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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Our Thailand vacation starts as we board an international flight bound for Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, also known as the "City of Angels".
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| Arrive-Bangkok
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Upon arrival in Beijing, we board a connecting flight to Bangkok. In Bangkok, we are met and greeted at the airport. After being transferred to the hotel, enjoy the remainder of the day free at leisure.
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Day
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| Bangkok
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Bangkok was founded in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty. It is now the spiritual , cultural, diplomatic, commercial and educational hub of Thailand. It is also home to ten million people. This morning after breakfast, we visit and admire the royal splendor of the Grand Palace. Buddhism is one of the cornerstones of Thai culture, and we appreciate the level of devotion as we view the Emerald Buddha Temple. After lunch at local restaurant, we continue to visit Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall (also called Marble Hall). We enjoy "the Art of the Kingdom" exhibition of exotic and unique Thai arts created by local artists (woman must wear skirts, sleeveless is not allowed. Men must wear long pants and sleeved shirts). We attend a Thai Classical Dance Welcome Dinner Show.
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Day
4
| Bangkok-Ayutthaya-Bangkok
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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After breakfast, we enjoy a day excursion to Ayutthaya Ancient City and Bang Pa In Summer Palace. Ayutthaya had been a trading capital throughout Asia for centuries, but the remainings of the old time are temples and Palaces since they were made of stone at that time. The great cultural value of Ayutthaya's ruins were officially recognized in 1991, when the Historic City became an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its proximity to Bangkok make it a popular day-trip destination for travelers from Bangkok. We visit Wat Phra si Sanphet and Wat Yai Chaimongkol . Return back to Bangkok, we also visit Gems Gallery for local product and Thai silk. Enjoy the night free at leisure after we return to our hotel.
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Day
5
| Bangkok-Kanchanaburi
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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After breakfast, we board our bus and head for Kanchanaburi, a lush green region. The river and the countryside may bring to mind the dramatic portrayed in the film "The Bridge on the River Kwai". It was here that Allied POWs and Asian conscripts were forced to build the famous World War II railway. We visit War Cemetery, War Museum and the Bridge over River Kwai and experience the train ride on the Death railway. The train ride passes by local villages, farming area, the the Kwai river and the Krasae Cave. Check-into hotel late in the afternoon.
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Day
6
| Kanchanaburi-Hua Hin
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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For tourists, Bangkok has a feast of attractions to offer. The city is dotted with 400 glittering Buddha temples and magnificent palaces, classical dance extravaganzas, numerous shopping centers and its people's way of life. Today we explore the world famous Damnern Saduak Floating Market on Bangkok's timeless klongs. After lunch, we continue on our bus ride to Hua Hin, a famous beach resort town south of Bangkok.
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Day
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| Hua Hin
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Full American Breakfast
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Hua Hin was named by the Prince Krom Phra Naresworarit after his palace was built in Samore Riang. We visit Hua Hin Train Station which is the most beautiful train statio in Thailand. We also visit Marukhathaiyawan Palace. The Palace was built in 1923 designed by an Italian architect with golden teak wood and was used as a summer palace for King Rama VI. Mrigadayavan was known as the palace of love and hope because when Queen Indrasakdi Sachi was pregnant, King Vajiravudh was extremely hopeful in anticipation of an heir. The king took great care of her throughout her pregnancy. Regrettably, the queen miscarried. King Vajiravudh finally got a daughter, Princess Bejaratana, born to Phra Nang Chao Suvadhana just one day before he passed away. The floors were made of read teak wood and all visitors are required barefoot through the entire building. After lunch, we enjoy our afternoon free at leisure at the beach.
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Day
8
| Hua Hin-Bangkok-Beijing
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Enjoy the whole day free at leisure until we are transferred back to Bangkok at 0400pm. We visit Bangkok's night market "Asiatique The Riverfront in Bangkok". After dinner, transfer to the airport to board our flight to Beijing at mid night.
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Day
9
| Beijing-USA
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Full American Breakfast
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Breakfast at hotel or on cruise
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Dinner at Local Restaurant
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International Buffet Dinner at Hotel
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Upon arrival in Beijing, we transit to our international flight back home.
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