Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha)

Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha), Bangkok

In Bangkok's Chinatown, Wat Traimit guards a Sukhothai-era Buddha of solid gold, about 3 meters tall and weighing roughly 5.5 tonnes. Hidden for centuries beneath plaster, it was revealed by accident in 1955 when dropped during a move.

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Location

Coordinates: 13.73805556, 100.51361111

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