The Grand Palace Bangkok Guide

Welcome to the narrated offline walking tour of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, home to the Emerald Buddha!

Grand Palace of Bangkok:
Witness the most photographed site in all of Thailand for yourself! The Grand Palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam for centuries, and houses many of Thailand’s most astonishing sights--including the world-famous Emerald Buddha!

Try to suppress your gasps of awe as you tour the lavish palace. Come face to face with the Emerald Buddha in his temple and hear the fascinating history and legends behind this centuries-old artifact. Learn to understand the symbolic significance of each piece of art and architecture as we take you back to the very origins of Buddhism.

Hear tales of proud Thai kings and see the story of a hero’s battle with demons unfold across scores of stunning murals. The Grand Palace is so packed with history and spiritual significance that it’s easy to miss something, but we’ll make sure you see and understand it all!

Are you ready to turn your phone into a personal tour guide? This app offers a fully-guided experience of Bangkok’s Grand Palace - just like a local giving you a personalized, turn-by-turn, fully-guided tour.

This tour of Bangkok’s Grand Palace includes:

■ Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
■ Guardians of the Wat Phra Kaew
■ The Emerald Buddha
■ The Hermit statue
■ Giant Demon (Yaksha) statue
■ Kinnaree statues
■ Phra Si Ratana Chedi
■ Phra Mondop
■ Golden Chedi
■ Model of Angkor Wat
■ Hor Phra Naga
■ Phra Viharn Yod
■ Hor Phra Monthian
■ Eight Phra Atsada Maha Chedis
■ Borom Phiman Mansion
■ The Dusit Maha Prasat Group
■ Palanquin Mounting Platform
■ Emerald Buddha Museum
■ Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles


OTHER BANGKOK TOURS!

■ Wat Pho: Temple of the Reclining Buddha
Bangkok’s Wat Pho is home to an amazingly huge reclining statue of the Buddha. Discover the wonders of this statue, the intricacies of its temple, and the history of Thai massage with this tour.

■ Wat Arun: Temple of Dawn
Bangkok’s Wat Arun provides stunning views of the city, a fascinating trip back into Thailand’s foundations, and a deeper understanding of Buddhism. In a city full of temples, don’t miss this one.

■ Chinatown and Wat Traimit: Temple of the Golden Buddha
Explore the city’s famous street food on Yaowarat Road, Michelin-starred food stalls, and the strange delectables of Sampeng Lane. Plus, visit Wat Traimit, which contains an actual golden Buddha statue!


APP FEATURES:

■ Award-winning platform
The app, which has been featured on Thrillist, received the famed “Laurel Award” from the Newport Mansions, who use Action Tour Guide for over a million tours per year.

■ Plays automatically
The app knows where you are and which direction you are heading, and plays audio automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips and advice. Simply follow the GPS map & the routing line.

■ Fascinating stories
Be immersed in an engaging, accurate, and entertaining story about each point of interest. The stories are professionally narrated and prepared by local guides. Most stops also have additional stories that you can optionally choose to hear.

■ Works offline
No data, cellular or even wireless network connection needed while taking the tour. Download over Wi-Fi/Data Network before your tour.

■ Freedom of travel
No scheduled tour timings, no crowded groups, and no rush to move along past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like.

FREE DEMO:

Check out the free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get access to all the stories.


QUICK TIPS:

■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi.

■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged or take an external battery pack. Continued use of GPS can dramatically decrease battery life. This app uses your GPS to track your route in real-time.