Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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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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Neighbourhood: Rattanakosin (Bangkok Old City)
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- Hua Lamphong • 5 min walk
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- darkwing4Niedenstein, Germany185 contributionsNo gold leaf...You should definitely see the golden Buddha. Away from the tourist crowds there is a nice temple complex with a Buddha made of solid gold - weighing just 5.5 tons and with a somewhat absurd history. View! It's surprising that with the current price of gold, security precautions are poor.Visited March 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 21 March 2024
- keith yWigginton, United Kingdom39 contributionsGolden Budha visitGetting to the temple is straightforward. I used the MRT and got off at Hua Lamphong station exit 1 which took you out opposite the rail station and a junction. I must have had the look off a confused tourist as an elderly fruit seller pointed in the direction of what I assumed was the temple. After buying some fruit I wandered off in that direction and after 5-6 minutes the temple appears out of nowhere. It does appear lost in its position. The ticket booth is set off to the right hand side and after paying the 100 baht ( for which I would have been happy paying more), I wandered to the bottom of the stairs past a gazebo abbled to show your tickets , but no staff were present. After walking up the stairs with clearly labeled directions I reached the top where there are ample racks to take off your footwear. There was a lift for the less mobile. I was there mid afternoon, and although hot and humid, it was not very busy. You are able to walk round the Budha to appreciate it from all sides but I still could not comprehend it was solid gold. All together an interesting visit that you should allow 30-60 minutes to appreciate the site.Visited March 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 March 2024
- macedonboyGlasgow, United Kingdom1,86,307 contributionsHuge Statue of Buddha Made of GoldThis temple is most famous for housing a solid gold statue of Buddha in meditation and calling the earth to witness. The statue is thought to have been created an incredible 600 years ago during the Sukhothai Dynasty. You have to climb about 3 storeys to see the sanctum, but it’s worth it.Visited April 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 12 April 2024
- Balasubramanian RChennai (Madras), India807 contributionsBangkok Golden BuddhaTemple of the Golden Buddha (wat traimit) is one of the tourist attraction in Bangkok city. It is located in the busy area of the city. The seated Buddha is made of Gold made of about 5.5 tons of gold and it is located in Wat Traimit temple.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 12 April 2024
- Hungry-sailor86San Fernando La Union, Philippines753 contributionsTruly mesmerisingThis temple is mesmerising. It is incredible to see how much gold is used in devotion for a teacher that lived such a simple life and shows the devout reverence he is held in. My young son was amazed by what he was seeing and his attention was fully occupied for the trip. We stayed for an hour, heard all about the temple and wandered around observing the daily routines. Well worth a visit!Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten 17 June 2024
- lucamCaponago, Italy501 contributionsInteresting and unusualBuddhist temple located near Chinatown district. Interesting for the vertical structure and quite different than other temples in Bangkok. The entrance fee costs 100 THB and is worth them all. The part at the top of the temple houses the statue of the golden buddha. Compared to other temples it is a little less touristy and with a more intimate atmosphere. To seeVisited October 2024Travelled soloWritten 31 October 2024
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reiya1999
2,581 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
It is the largest gold Buddha statue in the world. It is almost entirely made of pure gold, and is said to be worth 12 billion yen. The nearest station is MRT Hua Lamphong Station. The museum is an additional fee, but I think you can pass it up. There are many outdoor stalls in the area, and they were crowded with tourists. It is also close to Yarawat (Chinatown). You can take photos, but videography is prohibited. You must also remove your hat.

Written 10 December 2023
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Maratom64
Germany1,875 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
If you have visited the Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Pho, Wat Traimit is certainly no longer a must-see in Bangkok. Despite everything, it is very nice if you are nearby in China Town. You can reach the top level via 3 levels, where the massive gold Buddha statue is located in a temple. The relatively small temple complex is very well maintained and after 45 minutes you are done. Entrance fee 100 Baht.

