Bangkok City Breeze (Golden Mount+Jim Thompson House)

Highlight
The Golden Mount
Jim Thompson’s House Museum

Visit Wat Saket watching the monks as they perform their morning chant rituals. Climb up to the Golden Mount for panoramic views of Ratanakosin Island and take a walk to a community famed for their crafting of monk’s alms bowls. Then hop on a local shuttle boat to travel Klong Saen Sap to Jim Thompson’s mansion.

Destination	Bangkok
Start City	Bangkok
End City	Bangkok
Tour Type	Private Tour
Duration	4 Hours
Period	Day Tour
Depart	mtwthfsasu
Condition	Easy Moderate Strenuous

Highlight
The Golden Mount
Jim Thompson’s House Museum

Bangkok City Breeze (Golden Mount+Jim Thompson)

Itinerary

08:30 hrs.: Depart from your hotel and head to Rattanakosin Island, the historic heart of Bangkok.
: Hike up to the The Golden Mount to pay respect to the Buddha’s relics. The platform on its top level is still a great place to enjoy a 360-degree panorama of Bangkok’s old district.

The Golden Mount, is part of the Wat Saket temple located just outside the old royal city precincts, next to the Pom Mahakhan fort. The Golden Mount was the tallest structure in Bangkok and it’s also used to suspect fire accidents.
Then take the Khlong Saen Saep boat service, a water bus along the Saen Saep Canal to Jim Thompson House (15 Minutes)
: Jim Thompson House:
Step into a world of authentic Thai architecture at the Jim Thompson House. This hidden gem is a rare example of traditional Thai homes. Explore the life of Jim Thompson, the Thai Silk King, and his contributions to Thai silk and the city’s history. Upon arrival, embark on a guided tour of the beautifully preserved home of Jim Thompson, the legendary American entrepreneur who revived Thailand’s silk industry in the mid-20th century. This traditional Thai-style wooden house, nestled amidst lush gardens, showcases an exquisite collection of Southeast Asian art, antiques, and rare artifacts.