Wat Phra Chetuphon, Bangkok
Wat Phra Chetuphon
Wat Phra Chetuphon
4.5
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
About
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.
Suggested duration
1-2 hours
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from A$36.29
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Neighbourhood: Riverside
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Ingrida M
Limassol City, Cyprus23 contributions
Feb. 2021
Very nice place and a must visit while in Bangkok. Take your time to walk around and explore every corner.
Written 13 January 2022
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Traveller of the world
722 contributions
Jan. 2022 • Solo
This is my fourth trip to Bangkok and I had to come back here. Stunning. Really is beautiful but go early to avoid the heat. Entrance fee is cheap. If it is your first time, suggest taking a guide. There is some information in English but it is very limited. This is such an important attraction in Bangkok, you will miss a lot of the detail otherwise. The THB 200.00 entrance fee (January, 2022) includes a free small bottle of water. You will need it! Really well looked after, clean and well kept. Wear easy shoes so you can slip them on and off easily. Ladies make sure you are dressed appropriately. Wat Arun is nearby across the river so combine the two. If you are interested Museum Siam and the flower market are also in the same area. On previous trips, being one of the top attractions Wat Pho was packed. So busy. During the C-19 pandemic, we had the place to ourselves with maybe a few other visitors. You could really appreciate the beauty and take in the Wat. We were also able to get really good photographs.
Written 13 January 2022
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amsterdam05
Amsterdam, The Netherlands1,498 contributions
Dec. 2021
Very vast and beautiful complex. You can stroll around and climb some of the bigger tempels. beautiful statues all around. Nice view on the river.
Written 10 January 2022
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Cheryl L
Cheshire, UK337 contributions
Dec. 2021 • Couples
So much to see and explore here. Absolutely fascinating place to visit, you will definitely be amazed here, I cannot recommend this place highly enough. It’s a must see place and one you will never forget.
Written 8 January 2022
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Blok103
Liverpool, UK293 contributions
Dec. 2021
Great history to this place all explained through notices around the site. Wife had a massage at the massage school which she described as possibly the best she has had.
Written 8 January 2022
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juliaelmalehsachs
New York City, NY34 contributions
Dec. 2021
Totally worth it to get a guide! We learned a lot and would have not known what to look for without him! Gorgeous temple campus with lots of buildings!
Written 23 December 2021
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Frank D
Slidell, LA337 contributions
Dec. 2021
This complex has MUCH more than just the Reclining Buddha. It is a large complex and it is easy to miss a lot of it. There are a number of Buddhas / Temples on the grounds. Not unusually, also some beautiful Bonsai.
Written 19 December 2021
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Mika
3 contributions
Apr. 2021
love culture thailand and buddha difficult to understand but I still love thailand evey time i cone to bangkok i alway like this temple
Written 27 November 2021
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Bells H
5 contributions
Nov. 2021
Gorgeous temples, never seen anything like it before. Thailand is really beautiful and not many first-timers think about the temples and skip along to the islands instead--BIG MISTAKE! Make sure to visit here. Tuk-tuks aren't too expensive, and just remember to bring sunscreen since we got a little bit red :)
Written 26 November 2021
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Anne06134369188
New York City, NY4 contributions
Nov. 2021
Wat Pho, site of the reclining Buddha. Really worth a visit, the golden Buddha is massive and really hard to photograph for this reason. The site itself gets really busy and it gets really baking hot in the summer months so suggest arriving early to miss the scoring heat and the crowds. Once inside you can walk round the buddha which is under shade. Breathtakingly beautiful and really worth a visit. You can't really get a sense of the scale of the statue from photos, you need to see it for yourself. Its 46meters long. wow!!!!
Written 19 November 2021
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Maya C
Sao Paulo, SP6 contributions
Quanto tempo preciso reservar para esse passeio para conhecer (sem correr igual maluca) ?
Ist Bangkok oder Phuket wegen coranovirus gefährlich?
Franky Ba
Munich, Germany269 contributions
Kann ich ehrlich gesagt nicht beurteilen... ich würde das Auswärtige Amt, Robert Koch Institut oder ähnliche Webseiten ansehen...
woburndrakeloe@yahoo.co.uk
Bedfordshire, UK11 contributions
It looks like I had a typographical error in one of my reviews which was noticed.
Atichart Y
Bangkok, Thailand17 contributions
The word is correct, which one do you think?
lisalondonbru
Lido degli Estensi, Italy59 contributions
Dove posso acquistare i biglietti ?
vademecum
Rome, Italy42 contributions
Sul posto
Vinicius
Brasilia, DF1 contribution
It will be open on February 9, 2020 (Makha Bucha)?
Bee likes travel
35 contributions
YES, it is every day open.
When you Go you have to take of your shoes. Put it in the bag and take the bag with you. At the end you can put on your shoes and leave the bag.
Enjoy and surprise yourself how big these Buddha is.
Nathan S
Stillwater, OK55 contributions
Is this temple and any of the other temples open on January 1st? I can’t find anywhere it says it’s open or closed that day.
A Ali
Sarpsborg, Norway138 contributions
Like other have already said, its should be open. If its your first time in Bangkok, i would advise you to use the boat taxi. It will be less of a hassle than traveling by road.
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Amanda W
Southend-on-Sea, UK268 contributions
Yes, the only day it closed when we were there was when the King was in residence.
Yeni
Bandung, Indonesia16 contributions
Do you have to where a scarf or a syal to go here since some temple are very strict? And is there anyone who sells drink there since it may be very hot
gatdallas
Dallas, TX12 contributions
You do need to wear long pants and no bare shoulders to enter many of the temples. Also no flip flops. Scarfs were not required.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wat Phra Chetuphon
- Wat Phra Chetuphon is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:00 am - 6:30 pm
- Wat Phra Chetuphon admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost AU$35.67, while a popular guided tour starts around AU$41.71 per person. See all 244 Wat Phra Chetuphon tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- Wat Phra Chetuphon can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 244 Wat Phra Chetuphon tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Wat Phra Chetuphon:
- Bangkok Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) Entrance Ticket (From AU$35.67)
- Bangkok’s Inspiring Buddhist temples (From AU$57.76)
- Private : Three Temples Bangkok City Tour (SHA Plus) (From AU$99.35)
- Private Guide In and Around Bangkok: Custom Tour (From AU$75.07)
- Buddhist Landmarks and a Royal Visit (From AU$95.03)
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