Golden Buddha

พระพุทธมหาสุวรรณปฏิมากร

statue in Bangkok

#13 in Bangkok / #44 in Thailand

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The Golden Buddha, located in Bangkok, Thailand, is a stunning statue made entirely of solid gold. Officially known as Phra Phuttha Maha Suwana Patimakon, it is housed in the Wat Traimit temple in the Chinatown area of Bangkok. The statue stands approximately 3 meters tall and weighs around 5.5 tons, making it the largest solid gold Buddha image in the world. The Golden Buddha dates back to the Sukhothai period and was originally covered in plaster to conceal its true value from invaders. It wasn't until the 1950s that the plaster was accidentally chipped away, revealing the magnificent gold statue underneath.

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