Half day Golden Buddha & Hidden Streets Walk
Discover Bangkok’s hidden charm with a half-day journey. Visit Wat Traimit to admire the Golden Buddha, explore the Art Deco Grand Postal Building, and wander through Talat Noi’s vibrant alleys filled with street art and local life. Enjoy creative spaces, heritage houses, and taste local treats in this cultural walking tour.
Destinations | Bangkok |
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Duration | Half Day |
Experiences | Cultural Immersion, Food / Shopping / Entertainment, Popular Highlights |
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Itinerary
13.00 Bus Pick up at ICON SIAM (Please be ready 10 minutes before pick up time).
13.30 Arrive at Wat Traimit, is home to the Golden Buddha, a Sukhothai-style statue made of solid gold. Recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records in 1991 as the world’s largest solid gold Buddha, it symbolizes Thailand’s rich cultural heritage.
Originally covered in plaster to conceal its value, the statue revealed its golden core during relocation in 1955. Today, it stands as a powerful spiritual and cultural landmark in Bangkok. Visit The Grand Postal Building, located on Charoen Krung Road in Bangkok’s Bang Rak district, is a historic landmark built in 1940 in the Art Deco style. Originally designed by Jitrasen Aphaiwong and Prince Saros Rattananimman, it served as Thailand’s central post office. Today, it stands as a striking architectural monument and cultural venue, often hosting exhibitions and events. Then take a walking tour through Talat Noi and explore the vibrant Street Art on Charoen Krung Soi 32 and 30, visit the creative community at Warehouse 30, and admire the historic charm of House No.1 House No.1, A century-old European-style mansion nestled in Bangkok’s riverside Chinatown. Once a customs house for Chinese traders. Enjoy tasting some local snacks and treats from Talat Noi — a charming neighborhood full of flavor and culture. Please let us know if you have any allergies.
17.00 Bus pick up and head back to ICON SIAM.
17.30 ICON SIAM drop off.