Kudi Chin Cultural Heritage Walk & Wat Kalayanamitr Discovery (Half-Day Experience)
Operate: Daily 09:00-13:30 Tuesday – Sunday (Closed on Monday)
The Kudi-Chin Community is one of the oldest in Bangkok. Buddhists, Christians and Muslims all live side by side for hundreds of years. There is also a Portuguese Church here called Santa Cruz Church built in 1770. This side of the river is actually a lot older than the Bangkok side. Through the course of this historical walk, sample original Portuguese style cake from the famous Kudi-Chin Bakery (Khanom Kude-Chin), Baan Kudi Chin museum, visit a Chinese Hokkien Shrine and visit Kalayanamitr Varamahaviharn Temple. one of the royal temples, established by a nobleman “Chaophraya Nikonbodin” during King Rama III era. The interior temple sits an enormous golden “Phra Buddha Trai Rattananayok” also known by the locals as “Sampokong”, crafted in the same style of as the Buddha statue from Wat Phanan Choeng in Ayutthaya. Moreover, the ordination hall also housed a Buddha image-receiving offerings, which is considered unique since most Buddha statue in temples are in meditation or in a relaxed posture.
Wat Kalayanamitr, It is recommended to visit with respect to the worshippers, as it is an active, less-touristy temple.
Itinerary
09:00 AM Pick-up from your hotel in Bangkok or QSNCC and transfer to the Kudeejeen Community.
10:00 AM Walking tour at Kudi Chin Community:
Visit Baan Kudi Chin Museum
Visit the historic Santa Cruz Church
Taste Kudi Chin traditional cake
Enjoy a local drink
11:30 AM Visit Wat Kalayanamitr Varamahaviharn
12:30 PM Depart from Wat Kalayanamitr
01:30 PM Arrive at your hotel in Bangkok
Recommended Attire
✅ Recommended
1. Lightweight, breathable clothing (Bangkok weather is hot and humid)
2. Comfortable walking shoes or sneakers (this is a walking tour)
3. Modest attire covering shoulders and knees, especially when visiting Wat Kalayanamitr Varamahaviharn
4. Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen
❌ Not Recommended
1. Sleeveless tops, tank tops, or see-through clothing
2. Short shorts, mini skirts, or ripped jeans above the knee
3. Flip-flops or high heels
Tour Inclusions
1. Private round-trip transfer from your hotel in Bangkok.
2. English-speaking or Chinese-speaking guide.
3. One local drink and local snacks during the tour.
4. One bottle of drinking water during land transportation.
Tour Exclusions
1. Tips for guide and driver.
2. Meals and beverages not specified in the program.
3. Personal expenses.
4. Optional tours or additional activities.
Booking and Payment
- Full payment is required on the day of booking to confirm your tour package reservation.
- The booking is complete only after full payment has been received.
- A booking confirmation email with a booking reference will be automatically sent after successful payment.
Payment Methods
Payment will be made via the secure 2C2P Payment Gateway, which meets international standards.
