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Wat Traimit from Khaosan Road.
Wat Traimit houses the Golden Buddha, an extraordinary solid-gold image in a richly decorated temple near Chinatown.
How to get there ↓DISCOVER WAT TRAIMIT
Why visit Wat Traimit?
Wat Traimit houses the Golden Buddha, an extraordinary solid-gold image in a richly decorated temple near Chinatown. The visit pairs naturally with Yaowarat's food streets and heritage lanes.
What to look for at Wat Traimit
See the exhibition spaces for the statue's history.
THE PRACTICAL PART
How to get to Wat Traimit from Khaosan Road
Travel from Sam Yot MRT to Wat Mangkon, then walk into Chinatown, or use the river boat toward Ratchawong.
Journey times depend on traffic, boat line, walking pace and transfers. Check the live route and the attraction’s current opening status on your travel day.
Get live directions ↗REAL PLACE PHOTOGRAPHY
Wat Traimit in pictures
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Images are linked to their Wikimedia Commons sources. Availability and appearance at the attraction can change.
FIND IT ON THE MAP
Where is Wat Traimit?
The marker shows the destination. Use directions for a route from Khaosan Road and confirm the live journey before setting off.