Krung Thep Maha Nakhon Trip Overview
Bangkok has hundreds of temples but this half-day tour focuses on two of the most important. See the world’s largest solid gold Buddha at Wat Traimit, the Temple of the Golden Buddha; admire the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho; then take in the highlights of Bangkok’s central district, including Chinatown, Little India, and the Flower Market.
This is one of the most popular tours, and it gives guests a rich insight into Buddhism, architecture and the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. Two of the capital’s most stunning temples are visited including: Wat Traimit, this houses the world’s largest solid gold Buddha (5.5 tonnes of precious metal!); Wat Pho, this is the oldest temple in Bangkok and houses the Reclining Buddha, a 45-metre-long statue which depicts Buddha entering Nirvana.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Bangkok has hundreds of temples but this half-day tour focuses on two of the most important. See the world’s largest solid gold Buddha at Wat Traimit, the Temple of the Golden Buddha; admire the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho; then take in the highlights of Bangkok’s central district, including Chinatown, Little India, and the Flower Market.
This is one of the most popular tours, and it gives guests a rich insight into Buddhism, architecture and the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. Two of the capital’s most stunning temples are visited including: Wat Traimit, this houses the world’s largest solid gold Buddha (5.5 tonnes of precious metal!); Wat Pho, this is the oldest temple in Bangkok and houses the Reclining Buddha, a 45-metre-long statue which depicts Buddha entering Nirvana.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit), 661 Chaoren Krung Road Talad Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100 Thailand
This is the world’s largest solid gold Buddha, cast about nine centuries ago. The image is three meters high and weighs five and half tons.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Phra Chetuphon, 2 Sanamchai Road Grand Palace Subdistrict, Pranakorn District, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
It is Bangkok’s oldest and largest temple. The gigantic gold plated reclining Buddha with inlaid mother-of-pearl soles is highly revered among Buddhists.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown – Bangkok, Yaowarat Road Samphanthawong, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100 Thailand
Bangkok’s Chinatown known locally as Yaowarat is a great place to sample some street food and is arguably Bangkok’s street food center. It’s here where our tuk-tuk will drop us.
Walking around you can find all kinds of food, from satay, pad thai, chicken in different variations, fried rice, noodles and different soups, crispy duck and curries of all kinds.And of course, no street dining experience in Chinatown would be complete without a local dessert!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market), Jakkrapet Road, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
Bangkok Flower Market (Pak Klong Talad) is the biggest wholesale and retail fresh flower market in Bangkok. The market has all kinds of popular flowers and flora-related items, including roses, forget me nots, orchids, lilies and more.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Phahurat Market (Little India), Phahurat Road Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100 Thailand
Little India in Bangkok, known locally as ‘Phahurat Market’, is just a short walk from the city’s famous Chinatown, not too far away from the banks of the Chao Phraya River.
Duration: 30 minutes
