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Reclining Buddha - Bangkok
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Wat Pho
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Wat Pho: Be Dazzled!
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  • By sailor_p on February 22, 2006
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  • Be Dazzled by the Oldest Wat in Bangkok! - Bangkok
    Be Dazzled by the Oldest Wat
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    by sailor_p
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    Wat Pho is undisputedly the oldest and largest wat in Bangkok. The longest reclining Buddha and the largest collection of Buddha images are found right here in Thailand. The well-known reclining Buddha, 46m long and 15m high, illustrates the passing of the Buddha into nirvana. The figure has gold finishing and mother-of-pearl inlay adorns the eyes and feet of this majestic figure. During Rama III's reign, Wat Pho was an open university and it is now the headquarters for teaching and presevation of traditional Thai medicine, including Thai massage. Do note that proper attire is required for visiting Wat Pho, dressed in long dress or pants with sleeved-tops when visiting Wat Pho. Do be prepared to take off your shoes when you are in the chamber. The nearest pier is Tha Tien but for me, I alighted at Tha Chang and visited the Grand Palace before making my 10 minutes walk to Wat Pho.

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  • Phone: (662) 225-9595
  • Directions: Wat Pho is located on Sanam Chai road and Maharaj road next to the Grand Palace. It is open daily between 08:00 - 17:00 hrs, with an admission fee of 20 baht.
  • Website: http://www.watpho.com/

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    Wat Pho: The Temple of the Reclining Buddha
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  • By tashka on December 10, 2003
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  • Reclining Buddha, Bangkok - Bangkok
    Reclining Buddha, Bangkok
    by tashka
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    I didn't expect this! The statue was huge! And the temple and it's surroundings - very, very beautiful! You can exchange 20 baht and then walk along the statue putting the coins in special bowls and make a wish. Highly recommended for visiting!

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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/
  • Other Contact: http://www.into-asia.com/bangkok

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    Wat Pho: Temple of Reclining Buddha
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  • Updated By volopolo on February 27, 2008
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  • Wat Pho - Bangkok
    Wat Pho
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    Wat Pho "The Temple of Reclining Buddha". Located near Grand Palace. Wat Pho is the largest and oldest Wat - Temple in Bangkok. The full name is: Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn. The Reclining Buddha have: 15 meter high 46 meter long Information Name: Wat Pho Theme: The Buddha Image Close to: Wat Phra Khaew, Suan Saranrom Park, Chao Praya River Location: Ratanakosin Island City: Bangkok Pictures in the web: Wat Pho Admission Fee: I pay last time 20 baht Last Visit: September 2007 My Photos First Photo: The Reclining Buddha Second photo: Wat Pho Third photo: The Reclining Buddha Forth photo: Wat Pho Fifth photo: The Reclining Buddha

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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.
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    Wat Pho: Chedi's
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  • By Jmill42 on March 25, 2004
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  • Wat Pho's Smaller Chedi - Bangkok
    Wat Pho's Smaller Chedi
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    Wandering around the Wat Pho complex, you will notice many ornate structures sticking out of the ground. These are known as Chedis. They normally are bell-shaped and hold the remains of some important monk or king. Whereas in other temples you will see chedis that are round, all Wat Po's are square.

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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: RECLINING BUDDHA
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  • Updated By mamasan69 on May 12, 2005
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  • THE RECLINING BUDDHA-Bangkok. - Bangkok
    THE RECLINING BUDDHA-Bangkok.
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    My ex-girlfriend and I visited this wonderful site on my second trip to Thailand. My brother and I arrived too late to see it on my first one. The whole site that includes the Reclining Buddha is amazing. There are many temples and shrines to see before you even get to the Buddha. There are also many statues and fish ponds that are very nice to look at, while you walk around the grounds. There is also a shop to by gifts and postcards if you wish. The Reclining Buddha is something you have to see to truly enjoy, the size and beauty of it were spectacular.

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  • Phone: 02-221-991
  • Directions: The entrance to Wat Pho is on Chetuphon road. Entrance is 20bht. 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/
  • Other Contact: www.watpho.com

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    Wat Pho: Wat Pho Opening Hours
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  • By jicki on January 9, 2005
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  • Wat Pho - Bangkok
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    The entrance fee to Wat Pho is 20B. It's open every day, 08.00am to 5.00pm, with a break from 12.00pm to 1.00pm. Guides can be hired at the entrance for 150B for one person, 200B for two, 300B for three, but they're not really needed. On Sundays, you can see students being taught traditional Thai dance and music.

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  • Phone: 02-221-991
  • Website: http://www.discoverthailand.com/

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    Wat Pho: Wat Pho
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  • Updated By richiecdisc on August 15, 2005
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  • close up ornate Wat Pho - Bangkok
    close up ornate Wat Pho
    by richiecdisc
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    The site of Wat Pho dates back to the 16th century but the current buildings are from the late 1700s. It is the largest and oldest Wat in Bangkok and has the largest collection of Buddha images in the whole country. Though the Reclining Buddha was impressive, the outside of the various structures in the compound were equally interesting. You’ll need not only a very wide angle to capture the divine recliner but also a good zoom to get all the details on the outside.

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  • 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.

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    Wat Pho: Wat Pho - Round the Back Entrance
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  • Updated By Bangkokjoe on October 11, 2005
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  • Chinese Tin Hau Style Gate Guard. - Bangkok
    Chinese Tin Hau Style Gate
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    by Bangkokjoe
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    Now then. The main entrance of Wat Pho is... where all the huge tour buses are (Thai Wang Road), next to the white crenallated walls of the Grand Palace. But this back bit of Wat Pho rarely gets a look in by the tourists. You can sneak in around Maharat Road (Here's how to get there: stand with your back to the regular tourist main entrance of Wat Pho, head off to your left. 50 metres heading down to the river jetty, stop at the end of the road, don't cross the road (glance over it and you'll catch some nifty 19th century shophouses), instead hug the temple wall left as it goes around the corner. Bingo! Ten metres round the corner and there is a small gate way. In you go (not showing off your camera trying not to look like tourist). And you're in to the temple school area with some good Chinese derived shrines, neat salas, fountains and small water features, some quite subtle smaller sized chedis and... a basketball court (of course). You'll also see a few locals taking the time of day in here, treating the grounds as a sort of enclosed urban park. I was treated to four orange clad lads playing basketball; proving emphatically that Asian Men Monks Can Jump. It's dead quiet in here and way from the swarms of tourists. Costs you nothing.

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  • Directions: On Maharat Road opposite the Chinese Style Shophouses and the Bangkok Bank.

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    Wat Pho: Wat Pho - In the Front Entrance
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  • Updated By Bangkokjoe on October 11, 2005
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  • Wat Pho: Roofline, Treeline, Skyline. - Bangkok
    Wat Pho: Roofline, Treeline,
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    We are now on the main tourist drag of Wat Arun, Grand Palace, and Wat Pho. If you only manage three dabs at Thai history and architecture these three are likely to appear on your itinerary. Understandable, they're dead good. Will take you about an afternoon to visit all three. Look out for the upcountry tour parties of monks on a day trip when you are doing Wat Pho - Bangkok often gets these visits around the religious days; Thai Lent, Lord Buddha's birthday and the like. These boys add atmosphere to the place. And as many festivals crop up in rainy season you'll get to see locals enjoying their own historical sites even if it is a tad moist out. For me, the best parts to Wat Pho are the extremely long reclining Buddha with his mother of pearl soles, and some rather nifty roof tops. You get the roof tops in this pic. You can go and see the Buddha for yourself... superb toes, promise (now there's something for you to look forward to). I'll throw this bit in here as well while I'm at it. Because we were talking about it when doing the Pho. If anyone tells you Bangkok is a dirty, treeless city kindly inform them they are not looking closely enough. We bet you will see more trees than you will see locals dropping litter.

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  • Directions: Thai Wang Road, round the side of the Grand Palace.

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  • By aukjejetty on May 8, 2003
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  • Buddha's Decorated Feet - Bangkok
    Buddha's Decorated Feet
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    To Thais Wat Pho is know as Wat Phra Chetuphon, and is mainly famous for the huge Reclining Buddha statue you can see here. The highly impressive gold plated reclining Buddha is 46 meters long and 15 meters high, and is designed to illustrate the passing of the Buddha into nirvana. The feet and the eyes are engraved with mother-of-pearl decoration, and the feet also show the 108 auspicious characteristics of the true Buddha. On the left you can see a picture of Buddha's decorated feet. The large grounds of Wat Pho contain more than 1000 Buddha images in total, most from the ruins of the former capitals Ayuthaya and Sukhothai. On Sundays, you can see students being taught traditional Thai dance and music. Don't listen to anyone on the street as you try to enter telling you it's closed for a 'Buddhist holiday', 'cleaning' etc, or asking if you want to see the 'Lucky Buddha' instead - it's all part of a sophisticated gem scam.

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  • 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.

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