Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan (Golden Buddha)
Place
4.6 (19511 reviews)
This historic temple features a gilded exterior, exhibitions & a massive golden statue of Buddha.
661 Charoen Krung Road, Khwaeng Talat Noi, Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand
+66 89 002 2700
Did You Know?
Hidden Treasure
The Golden Buddha statue, originally encased in stucco and pottery shards, weighs a staggering 5.5 tonnes (5500 kg), making it the largest solid gold Buddha statue in the world.
Ancient Journey
The Golden Buddha was moved from Sukhothai to Ayutthaya in 1403 to protect it from a Burmese invasion, highlighting the statue's historical significance and the lengths Thais went to preserve their cultural treasures.
Accidental Discovery
The true nature of the Golden Buddha was revealed in 1955 during renovations of Wat Traimit, when a crane dropped the statue, cracking the stucco and revealing the gleaming gold beneath.
Modern Marvel
Wat Traimit Withayaram Worawihan boasts a stunning four-story marble-clad ziggurat, completed in 2010, adding a modern architectural element to the ancient temple.
