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    Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit): Tours & Tickets

    7,930 Reviews
    #20 of 658 things to do in Bangkok
    Sights & Landmarks, Sacred & Religious Sites
    Closed Now: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    661 Chaoren Krung Road | Talad Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
    Open today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    “solid gold”(434 reviews)
    “chinatown area”(47 reviews)
    “worth a visit”(150 reviews)
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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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    Hours Today: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    661 Chaoren Krung Road | Talad Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
    Chinatown / Yaowarat
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Stunning

    Five and a half tonnes of solid gold... beautiful statue in beautiful but very small temple. Just lovely.

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank 318nd
    Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile
    Peaceful place

    Buddha statue is completely made of gold . Very peacefull place . Have good vibes.. must visit if u r in Bangkok

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank PruthvikH
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    Edward

    Take your shoes off and stay for a prayer 🙏 The smell of the fresh flowers and the peacefulness is worship by its self.

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank tilden49
    Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile
    ok to visit when in chinatown

    40baht entrance fee to view the golden buddha, on the top, 4th floor. just a small hall. have to remove the shoes, and must dress decently. else will have to rent the scarf or dress before entering. nothing much actually, just spent maybe 15mins there....More

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank Samantha_SSc
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Golden Buddha

    An interesting temple and great learning the history of the Golden Buddha, you are on two minutes away from exploring Chinatowns Gold shops by day and great outdoor restaurants by night

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank merriott1
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    ANOTHER TEMPLE TO VISIT

    This temple offers you an experience of how they respect and profess their faith in every corner of this place.

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank maryrose C
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Way traimit- golden Buddha temple.

    A must visit when in Bangkok. Take a tuktuk from the nearest brt. You have to buy entry tickets to visit this temple. The tall golden Buddha is awesome giving you the feel of tranquility even in his splendour. Lift is also provided for those...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank PoornimaNataraja
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Good visit

    Visited 2018. Had a lovely visit to see the golden Buddha. Wasn’t the best location as was very out of the way but was good to see. Very busy but just amazing to see.

    Date of experience: April 2019
    Thank Paige0812
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    One to visit when in Bangkok

    Visited here as part of a temple tour. The buildings and artefacts are amazing, apparently it's the largest golden Buddha in the world. You probably need a good couple of hours or even longer to wander around and a good look at everthing - just...More

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank travelbag3011
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Dress Code- please follow!

    This temple is HUGE! And please take a second to stop and see the level of detail in the walls, ceilings, altars, sculptures, etc. Everywhere you turn around there is some art. Our guide was super nice and patient while we took pictures and videos....More

    Date of experience: September 2019
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    Chua T
    28 February 2018|
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    Response from 319nishants | Reviewed this property |
    You can use exit 1. It walkable distance from there.
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    Response from RBan26 | Reviewed this property |
    yes better to wear covered & decent dresses since it is a religious place.
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    2 November 2017|
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    Response from seanjin689 | Reviewed this property |
    Hello, Miss Nancy, you could take the MRT, go to the station “HUA LUM PHONG”, there also the BANGKOK RAILWAYS STATION, in the station have map to golden temple, or you can ask local people you want to go “WAT TRAI MIT”. You... More
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