Sights · Our pick in Bangkok
Wat Traimit
The Golden Buddha
About Wat Traimit
Wat Traimit stands at the western end of Yaowarat, near Hua Lamphong; its golden Buddha image is housed in a tall white hall (TAT). Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered, and take your shoes off before entering the halls.
Why it's on our list
- The Golden Buddha
- Gateway to Chinatown
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Wat Traimit before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Wat Traimit, as the crow flies.
- ASAI Bangkok Chinatown500 m6 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Wat Traimit are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest BTS and MRT stations
- Hua LamphongMRT Blue350 m4 min walk
- Wat MangkonMRT Blue650 m8 min walk
- Khlong SanAPM Gold Line1.1 km14 min walk
Key sights
- Chinatown (Yaowarat)750 mWalk 9 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 9 min
- ICONSIAM1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Jim Thompson House2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Wat Pho2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Siam Paragon2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 16 min
- The Grand Palace2.8 kmWalk 35 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Wat Arun2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Lumphini Park3.1 kmWalk 38 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Suvarnabhumi Airport26 kmCar or taxi 110 min
Main railway stations
- Hua Lamphong350 mWalk 4 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Phaya Thai (Airport Rail Link)3.1 kmWalk 38 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Krung Thep Aphiwat7.9 kmCycle 39 minCar or taxi 38 min