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See the Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit Temple

See the Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit Temple

Overview

The Wat Traimit Temple is located in the bustling Chinatown area of Bangkok; this temple is famous as it houses the largest Golden Buddha statue. This temple is a sacred temple and is visited by the locals to offer their prayers and seek blessings. Tourists must definitely visit this temple to have a spiritual experience and to know about rich culture and heritage of Thailand.

What are the important highlights of this temple?

Tourists will have a chance to have a look at the large Golden Buddha statue providing an overwhelming sight. The statue is around 10 feet tall and weighs around 5 tons and was built in between 13th-14th centuries, during the era of Sukhothai. To hide it from the invaders, it was covered with plaster, later in the 1950’s, it came to notice that the statue is made of Gold, when it was unintentionally dropped while relocating the statue.

The Wat Traimit Temple not only lets you have a glimpse of the Golden Buddha, but it provides visitors a spiritual experience and lets them know about the rich history and culture of the region. This sacred temple is famous and locals and tourists globally visit this temple to have a look at this exquisite statue and pay their respects to the lord as well.

The Wat Traimit Temple also has a museum that takes you through the history of the Golden Buddha statue and its role throughout its existence. The museum is divided into three floors, each floor exhibiting and taking you through the history of Thailand, its art, culture and history.

How to reach Wat Traimit Temple?

By MRT: Tourists can take the MRT station to Hua Lamphong Station; from here they have to opt for a short walk to Wat Traimit temple.

By BTS: Tourists can take the BTS Skytrain to National Stadium Station; from here you have to take a taxi or tuk-tuk to Wat Traimit temple.

By Taxi: Tourists can take a taxi from any part of Bangkok to Chinatown for a comfortable experience. You can directly book a taxi from your hotel to Wat Traimit Temple.