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Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit) vs The Golden Mount (Wat Saket)

Both are rated very highly by writers. Overall, The Golden Mount is the choice of most writers compared to Temple of the Golden Buddha. The Golden Mount ranks #9 in Bangkok with recommendations from 5 sources like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.

Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
8 / 10
661 Chaoren Krung Road, Talad Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The actual temple has little architectural merit, but off to its side is a small chapel containing the world's largest solid-gold Buddha, cast about nine centuries ago in the Sukhothai style." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Wat Traimit, thought to date from the 13th century, would hardly rate a second glance if not for its astonishing Buddha image." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"At the top of Wat Traimit Wittayarama, the Royal Temple in Bangkok that houses the Golden Buddha, is a series of bells that can be rung for good luck." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Before heading to Chinatown, make a 30-minute stop at Wat Traimit to see the Golden Buddha." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"Wat Traimit contains a 10ft-tall solid gold Buddha. Pahurat, to the south-east of Chinatown, is Bangkok’s lively Indian community. " Full review
The Golden Mount (Wat Saket)
The Golden Mount (Wat Saket)
8 / 10
344 Chakkraphat Diphong Road, Bang Bat, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A well-known landmark, the towering gold chedi of Wat Saket, also known as the Golden Mount, was once the highest point in the city." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Wat Saket is easily recognized by its golden chedi, atop a fortresslike hill near busy Ratchadamnoen Road and Banglampoo." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Even if you're wát-ed out, you should tackle the brisk ascent to the Golden Mount (Phu Khao Thong). Serpentine steps wind through an artificial hill shaded by gnarled trees, and past..." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Assembled from canal diggings, the Golden Mount (Phu Khao Thong) was intended by Rama III to be clad as a giant chedi." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The mound is crowned by a fortress topped with the gilded chedi (tower-reliquary) of Wat Saket." Full review
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From the top, there is a superb view of the River Chao Phraya and the royal district.
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