Written 1 February 2024
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Frank D
Slidell, LA1,361 contributions
Dec 2021
The Golden Buddha is solid gold and about 5 1/2 tons worth something in excess of $38,000,000. It's on the 4th floor of a large shrine and the ceilings are tall. I think Buddha helped me make that climb... it took a little while though.
Very long ago the Buddha was covered in plaster to disguise it from an enemy then invading Thailand.
In the 1930s the temple where it was residing was abandoned and Buddha along with it - temporarily. After moving the Buddha to a new home it was later discovered, in 1955, that there was a golden treasure beneath the plaster.
Very long ago the Buddha was covered in plaster to disguise it from an enemy then invading Thailand.
In the 1930s the temple where it was residing was abandoned and Buddha along with it - temporarily. After moving the Buddha to a new home it was later discovered, in 1955, that there was a golden treasure beneath the plaster.
Written 21 December 2021
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Renu R
Bengaluru, India14 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
Average and a commercial Buddha Temple. One can totally give it a pass. There is entry ticket for all visitors and only female are insisted to cover their sleeves and below their knee. Men can wear shorts. Scarfs can be rented to cover hand and knee at 100THB. Having visited many monasteries in India (Tawang, the largest in India) and Bylakuppe this is a very ordinary and average visit!
Written 4 September 2022
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fabrixx
Scandicci, Italy1,367 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I visited it in the morning before going to chinatown. Very hot day. I recommend a frappe in the bar out front. I only visited the Buddha and not the museum.
I perceived a less touristy air as if it were more lived in by the locals than other similar places in the city. But people sitting on the sides meditating. I thought long trousers were required but they let in men in shorts.
I perceived a less touristy air as if it were more lived in by the locals than other similar places in the city. But people sitting on the sides meditating. I thought long trousers were required but they let in men in shorts.

Written 7 October 2023
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David
Oxford, UK1,921 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
A 37.1 million dollar statue In the middle of bustling Chinatown. And that's on 2003 values....
Fascinating to think that for hundreds of years it was covered in plaster in a minor pagoda to hide its true value from invaders.
The Temple building itself was built to house the statue and was unveiled in 2010.
The museum about the state's origins provides an understanding of how such statues are made, albeit it is currently undergoing some renovation.
Fascinating to think that for hundreds of years it was covered in plaster in a minor pagoda to hide its true value from invaders.
The Temple building itself was built to house the statue and was unveiled in 2010.
The museum about the state's origins provides an understanding of how such statues are made, albeit it is currently undergoing some renovation.
Written 20 July 2022
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juSS
308 contributions
Nov 2019 • Family
Again the architecture here is brilliant. There is so much detail. Including in the walls as you are going up the stairs to the temple, a piece with an elephant statue protruding from the wall. And the golden Buddha is hard to take your eyes off - extremely shiny! Again there is so much more inside and around the temple to see and take in.
Whether alone or especially if you are with a tour group be aware of random locals who try to sell you things outside this temple. There was a random man who decided to take a photo of our family whilst we had asked a guide to take a photo for us. We found this odd but then he disappeared. Later as we were leaving the temple he produces badges with photos of us at the temple. It was quite nice but he started with some ridiculous prices. The badges are bit of great quality and wear over time so if you want a souvenir negotiate the price! We assumed our guide was part of the arrangement but cannot be sure.
Whether alone or especially if you are with a tour group be aware of random locals who try to sell you things outside this temple. There was a random man who decided to take a photo of our family whilst we had asked a guide to take a photo for us. We found this odd but then he disappeared. Later as we were leaving the temple he produces badges with photos of us at the temple. It was quite nice but he started with some ridiculous prices. The badges are bit of great quality and wear over time so if you want a souvenir negotiate the price! We assumed our guide was part of the arrangement but cannot be sure.
Written 23 August 2020
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Wikumj
Redhill, UK433 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
I wouldn't say this is essential if you've doing the other major temples in Bangkok. It is nearby Chinatown so you could pair it with a visit there if you have the time, but it's not essential. There is a solid gold buddha inside the temple which is the distinguishing feature
Written 3 December 2023
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Vlad R
St. Petersburg, Russia5,419 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
It was at the Temple of the Golden Buddha that our walking tour of Bangkok began. Entrance - 100 baht. In shorts you can, but with bare shoulders - no. The temple is beautiful. A golden Buddha sits in the center of the temple. You can ring the bells when leaving. The sound is beautiful and peaceful.

Written 30 August 2023
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BTS1972
Munich, Germany3,743 contributions
Mar 2023
Yes, the Golden buddha is about 5.5 to of Gold. Speaking of the material worth, this is very impressive - especially for a rather poor people like the Thai. If the statue's age of about 700 years is correct, this clearly indicates the religious importance of this temple. But besides the statue, there is nothing to see. The entrance fee is doubled to now THB 100 for the statue and THB 200 for the complex. If you are in the area - you may want to visit the statue. If not, the temple is more or less standard architecture. You have already seen and documented it.
Written 26 March 2023
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No fees...there's strict dress code.
No shorts & open shoulders...at the entrance need to leave your shoes outside.
Written 8 October 2019
本堂の入り口付近にはありました。寺院の周辺にも何軒もありますが、レスターを優勝に導いたというお守りはどうも違うようです。そちらをご希望なのなら聞けば教えてくれそうです。
Written 12 May 2019
Mình muốn mua sợi chỉ đỏ được sư thầy trì chú nhưng mình không qua bên Thái Lan được thì có cách nào gửi về cho mình được không ạ?
Written 12 January 2019
Cobran pero no recuerdo cuanto
Written 11 January 2018
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