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Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)

2 Sanam Chai Road, Bangkok, Thailand
0-2226-0335
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Ranked #1 of 179 attractions in Bangkok
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Type: Religious Sites
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: One of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok features the famous Reclining Buddha, which is the largest in Thailand measuring more than 150 feet... more » Owner description: One of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok features the famous Reclining Buddha, which is the largest in Thailand measuring more than 150 feet in length. « less
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Very beautiful reclining Buddha. You can have a great foot massage there as the school is here. It is busy, so you have to take extra time

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Wat Pho is one of the best temples in BKK. The crown jewel is the reclining Buddha which is very impressive. Furthermore, if you look closely enough you can see that the entire surface was covered in gold leaf one tiny square at a time. The dedication that it takes to make such a piece of art is astounding and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Short and sweet: a very mellow and peaceful place on the river in BKK. We enjoyed our time there, rebound our inner peace and left happy and relaxed! One of the most beautiful Wat' in BKK.Higly recommended.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

It s just well maintained . Its a stunning master piece itself , we went there in water Taxi of around 40Baht (Quite Cheap really) . The local markets around there served good food . It was amazing experience inside. Dont Miss it

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Dunedin, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Beautiful Temple and a great way to spend a couple of hours. I suggest booking a local tour with a guide so you can fully appreciate what you are seeing. You can book a tour at any of the many local travel agents or online for minimal cost.

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Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Great Temple to see in conjunction with Grand Palace. Walking distance. Nice riverside restaurant right nearby , too.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

great buddha temple, probably the biggest in bangkok and very close to the khaosan road. worth a visit. this is where the thai school of massage originated i beleive.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

As this is a temple for Buddhist, I recomend to wear a proper dress; no shorts, no sleeveless, and no hats when you enter the recyclining Buddha, however they have this hideous shocking green robe for you to borrow for free. Pay the entry ticket for B 100 including free bottled water. Wear hats/umbrella/sunglasses as it is very hot during... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Defiantly worth a trip, and would recommend having a massage at there with one of the very good and well trained masseur, I was suffering with a frozen shoulder, the masseur could tell by just feeling it and spent extra time on it, did not have a problem after.

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Carroll, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We visited Wat Pho in May 2013 in the a.m.. Recommend tour in the a.m. during this time of year with weather conditions reaching uppers 90's and 100 degrees with humidity hitting highest in the afternoons. Well worth its 100 Baht fee with free bottle of water during visit of its grounds. We booked private tour through airport for 3... More

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