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Wat Pho: Wat Pho
xiquinho
  • By xiquinho on September 23, 2004
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  • Wat Pho - Bangkok
    Wat Pho
    by xiquinho
    One of Bangkok's oldest and largest temples, Wat Pho is famous for its gigantic, gold-plated, reclining Buddha. The temple has an enormous collection of Buddha images and is the centre for the teaching and preservation of traditional Thai medicine. Visitors may like to schedule time for a traditional Thai massage here.

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  • Phone: 02-221-991
  • Directions: The entrance to Wat Pho is on Chetuphon road. Entrance is 20B. It's open every day, opening hours are from 08.00am to 5.00pm, with a break from 12.00pm to 1.00pm.
  • Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com/
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    Wat Pho: Bangkok: Wat Pho
    idy
  • By idy on June 30, 2005
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  • Wat Pho's famous reclining buddha - Bangkok
    Wat Pho's famous
    reclining buddha
    by idy
    Originally built in the 16th century, Wat Pho is Thailand's largest and oldest temple. It features Thailand's largest reclining buddha (46 metres long and 15 metres high) and also houses the country's largest collection of buddha images.

    The temple was almost completely rebuilt by King Rama I in 1781. Today, it is also the national headquarters for the teaching and preservation of traditional Thai medicine.

    Visitors should get a massage at Wat Pho's massage school at the eastern end of the compound. It costs about 180baht for an hour-long massage or 100baht for a 30-minute session. Wat Pho-trained masseurs and masseuses are highly regarded for their technique and expertise.

    An entrance fee of 20baht is charged. It's open daily from 8am to 5pm. The ticketing booth is closed daily from 12pm to 1pm.

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  • Phone: 02-221-991
  • Directions: Coming from the Chao Phraya, alight at Tha Tien Pier.
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    Wat Pho: Wat Pho, yai wang !
    ChuckG
  • By ChuckG on September 4, 2003
  • Bangkok Page by ChuckG
  • Architectural details - Bangkok
    Architectural details
    by ChuckG
    Rebuilt in the 1780s by Rama I, Wat Pho is really worth the visit. It has a traditional medicine center (including a massage center, closed when i was there).

    The Reclining Buddha is a most see. Check out it's feet. The details are just amazing.

    The Main house (Main Bot) has a big shrine with a meditating Buddha. It's also all Gold plated and amazing by all the details in it's tiniest parts.

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  • Phone: 02-221-991
  • Directions: The entrance to Wat Pho is on Chetuphon road. Entrance is 20B. It's open every day, opening hours are from 08.00am to 5.00pm, with a break from 12.00pm to 1.00pm.
  • Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com/
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    Wat Pho: Visiting Wat Pho
    dragontml
  • By dragontml on July 29, 2004
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  • sleeping Buddha - Bangkok
    sleeping Buddha
    by dragontml
    Shoes need to be removed and it's quite amazing once you're inside...

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  • Phone: 02-221-991
  • Directions: The entrance to Wat Pho is on Chetuphon road. Entrance is 20B. It's open every day, opening hours are from 08.00am to 5.00pm, with a break from 12.00pm to 1.00pm.
  • Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com/
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    Wat Pho: The Big Gold Lying Budda in...
    myrk
  • By myrk on August 24, 2002
  • Bangkok Page by myrk
  • Wat Pho - Bangkok
    by myrk
    The Big Gold Lying Budda in Wat Po is really worth seeing!

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    Wat Pho: Another shot of the Buddha
    shivan
  • Updated By shivan on September 25, 2003
  • Bangkok Page by shivan
  • The Golden Buddha - Bangkok
    The Golden Buddha
    by shivan
    The Golden Buddha shown here is also about 10 meters high.

    Its head is far bigger that an average man. He could have eaten me in one single bite.

    This is a clear example of this area's ancient richness. Now things seem to be changed a lot.
    This place is definitely stunning.

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    Wat Pho: Wat Pho
    pmarshuk
  • Updated By pmarshuk on May 25, 2003
  • Bangkok Page by pmarshuk
  • Wat Pho - Bangkok
    by pmarshuk
    The decorations on Thai buildings is amazing. Here is the Viharn of the Reclining Buddha in Wat Pho.

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  • Phone: 02-221-991
  • Directions: The entrance to Wat Pho is on Chetuphon road. Entrance is 20B. It's open every day, opening hours are from 08.00am to 5.00pm, with a break from 12.00pm to 1.00pm.
  • Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com/
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    Wat Pho: The feet of the Buddha are...
    jnyvegas
  • By jnyvegas on August 25, 2002
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  • Wat Pho - Bangkok
    by jnyvegas
    The feet of the Buddha are made with mother-of-pearl.

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    Wat Pho: Wat Pho
    pmarshuk
  • Updated By pmarshuk on May 25, 2003
  • Bangkok Page by pmarshuk
  • Wat Pho - Bangkok
    by pmarshuk
    This 200 year old Wat is the largest in wat in Bangkok and home to the famous 46 metre long Reclining Buddha. Around the 20 acres of grounds are 95 chedis of various sizes. Also in the grounds is Bangkok's best known centre for traditional Thai massage.

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  • Phone: 02-221-991
  • Directions: The entrance to Wat Pho is on Chetuphon road. Entrance is 20B. It's open every day, opening hours are from 08.00am to 5.00pm, with a break from 12.00pm to 1.00pm.
  • Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com/
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    Wat Pho: Wat Pho
    Zarah
  • Updated By Zarah on March 6, 2004
  • Bangkok Page by Zarah
  • Reclining buddha at Wat Pho - Bangkok
    Reclining buddha at Wat Pho
    by Zarah
    This is one of the temples you must visit when in Bangkok. It's a 15 minute walk from the Grand Palace or a 30 baht cab ride. This is the home to over 1,000 buddhas and the impressive reclining buddha.

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  • Phone: 02-466-3167
  • Directions: From this pier take a cross river ferry to Wat Arun.
  • Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com/
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