


The temple of the Golden Buddha, also known as Wat Traimit, shelters the world’s largest gold Buddha image. It is thought to be over 800 years old and weighs over 5,500 kg.



By Carrie on July 5, 2007



The temple of the Golden Buddha, also known as Wat Traimit, shelters the world’s largest gold Buddha image. It is thought to be over 800 years old and weighs over 5,500 kg.



Posted in Photography, Thailand Travel Guide, Travel Advice | Tagged Bangkok, Buddhism, Photo Essay | 2 Responses
Originally from Ottawa, Canada, Carrie Kellenberger has kept a home base with her husband in Asia since 2003. Carrie and her husband offer free ESL teacher placement services around the world through their company, Reach To Teach. She is also a freelance writer, editor, and photographer in Taiwan. Visit www.carriekellenberger.com for more information.
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Loved to see your BKK pics! Ansd also the others. I’ve posted some from Bangkok at
http://blogtrotta80s.blogspot.com/search/label/Thailand
from a 1983 visit. The statues are looking much better now…
Thanks also for your visit to Blogtrotter. Would love to have your comments.
Thanks for the link. I spent some time looking at your blog last night. Jeesh…you’ve been everywhere!