There is a lot of great stuff to see in Bangkok and we decided to book a tour to see all the highlights in one day.
The tour started with a quick visit to the new Wat Traimit in Chinatown which houses the 5 ½ ton solid gold Buddha. The building housing the statue was only built in 2010. This Wat is near the main Palace complex in Bangkok's Chinatown neighborhood.
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The complex dates back to 1782 and has been expanded many times since then. The major buildings here are the Grand Palace itself which is a strange building that seems to combine several building styles and Wat Phra Kaew which houses the Emerald Buddha. This last building can be entered but photography inside is not allowed. The Buddha is dates back to approximately 43 BC in India. It is one of the most important Buddha figures in Thailand. It is always covered by solid gold clothing that is changed seasonally.
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