecture and buildings dating back to the 13th-century. Check out the town's charming streets filled with Chinese shrines and tea houses.
This tour concludes with a refreshing swim at Sai Rung Waterfall to cool down, relax, and let the impressions of the day settle in.
Highlights
- Marvel at the 110 year old Khuk Khak Temple
- Admire the unique design of Kong Ka Temple and its pagoda
- Explore the charming old town of Takuapa
- Refresh and relax at a local waterdall
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for children under 5 years old
• Please dress in a way that respects local culture and customs (knees and shoulders should be covered)
• You must remove shoes, hat, and sunglasses in temples and places of worship
• This tour concludes with a swim at a local waterfall
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are required while indoors
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
