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Wat Pho

(วัดพระเชตุพนวิมลมังคลารามฯ)

Buddhist Temple

พระบรมมหาราชวัง, พระนคร

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Wat Pho

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"A lot less crowded than the Grand Palace but with giant Buddha."(11 Tips)
"You can get an excellent Thai massage at the massage school here."(16 Tips)
"Beautiful temple in the heart of Bangkok."(4 Tips)
"Beautiful temple complex."(4 Tips)

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Jesse JohnstonApril 9, 2015
Easily the most interesting and one of the largest temples in Bangkok. I highly recommend you visit soon after opening to avoid the crowds, and dress appropriately (no exposed knees or shoulders).
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HarryJune 25, 2016
Reclining Budha statue is huge and very beautiful. It is open 8:30am to 6:30pm every day. Tuktuk guys cheat people by taking to back gate and say it's closed until 1:30pm. Don't trust them.
The White HouseNovember 20, 2012
During his visit to Bangkok, President Obama and Secretary Clinton viewed the Vihan of the Reclining Buddha while touring the Wat Pho Royal Monastery. Read more
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Taz (✿╹◡╹)August 14, 2018
One of the best temples. No need to buy any long garnement- can be borrowed from staff before entering the main shrine. Do explore beyond the main building!
Kris AdriantoSeptember 26, 2014
admission fee is 100B. Don't lose your ticket, you can get free cold drink water by showing your ticket inside. You have to dress properly to go inside the building of the reclining Buddha
Andrea WeRockTourMarch 1, 2015
You must to see this temple in Bkk, wifi is free. Don't wast your time to pay an expensive price to get a Thai Massage at the school. In Bkk you usual find this massage for a reasonable price.
Marcel BAugust 23, 2016
Compared to the near Grand Palace area, this is like heaven on Eaeth. Calm, relaxed, easier on the rules, not that crowded, and much better orgainzed. If you have to pick, pick this one!
EvrenMay 30, 2017
The temple takes you to the ancient times in Bangkok and the reclining buddha makes you impressed with its size. The environment in the temple cools you down and makes you relax. A must-see place...
Simple DiscoveriesJune 17, 2016
Show up after the temple has closed, around dusk/sunset and enter by the South gate off Chetuphon Rd. The guards will let you in to wander & you'll have the place to yourself to take photos.
Angel LisaDecember 4, 2018
Visit Grand Palace first and then Wat Pho,BEWARE of scams, dont ask the locals much, they may explain stuff to u n then lead u to a tuk tuk, which wud take u forcefully to a jewellery store enroute!
Shayan NaveedJune 21, 2016
Massive temple complex. Houses the largest reclining Buddha image. Ticket price is 100b for foreigners
Shana LeighMarch 25, 2019
This place is very beautiful and historical. Take your time and wander, be kind, humble, and conscious of others trying to take photos too. Also, make sure you’re covered. They’re strict.
Yarn LamMay 4, 2019
Enter the hall when the tour groups aren’t around and the walk around the reclining Buddha is more pleasant. At Buddha’s feet you can walk around the outside walls to avoid the photo crowd.
Eva DragoAugust 1, 2016
Known as Wat Po, this is one of the most spectacular temples in town. Beautiful at sunrise/sunset. Houses an enormous, reclining golden buddha. Also has a Thai massage school.
Cass GrimmFebruary 13, 2018
Beautiful temple complex. It’s definitely less crowded than Grand Palace. Bring a hat and or sunscreen on a sunny day, almost no shade there. Also, wear long pants and a shirt
Dale Derham SmithOctober 18, 2016
Beautiful place. Get there when it opens at 8 am to see it in the early morning light. Go to ordination hall (Phra Ubhosot) as well as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha.
Calvin LavelleJune 23, 2017
Excellent experience, full of culture and at an affordable price. BEWARE - scammers outside will tell you the temple is closed until the late afternoon and try to sell you a tuk tuk, ignore them!
Just JourneysMarch 26, 2015
A temple where you can enjoy without hurry or crowd, as you can walk peacefully at your own time. A little bit of crowd in front of the Reclining Buddha. Admission fee: 100THB.
ChaeryMarch 24, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Do not miss Thai Yoga class!! It is free and everyone can enjoy the class from 8 am to 8.30 in front of the Watpo massage center!
Alexandra W.FDecember 10, 2015
Must see in Bangkok great place. If you are not dressed propperly you can borrow scarfs inside. Save more time there, explore the whole location and go in the afternoon past 3.pm you will enjoy more
d felesMarch 25, 2017
We ended up spending 3+ hours here. Read about the symbolism behind the different positures of Buddha and see it in real (500+ statues) Our favorite was the Wednesday afternoon Buddha. Go for it!
