Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha Temple), Bangkok

History

Wat Traimit is a relatively modern temple in the Chinatown area of Bangkok.

What to see

The main attraction is the Golden Buddha, Phra Phuttha Maha Suwan Patimakon (พระพุทธมหาสุวรรณปฏิมากร), the world's largest solid gold Buddha image.

Getting there

Wat Traimit is within walking distance of Hua Lamphong underground (MRT) station.

Updated: March 6, 2012.

Wat Traimit mondop

Wat Traimit mondop.

Wat Traimit golden buddha

Wat Traimit Golden Buddha.

Wat Traimit mondop

Wat Traimit mondop.

Wat Traimit buddha image

Wat Traimit Buddha image.

Wat Traimit celestial

Wat Traimit celestial guardian in gold leaf on black lacquer.

Wat Traimit Golden Buddha

Wat Traimit Golden Buddha.

Wat Traimit making merit

Making merit at Wat Traimit.

Wat Traimit Rahu

Sculpture of Rahu at Wat Traimit.