About this Place Of Interest

Wat Traimit, also known as the Temple of the Golden Buddha, is located at one end of Bangkok’s bustling Chinatown. The most remarkable feature of this wat that sets it apart from the rest of its peers is the fact that it is home to the world’s largest solid gold Buddha, a stunning image weighing in at 5.5 tons. Visitors can learn about the statue’s interesting history at a museum located on the third floor of the wat.

About this Learning Experience

In this Learning Experience, learners will be able to explore the purpose of symbols and their importance in bringing comfort to people throughout the ages and across cultures. This Learning Experience is suitable for Year 1 students and above.

Syllabus Content

• Apply the processes of meaning making in the Areas of Study (theme), explore the contexts in which texts are written and read, and make connections with self, other texts and the rest of the world.

Resources Needed

Notation Device