Wat Traimit
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Location: วัดไตรมิตรวิทยาราม วรวิหาร
Phone: +66 89 002 2700
Address: 661 Charoen Krung Road, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100, Thailand
Public Transit:
MRT Station: Wat Mangkon (BL25) or Hua Lamphong (BL26)
Distance: 450 meters
Time: 6-minute walk
Location Information
Detailed Access:
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Entrance Point: The main entrance is on Charoen Krung Road at the edge of Chinatown (Odeon Circle). The Golden Buddha is located on the 4th floor of the Phra Maha Mondop building.
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Landmarks: Look for the impressive four-story white marble building with golden spires. It is situated right at the gateway to Bangkok’s Chinatown.
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Proximity: Conveniently located within walking distance of the Hua Lamphong Railway Station.
Visitor Essentials:
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The Highlight: The world’s largest solid gold Buddha, weighing 5.5 tons. For centuries, it was covered in plaster to hide its value and was only rediscovered by accident in 1955.
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Museums: The building also houses the Yaowarat Chinatown Heritage Center (2nd floor) and an exhibition on the history of the Golden Buddha (3rd floor).
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Dress Code: Modest attire is required (shoulders and knees covered).
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Opening Hours: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM daily.
