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The Golden Buddha Temple (Wat Traimit)


     At the end of Yaowarat (china town) Road, near bangkok Hualamphong Railway Station, is a temple situated on Traimit Road. This temple is known for its famous Golden Buddha, constructed during the Sukhothai period.
     The Golden Buddha was discovered by accident as an outer Buddha image broke when it was moved and the inner Golden Buddha was revealed. The image, of solid gold, is three meters high and weighs five and a half tons. The building holding this image is open to the public everyday from 09.00 a.m. - 05.00 p.m.



More Interesting Attraction Sites
The Grand Palace | Bowonniwet Temple | The National Museum and Gallery | The National Theater | The Giant Swing | Wimanmek Teak Royal Mansion Museum | Lohaprasart | The Emerald Buddha Temple | The Marble Temple | The Golden Buddha Temple | The Golden Mount | The Parliament | The Old Prison House | The Democracy Monument
Near-by spots for joy walking and shopping
Mae Phra Thorani (Goddess of the Earth) | Phra Sumeru Fortress | Flea Market (Antique) | The Old China Town | Exotic Flower Market | Banglumpoo Shopping District

 
     
     
 

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