Wat Traimit

A gold statue of a seated Buddha weighing 5,500 kilograms and costing more than $250 million is the main draw of Wat Traimit, a small temple in Bangkok's Chinatown. The three-meter-tall gold statue, which was built during the Sukhothai Dynasty, was most likely constructed in the 13th century.

The statue is the largest golden statue of Buddha in the world. Its weight is 5500 kg and its height is about 3 meters. The piece of stucco that covered the statue of Buddha is still exposed to the public in the temple. The entire sculpture is a priceless jewel; the eyes' pupils are black sapphires and even the whites of the statue's eyes are made of pearl. Wat Traimit has a museum for people who are interested in the history of the statue through film and photographic displays. Every day from 8 am to 5 pm, the temple is accessible. The best time to visit is early in the day because it is quiet and there are fewer visitors. Mondays are a day off for the museum.

Address: Charoen Krung Rd, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok