Wat Traimit, Temple of the Golden Buddha

The Wat Traimit temple in the Chinatown area of Bangkok is a Royal temple famous for the enormous gold Buddha image it houses. About 450 meters west of the Hualampong Railway Station, in Chinatown Bangkok, is where this magnificent temple may be found.

This highly revered temple contains the Golden Image Buddha, which is made of solid gold and weighs approximately 5 ½ tons. The 13th-century gold sculpture is almost 5 meters tall and has a long history. It is the largest solid gold Buddha image in the world. On the third floor of Wat Traimit is a museum where you may learn about the Golden Buddha's history. Following a brief introduction to Buddha images in a film presentation, the complete history of the sculpture inside the temple is told. The historical background of Wat Traimit's origins is also included in the exhibits. 3D presentations chronicling the history of the Chinese traders in Bangkok are on display on the second floor.

Address: 661 Charoen Krung Rd, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok