Place of worship
Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
44 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Ping & Jim
September 25, 2017
100% Golden buddha. One of the famous temple around here.
May
December 19, 2021
Historic temple with a golden facade, with exhibitions and a huge golden Buddha statue.
Theresia
July 15, 2019
Located at the end of Chinatown's Yaowarat Road, near Hualampong Railway Station, Wat Traimit houses the world's largest massive gold seated Buddha measuring nearly five metres in height and weighing five and a half tons. In the past, artisans crafted the Buddhas in gold and disguised them from invading armies by a covering of stucco and plaster. The Buddha at Wat Traimit was discovered by accident when it was accidentally dropped as it was being moved, revealing, under a casing of plaster, a beautiful solid gold Sukhothai style Buddha. Pieces of the plaster are still kept on display.
Located at the end of Chinatown's Yaowarat Road, near Hualampong Railway Station, Wat Traimit houses the world's largest massive gold seated Buddha measuring nearly five metres in height and weighing five and a half tons. In the past, artisans crafted the Buddhas in gold and disguised them from inva…
Peace
April 22, 2018
Pray at Wat Traimit, the largest gold Buddha in the world.
Favstay
August 17, 2020
Wat Traimit is home to the largest Golden Buddha in the world. Come for the breathtaking architecture and the beauty of this iconic Buddhist landmark.
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Location
661 Charoen Krung Rd
Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon