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Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha Temple)

Bangkok, Thailand

Home to the world's largest solid gold Buddha statue, weighing 5.5 tons and worth over $250 million.

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This 700-year-old statue was disguised under plaster for centuries until accidentally revealed in 1955. The temple museum tells the fascinating story of how this treasure remained hidden through wars and invasions. Located in Chinatown, it's perfect to combine with exploring the nearby street food markets and gold shops.

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