Practical information
- Location
- Bangkok (Chinatown), Bangkok · 13.73808, 100.51398
- Dress code
- Dress politely: long sleeves, trousers or a knee-length skirt; no sleeveless, crop, tight or revealing tops. Take off your shoes before entering the chapel or other buildings. (source: thailand.go.th)
- Period
- Probably early Rattanakosin; current name since 1940
Opening hours and entrance fee: no reliable source found, so not listed. Ask on site or check the official website.
About Wat Traimit
Wat Traimit stands at the edge of Bangkok's Chinatown and is home to a gleaming seated Buddha made of solid gold, more than three metres tall. For centuries the statue was hidden under a layer of plaster, and its true material was only discovered in the 20th century. Today it sits in a white marble hall reached by stairs, with good views over Yaowarat Road. The same building houses the Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Center, which tells the story of Bangkok's Chinese community. Combine a visit with a street-food walk through Chinatown.
Highlights
- Golden Buddha A solid gold seated Buddha, long hidden under plaster.
- Heritage centre An exhibition on the history of Chinatown.
- Chinatown location Yaowarat's food streets are a short walk away.
Tips for Wat Traimit
- Cover your shoulders and knees and take off your shoes before you enter a temple building.
- Combine your visit with Wat Saket, about 2 km away as the crow flies.
More photos of Wat Traimit
Illuminated temple above Chinatown at night, Wat Traimit Photo: Nawit science · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Gilded pavilion on the temple terrace, Wat Traimit Photo: Marcin Konsek · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wat Traimit on the map
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Frequently asked questions about Wat Traimit
Where is Wat Traimit?
Wat Traimit is in Bangkok (Chinatown), Bangkok province, in central Thailand.
What is Wat Traimit known for?
Wat Traimit stands at the edge of Bangkok's Chinatown and is home to a gleaming seated Buddha made of solid gold, more than three metres tall. Highlights include Golden Buddha, Heritage centre and Chinatown location.
How old is Wat Traimit?
Probably early Rattanakosin; current name since 1940.