Experts' Choice Award Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
What the experts agree on
Home to the world's largest solid-gold Buddha—a 10ft masterpiece cast nine centuries ago—Wat Traimit is worth a quick 30-minute detour despite the temple's modest architecture. The ornate golden statue is the unmissable draw here.
“Before heading to Chinatown, make a 30-minute stop at Wat Traimit to see the Golden Buddha.”
– Travel + Leisure
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 "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 "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
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
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