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Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
4.5
8,135 reviews
#24 of 763 things to do in Bangkok
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08:00 - 17:00
Monday
08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 17:00
Thursday
08:00 - 17:00
Friday
08:00 - 17:00
Saturday
08:00 - 17:00
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08:00 - 17:00
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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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Neighbourhood: Rattanakosin (Bangkok Old City)
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  • Hua Lamphong • 5 min walk
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BTS1972
Munich, Germany3,252 contributions
Not much to see besides the Golden Buddha
Mar 2023
Yes, the Golden buddha is about 5.5 to of Gold. Speaking of the material worth, this is very impressive - especially for a rather poor people like the Thai. If the statue's age of about 700 years is correct, this clearly indicates the religious importance of this temple. But besides the statue, there is nothing to see. The entrance fee is doubled to now THB 100 for the statue and THB 200 for the complex. If you are in the area - you may want to visit the statue. If not, the temple is more or less standard architecture. You have already seen and documented it.
Written 26 March 2023
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ruthandvern
Wilton, CA15,219 contributions
Stunning simple beauty
Jan 2023
This was our first stop - to see the immense "found" solid gold Buddha was thrilling. The site is part of a compound for learning. It has many buildings that are finely decorated.
Written 27 January 2023
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Niina73
167 contributions
A must see on a visit to Bangkok
Jan 2023 • Couples
Simply stunning! An honour to be able to visit . Cost us 100 baht each. Wouldn’t say you need a guide as the leaflet explains it all. Definitely a place we will recommend to anyone visiting Bangkok.
Written 25 January 2023
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina64,756 contributions
Temple of the spectacular golden Buddha
Jan 2023 • Solo
Impressively beautiful architecture, very ornate, well maintained, Buddhist temple, with awesome carvings. It is the home of a gold statue of Buddha, made of 5,500 kilograms of gold.
Written 20 January 2023
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TS&D
Portishead, UK71 contributions
Stunning!
Jan 2023 • Couples
Another must see when you visit Bangkok. Once again adhere to appropriate temple dress attire and remove shoes. The gold Buddha is quite remarkable. Solid gold and simply beautiful. You just want to stand there and soak up all the beauty.
Written 12 January 2023
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Bearwife
Shoreline, WA1,416 contributions
Nice temple
Dec 2022 • Family
Very beautiful and very commercial, this gorgeous temple requires a ticket and shoes off. Definitely worth a visit for the views and the lovely temple structure and interior.
Written 31 December 2022
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Aparna
2 contributions
Mesmerizing
Dec 2022 • Couples
The temple is really beautiful. The buddha statue is made of 15 tonnes of gold. Built 750 years ago. It shows the rich heritage of Thailand.
Written 22 December 2022
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Smith T.
Beijing, China3 contributions
Beautiful temple
Nov 2022 • Solo
One of the most popular temple in Bangkok. It’s a beautiful buddhist temple with the buddha statue made of 5.5 tone gold. Excellent!
Written 28 November 2022
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Will Mark S.
4 contributions
Great Temple
Nov 2022 • Solo
It is an extremely beautiful temple with calm and serenity. Wearing short pants and Hats are not allowed in the temple, make sure legs are fully covered.
Written 27 November 2022
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Tom L.
3 contributions
Beautiful Architecture
Nov 2022 • Friends
There is a big Golden Statue of Gautama Budda. It’s nice to watch both inside and outside the temple. It is an extremely beautiful that is not talked about enough.
Written 21 November 2022
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