Memory of the HeartlandAmongst Bangkok’s neighbourhoods on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River remains a peaceful small community composing of different races, religions and cultures.Take a nostalgic trip to Kudichin Community to visit Bangkok in the past. Roam around small alleys throughout the residents appreciating people’s conservative pace, classic architectures, a story of beautiful old days and old recipes of well-known desserts.

Morning Journey: 9.00 - 13.00 Starting Point: Sathorn Pier - Saphan Taksin BTS Station Exit 1�

Morning9.00 Along the Chao Phraya RiverStart the journey on Chao Phraya express boat from Sathorn Pier heading north to Tha Tian. Wonder at relationship among the river, people’s life, communities and old buildings along the river banks. Go across the river toWat Arun (Temple of dawn), the site of multi-cultural art which appeals in the temple’s central Khmer-style tower ‘Prang’, which is decorated with colourful porcelain from China on the stucco.

11.30 Dessert GourmetAt Ban Sakul Thong, the real residence of thePortuguese-Thai, learn five-generation-old royal recipes of Portuguese-Thai desserts; crispy pastry with minced chicken ‘Krathong Thong Sai Sappayak’ as well as Thai steamed dumplings in flower and bird shapes ‘Chor Muang' and ‘Jeep Tua Nok'.

Noon12.00 Portuguese - Thai FusionTry old fusion delicacies starting with seasonal menus of Thai royal appetisers, such as sweet minced pork on a fruit slice‘Ma Hor’, egg crepe with sweet minced pork ‘Rhum’, Thaicrispy dumpling ‘Thung Thong’, and the desserts freshly fromthe workshop. Main dish is Portuguese - Thai noodle, an excellent mixture of spaghetti white source and Thai chicken curry.

Afternoon13.00 Folk LifeAppreciate a unique mixture of diverse races and culturesin the community during the visit to Baan Kudichin Museum, which presents charm of the neighbourhood in its exhibitions showing the local’s history; its origin,cultural diversity, and lifestyle.

15.00 Unity of RacesObserve how to make fusion Portuguese cake ‘Kudichin’, a hybrid dessert between the west and the east. While the treat is made from flour, egg and sugar asa Portuguese recipe, it is topped with raisin, dried plum and winter melon candy in Chinese fashion. Try and shop this native dessert as a souvenir before going back across the river to the city.

14.00 Memory of the PastHave an easy walk around Church of Santa Cruz, the site which used to be Portuguese village. Appreciate old memories packed in small alleys before dropping by Ruen Chantanaparp, the residence of which original structure of the last century is still reserved.

Afternoon Journey: 13.00 - 16.00 Recommended for fully local appreciation.�

10.45 Hub of three Religions and four BelievesVisit Kudichin Community, a small town locality composing of over two-century-old Buddhist temples, Chinese shrines, Christian churches and Islam mosques situated peacefully together. Have a leisurely walk along the river from Kanlayanamit Temple admiring beauty of Kian Un Keng Shrine, ancient houses and Church of Santa Cruz.

Church of Santa Cruz

Ancient HouseKian Un Keng Shrine Kanlayanamit Temple

Wat Arun(Temple of Down)

‘Kudichin’Cup Cake

‘Chor Muang’Dumplings

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Contact and Information

Local Alike, Kudichin Community,Thonburi DistrictTel. 08 1139 5593

Admire beauty of Arun Temple, Kanlayanamit Temple,Kian Un Keng Shrine and Church of Santa Cruz� 2 - 20 Persons | � 1-2 HoursAll Year

Make a Portuguese - Thai dessert at Ban Sakul Thong� 2 - 20 Persons | � 1 HourAll Year

Visit Baan Kudichin Museum and architectures in the community� 2 - 20 Persons | � 1-2 HoursAll Year

Observe how to make fusion Portuguese cake ‘Kudichin’by the famous shop in the local� 2 - 20 Persons | � 1-2 HourAll Year

Activities with the Community

Access by van and bus Touring guide is available in Thai and English. � 2 - 30 Persons

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Sala Rattanakosin At the eatery of Sala Rattanakosin Hotel, enjoy sunset in comfy atmosphere on the Chao Phraya bank and serene view of Arun Temple with various choices of food. This place also caters and accommodates small conferences.� 07.00 - 10.30, 11.00 - 16.30, 17.30 - 23.00 (Daily)� 0 2622 1388

Yodpiman River WalkA lifestyle mall in a colonial architecture on one of the most slightly river bends of the Chao Phraya, comprising of a wide range of restaurants and cafes; Thai, Isan and Italian restaurants as well as dessert and coffee shops.� 10.00 - 01.00 (Daily) | � 0 2623 6851-55

Wat ArunTemple of dawn, Wat Arun is a magnificent temple on the Chao Phraya bank with the highest tower spire ‘Prang’ in Thailand, founded more than two centuries ago in the Ayutthayan period (1351 – 1767). The architecture is traditional Thai with Chinese arts appealing on porcelain decoration on the flower stucco.� 08.00 - 17.30 (Daily)

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Wat KanlayanamitThe temple on the Chao Phraya bank at the southern mouth of Bangkok Yai Canal is the situation of an enormous Buddha image called ‘Luang Por Toh’, a sacred sculpture for Thais and foreigners, specifically Chinese, in a divine temple with an elaborate flower pattern on the whole walls and pillars.� 08.00 - 16.00 (Daily)

Kian Un Keng ShrineThe shrine is an old Chinese building by the Chao Phraya where is cozy and clean showing its original structure with no modern decoration� 08.00 - 17.00 (Daily)

Church of Santa CruzSanta Cruz or the holy cross in Portuguese is a Roman Catholic Church on the bank of the Chao Phraya. At the church is a two-century Italian bell tower in neoclassical and renaissance style.� 05.00 - 07.00, 17.00 - 19.30 (Daily)

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Ban Kudichin MuseumThe local museum collects history of this Portuguese – Thai community ever since the Ayutthayan period (1351 – 1767). It is a learning centre providing information of culture, tradition, language, religion and root of Kudichin society.� 9.30 - 18.00 (Daily) | � 08 1772 5184

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