Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)

Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)

Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
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This highly revered temple contains the Golden Image Buddha, which is made of solid gold and weighs approximately 5 ½ tons.
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  • Moretea
    Bourne End, United Kingdom394 contributions
    Worth a visit just for the Buddha!
    Yes this is touristy and yes it gets busy but the 5.5t solid gold Buddha is something else! To think that this was covered in plaster for many years is incredible. It is 40B to enter plus you need to cover shoulders and knees (you can rent them for 20B). It is also more to visit the museum etc. Worth a visit, even if just a quick one.
    Visited January 2020
    Traveled as a couple
    Written January 15, 2020
  • juSS
    271 contributions
    Another beautiful temple in Bangkok but look out for people trying to sell you something!
    Again the architecture here is brilliant. There is so much detail. Including in the walls as you are going up the stairs to the temple, a piece with an elephant statue protruding from the wall. And the golden Buddha is hard to take your eyes off - extremely shiny! Again there is so much more inside and around the temple to see and take in. Whether alone or especially if you are with a tour group be aware of random locals who try to sell you things outside this temple. There was a random man who decided to take a photo of our family whilst we had asked a guide to take a photo for us. We found this odd but then he disappeared. Later as we were leaving the temple he produces badges with photos of us at the temple. It was quite nice but he started with some ridiculous prices. The badges are bit of great quality and wear over time so if you want a souvenir negotiate the price! We assumed our guide was part of the arrangement but cannot be sure.
    Visited November 2019
    Traveled with family
    Written August 23, 2020
  • Ollerbarrow
    Altrincham, United Kingdom1,610 contributions
    Solid Gold experience
    This large temple, right behind the main Chinatown gate at the start of Yaorawat Road, boasts the largest solid gold Buddha in the world. It will cost you ฿40 to go and see it and a bit more if you want to explore the museum. The statue itself is a fascinating colour dependent upon the daylight, which comes in from three different aspects. Worth every penny to go and see (the museum was closed when we went).
    Visited January 2020
    Written January 18, 2020
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Renu R
Bengaluru, India9 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
Average and a commercial Buddha Temple. One can totally give it a pass. There is entry ticket for all visitors and only female are insisted to cover their sleeves and below their knee. Men can wear shorts. Scarfs can be rented to cover hand and knee at 100THB. Having visited many monasteries in India (Tawang, the largest in India) and Bylakuppe this is a very ordinary and average visit!
Written September 4, 2022
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theharrogatelady
Harrogate, UK1,623 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Yet another stunning temple in Bangkok. We were so lucky to visit in February with stunning sunny bright blue sky which brings all the gold leaf and the glitz of this temple to light. Enjoy the culture.
Written February 28, 2020
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BarryC11
Cannock, UK248 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
A major highlight in Bangkok. We pre-booked this through TUI tours, and had our own private guide that also took us to the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, and the Marble Buddha.
The Golden Buddha is an absolute must to see, and to hear the history of.
We were there very early in the morning, about 8am, so we escaped the heat, and I imagine it would also get very busy later as the morning goes on.
A must see.
Written February 2, 2020
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Frank D
Slidell, LA1,315 contributions
Dec 2021
The Golden Buddha is solid gold and about 5 1/2 tons worth something in excess of $38,000,000. It's on the 4th floor of a large shrine and the ceilings are tall. I think Buddha helped me make that climb... it took a little while though.

Very long ago the Buddha was covered in plaster to disguise it from an enemy then invading Thailand.

In the 1930s the temple where it was residing was abandoned and Buddha along with it - temporarily. After moving the Buddha to a new home it was later discovered, in 1955, that there was a golden treasure beneath the plaster.
Written December 21, 2021
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Ann-Marie G
93 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This beautiful temple is outside the tourist circuit. We actually discovered it by accident. As a matter of fact we were the only tourists here. There were many monks studying and attending classes. The architecture is impressive and one truly enjoy the silent and beauty of the place without any tourists.
Written January 20, 2020
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LadyNakMuay
Boston, MA172 contributions
Feb 2020
I have been to Bangkok 7 times prior and had never visited this temple. What a shame! How beautiful. I read a bunch about it on my way there on the train, to sum up what I’ve learned:

You can’t get there by BTS but can’t take the subway to Hua Lampong station and it’s a quick walk from there. It cost only 40THB to enter the top floor and see the Golden Buddha. There are 2 floors below with a museum of sorts about the history of China Town (this temple is located there) and a souvenir shop.
The temple grounds are beautiful and the Buddha itself is breathtaking! I will absolutely visit again.
Written February 16, 2020
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David
Oxford, UK1,427 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
A 37.1 million dollar statue In the middle of bustling Chinatown. And that's on 2003 values....

Fascinating to think that for hundreds of years it was covered in plaster in a minor pagoda to hide its true value from invaders.

The Temple building itself was built to house the statue and was unveiled in 2010.

The museum about the state's origins provides an understanding of how such statues are made, albeit it is currently undergoing some renovation.
Written July 20, 2022
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jwgbusiness
Thornhill, Canada149 contributions
Dec 2019
This temple is an example of the large buddhist population in Thailand. There are stairs to climb and I am not sure if it is wheelchair accessible. The buddhas (2 of them) are very large based on conventional sizes. The gold buddha is estimated to weigh 5.5 tonnes of gold. The temple housing the buddhas are stunning in their architecture. I would visit again.
Written February 7, 2020
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Jalpesh Rojasara
Ahmedabad, India14 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
Entry fee 200 bath per person for non thai. 4 floors total. Top floor has gold ideol made of purest form of gold. 2nd and 3rd floor has museum and art gallery. Approximately 1 to 2 hr for cover all floors. You can take photos. Good place and friendly staff.
Written October 29, 2022
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Abovetheclouds
2,005 contributions
Jan 2022 • Solo
My fourth time to Bangkok but first time here. Loved it. Near Chinatown so combine it if you are in the area. Really nice. Hardly any tourists but there were quite a few locals and it was nice to observe them doing their rituals. The climb to the top is easy but in the heat, it was tough. Dress respectfully
Written January 10, 2022
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