Bangkok Wat Traimit (Temple of Golden Buddha)

Bangkok Wat Traimit

Temple of Golden Buddha

Located at the end of Chinatown's Yaowarat Road, near Hualampong Railway Station, Wat Traimit houses the world's largest golden 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.

Open: Daily 09:00 - 17:00
Location: Traimit Road (west of Hua Lampong Station), Chinatown

 

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