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Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)

661 Chaoren Krung Rd, Bangkok, Thailand
02 225 9775
Ranked #15 of 247 attractions in Bangkok
4.5 of 5 stars 263 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Monuments/ Statues
Description: 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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Tezpur, Assam
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Cant believe such a large statue is of solid gold! But then thats what every one said it is. Simply amazing. And so is the story behind it. But couldn't take good snaps as some construction work was going on inside the sanctum.

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Mangalore, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

5 tons of solid gold buddha!!!! WOW!!! nice to see the devotion of the buddhists

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mississauga
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

very grand and massive, was not a must see on my list but we wanted to see most temples in Bangkok, they are all very similar

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

A must see and visit for travelers. Just a slight warning for old aged people, there aint no escalator or lift to take you up four floors. But once you get there, it is indeed quite mystical. In front of you sits a 50 feet high statute of Buddha, claimed to be made in 40 tones of gold. Worth a... More

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Perth, Australia
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We did see the buddha on a day trip we went on which was almost free from the government we just had to pay the taxes only and they picked us up at the hotel, it was a beautiful and peaceful experience and worth it when you see the photos, I would definitely recommend it.

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ITALY
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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

should be on your must see places ...avisit to the golden Buddha .. great place

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Singapore, Singapore
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Wat Traimit is about 10mins walk away from hua lamphong station. It is not easy to find this place however it was worth the visit. The golden buddha is really shiny and beautiful. There are lots of climbing before you will reach the top where the golden buddha is sited.

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Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

If you Thailand wihtout visiting this place.... seems you have never been to Thailand.

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Perth
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Wat Traimit is another wat you might want to visit when in Bangkok. There is actually an entry fee of 40 bath to see the buddha on the 4th floor, some people just don't care about getting a ticket as nobody is checking them. There is a higher fee if you want to see some exhibition on 2nd and 3rd... More

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Brisbane Australia
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Another amazing sight in the land of smiles. This temple is stunningly beautiful and so important. The golden buddha is a sight to behold. A very cultural attraction and worth seeing. No entry fee but you must dress accordingly.

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