Sébastien AubryJuly 15, 2017
Loved it,so many different temples within the compound . A very interesting day out . Make sure you donate your 20 Bath to put your 101 coins in the copper pots.
KJanuary 11, 2016
Recommend going towards the end of the day. When the sun is setting, that's when the temple is at its best.
MoocuJuly 15, 2012
Wat Pho is a temple of king#1 of Rattanakosin. There're important pagodas of king#1-4 of Rattanokosin. Architecture style is mixed between Thai&Chinese. There's also the big reclining buddha here.
Anastasiya SurikovaNovember 9, 2017
Very nice, quiet and beautiful place! No Chinese tourists is a great plus! Recommend it!
YanchevMay 22, 2016
The dresscode is not so strict as in the Grand Palace. It's really beautiful and must visit when you are in Bangkok!
Harika BiliciDecember 28, 2014
Get in and walk around once more if you want to be in the moment and enjoy the beauty and magnificence of this piece of art. First time is just for being enchanted and taking pictures!
Punnapope SaipetchAugust 18, 2020
So heavenly and peaceful. Good for photoshoots but be reminded of appropriateness and manners. Behave with respect at the place!!
DrewskiJanuary 1, 2018
Beautiful temple(s) and reclining Buddha is very cool, but not a must-see compared to the Grand Palace and Wat Arun if you're pressed for time in my opinion.
chit goksOctober 19, 2018
Your entrance ticket comes with a free water bottle
Tawan VorathamNovember 20, 2018
Known also as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha - 46m long, 15m high. Also the first Thai massage school, just next to the Grand Palace. THB 100 fee.
CJAugust 12, 2017
Impressive building decorations. Good exhibition of the history, art and culture. Spent much more time than we planed
kamae chiJune 9, 2014
The most beautiful reclining buddha in Thailand, you can learn Ancient Thai massage here.! You will see Chedies of King Rama 1-4, 99 stupas around the temple and Chinese statues at doors
Emma ClarkMay 18, 2013
my fav place I visited, so much to see, food stalls inside, massage college inside also offering free 30 min massages, heaven! Dress appropriately for the reclining buddha!
Rakhman MuliawanJanuary 2, 2019
one of must visit place in Bangkok, for me juat good to know
Frankie MJuly 9, 2019
Beautiful temple in the heart of Bangkok. Go after 4 pm for less crowds.
tigz de palmaDecember 4, 2016
definitely worth a visit. be prepared for tons of tourist and taking your shoes off before you walk in.
ThaiTourismGuideOctober 19, 2014
Bangkok City and Temple TourVisit to Wat Traimitr Temple of the Golden Buddha this is the world’s largest solid gold Buddha, cast about nine centuries ago. Wat Pho Wat Benchamabophit Read more
Robert P.March 20, 2013
There are 108 bronze bowls in the corridor indicating the 108 auspicious characters of Buddha. People drop coins in these bowls as it is believed to bring good fortune
Ro JDecember 22, 2012
Must do if you're in Bangkok. The architecture is spectacular. Be prepared to be fleeced by the cabbies since there is no MRT or BTS stop nearby. Do not take a tuk-tuk!
Punnapope SaipetchSeptember 19, 2019
A beautiful temple but quite crowded with both local and foreign tourists especially on weekends
Kimberley CDecember 28, 2014
Not sure if they offer maps but it was difficult to navigate through all the temples inside the complex. There was a time I was going in circles. Reclining Buddha was amazing
Tuộc BạchMarch 22, 2015
Peaceful place. Amazing ancient architecture. 100baht/ticket and you'll get a bottle of water for free.
ThannawattDecember 10, 2011
Wat Pho is the birthplace of traditional Thai massage.Wat Pho is the largest and oldest wat in Bangkok and is home to more than 1,000 Buddha images, more than any other temple in the country.
AlexNovember 30, 2014
Entrance fee 10baht. Apart from the famous reclining Buddha there are plenty of things to see inside this wat!
Gordon MeiFebruary 9, 2017
There's a dress code, but mainly just avoid very short shorts or backless shirts. But I think they offer bathrobe-like clothing for cover just in case. Remember to remove shoes in any Buddha rooms.
Shangri-La BangkokMarch 5, 2012
Wat Pho or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha was built in the reign of King Phetracha during the Ayutthaya Kingdom and is one of the oldest and largest Buddhist temples in Thailand.
Aaron KendallApril 20, 2013
Be sure to have someone show you how to use the tubes of divination sticks for good luck and cultural bliss. Do not pass up this reclining Buddha, he's truly breathe taking.
National Geographic Traveller (UK)October 6, 2014
Queue up for a pummelling at Wat Pho (www.watpho.com), set in the temple complex housing the reclining Buddha. Hard to beat at 400 baht (£8) an hour. Read more
Reyan LiApril 7, 2015
Big Buddha and nice garden. Be careful with the taxi drivers outside. They cheated us that the temple is closed and tried to direct us to flea market with a ride.

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