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Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha)

8.3Friend Score / 10

#6 of 19 Attractions in Bangkok

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Home to the world's largest solid-gold Buddha, a 5.5-tonne, 15-foot image at the edge of Chinatown. Upstairs museums tell the story of the statue and Bangkok's Chinese community. It is small and quick to see, and the museum floors are closed on Mondays, so time your visit accordingly.

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Last verifiedJuly 15, 2026

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8.3/10
  • Value8.5
  • iconic8.0
  • excellence8.5
  • Crowd level6.5
  • Authenticity8.5
  • Accessibility8.5
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Last reviewed July 15, 2026 by AskTheCity Editorial.