{"id":17198,"date":"2013-10-23T07:35:00","date_gmt":"2013-10-23T07:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/discover-bangkok-with-bespoke-cultural-experiences-from-mandarin-oriental-bangkok\/"},"modified":"2013-10-23T07:35:00","modified_gmt":"2013-10-23T07:35:00","slug":"discover-bangkok-with-bespoke-cultural-experiences-from-mandarin-oriental-bangkok","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2013\/10\/discover-bangkok-with-bespoke-cultural-experiences-from-mandarin-oriental-bangkok\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Discover Bangkok\u2019 With Bespoke Cultural Experiences From Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span><span>Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok\u00a0is delighted to introduce its\u00a0<\/span><i>Discover Bangkok\u00a0<\/i><span>package featuring\u00a0luxurious accommodation\u00a0and an a la carte menu of carefully curated experiences in one of the world\u2019s most dynamic destinations.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><br \/><span><span><br \/><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div><span>Tailored for first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike, the\u00a0<i>Discover Bangkok<\/i>\u00a0package offers guests an exciting collection of culturally rich adventures ranging from a private tour of the city\u2019s ancient temples to an insider\u2019s guide of\u00a0Bangkok\u2019s eclectic art galleries.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<span><br \/><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Exterior of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Exterior-of-Mandarin-Oriental-Bangkok-300x140.jpg\" height=\"140\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Exterior-of-Mandarin-Oriental-Bangkok-300x140.jpg\" title=\"Exterior of Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok\" width=\"300\">\n<\/div>\n<div><span>\u201cMany of our guests tend to come to Bangkok for just a few nights because they wish to fit in as many places as possible during their vacation. They are often anxious about experiencing as much of Bangkok as possible,\u201d says General Manager, Amanda Hyndman. \u201cThe\u00a0<i>Discover Bangkok<\/i>package helps guests maximize their time and create an experience that best suits their interests and preferences. This way, guests arrive with an itinerary in place, hit the ground running and are more relaxed knowing the hotel has everything already arranged for them.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>The\u00a0<i>Discover Bangkok<\/i>\u00a0package\u00a0starts from USD 1,350 and\u00a0includes:<\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Two nights accommodation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Daily breakfast al fresco on\u00a0The Riverside Terrace<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0One lunch at Sala Rim Naam, the hotel\u2019s\u00a0popular Thai restaurant<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Round trip BMW limousine airport transfers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0One of the following curated a la carte experiences<span data-mce-style=\"font-size: 13px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><span><b>Cultural Journey:<\/b>\u00a0Includes some of Bangkok\u2019s most iconic \u2018must-sees\u2019: Temple of Dawn, Reclining Buddha and an exclusive, guided tour with the resident curator of the Grand Palace\u2019s Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles. This journey also includes dinner at the hotel\u2019s Riverside Terrace restaurant and a 90-minute Thai massage at the hotel\u2019s\u00a0legendary Oriental Spa.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<span><br \/><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Riverside Terrace at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Riverside-Terrace-at-Mandarin-Oriental-Bangkok-300x199.jpg\" height=\"199\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/The-Riverside-Terrace-at-Mandarin-Oriental-Bangkok-300x199.jpg\" width=\"300\">\n<\/div>\n<div><span><b>Heritage Journey:<\/b>\u00a0Features a private tour of the\u00a0Vimanmek\u00a0Teak Mansion and the famed Jim Thompson house followed by traditional afternoon tea in the hotel\u2019s colonial-style\u00a0Authors\u2019 Lounge. A Thai cuisine dinner at the hotel\u2019s Sala Rim Naam Thai restaurant and a 90-minute Thai massage at the hotel\u2019s Oriental Spa is also included.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b>Master Chef Journey:<\/b>\u00a0Immerse in the art of Thai cooking at the hotel\u2019s Thai Cooking School,\u00a0Bangkok\u2019s oldest cooking school, with Chef Narain and a private lesson that ends with a Thai meal cooked by the class. The day finishes with the Oriental Spa\u2019s 90-minute Thai massage.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b>Culinary Journey:<\/b>\u00a0This culinary adventure begins with a morning visit to the local market with Thai celebrity chef Chef Vichit Mukura. Guests will select ingredients for dinner that evening at\u00a0Vichit\u2019s\u00a0<i>Chef\u2019s Table<\/i>, located in his custom-made demonstration kitchen in the hotel\u2019s Sala Rim Naam restaurant.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b>Floral Journey:<\/b>\u00a0Mandarin Oriental\u2019s Floral Director leads a private tour of Bangkok\u2019s Flower Market with its intoxicating aromas and exotic flowers, followed by a 90-minute step-by-step floral design class.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>A 90-minute Thai massage at the Oriental Spa and a three-course set dinner at the hotel\u2019s renowned\u00a0Lord Jim\u2019s restaurant\u00a0is also included.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b>Wellness &#038; Spa Journey:<\/b>\u00a0Immerse in Thai wellness and meditation practices with 90-minutes of yoga and guided mediation with the hotel\u2019s\u00a0yogic healer. The session is followed by the Oriental Spa\u2019s 90-minute Signature Treatment that uses a customized blend of essential oils and hot herbal compresses to massage the body into total relaxation.\u00a0End the day with a\u00a0set dinner, Spa Cuisine menu at Lord Jim\u2019s.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><b>Artistic Journey:<\/b>\u00a0This is an exclusive \u2018insider tour\u2019 of some of Bangkok\u2019s most eclectic art galleries including\u00a0<i>P Tender Cool, Wrap Studio 54<\/i>, the\u00a0<i>Lamont Gallery, Serindia<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0<i>H Gallery<\/i>. End a busy day of gallery tours with the Oriental Spa\u2019s 90-minute Thai massage and a Cantonese dinner at the hotel\u2019s art deco-style China House.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>The\u00a0<i>Discover Bangkok<\/i>\u00a0package is based on two nights accommodation and double occupancy. Additional nights, guests and\/or an additional journey may be added at an additional price. This package is based on availability and does not include tax and service charges. The\u00a0<i>Discover Bangkok<\/i>\u00a0package is available now through\u00a030 September 2014. For more information, please visit\u00a0<a data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.mandarinoriental.com\/bangkok\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mandarinoriental.com\/bangkok\" target=\"_blank\">www.mandarinoriental.com\/<wbr><\/wbr>bangkok<\/a>\u00a0or call+66 (2) 659 9000.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<div><span>Should you have any\u00a0enquiries regarding the attached\u00a0release, please feel free to contact me on\u00a0+852 3665 1000.\u00a0Please note that Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has a downloadable\u00a0<a data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.mandarinoriental.com\/about_mo\/media\/photo_gallery\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mandarinoriental.com\/about_mo\/media\/photo_gallery\" target=\"_blank\">photo gallery<\/a>\u00a0within their press centre at\u00a0<a data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.mandarinoriental.com\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mandarinoriental.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"blocked::http:\/\/www.mandarinoriental.com\/<br \/> http:\/\/www.mandarinoriental.com&#8221;>www.mandarinoriental.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<p><a data-hashtags=\"travel\" data-size=\"large\" data-via=\"rodeime\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\">Tweet<\/a><br \/><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelbrochures.com.au\/af\/16\/napp\/show\/Bundle_list.htm?id=4\">Save hours on your travel research. 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