The Temple of Reclining Buddha is an impressive place - not as impressive as the Grand Palace as a complex, but the Reclining Buddha itself is amazing - it is huge! During our visit, the monks were transferring ashes, and having a ceremony. Monks were parading, a band was playing, quite a show. You can also see where the Thai... more

statues of budhha always convey a peceful ,serene and harmonious feeling.i was sceptical before visiting this place as my ideal idea of buddha was different and i was not accustomed to the reclining statue. but once i saw the statue it was very impressive and all my misgivings went away and ended up spending more time thn i intended to.... more

Wat Pho is big, and majestic indeed. Located beside Chao Phraya river, it's centered pinnacles erected high and can be seen afar. Wat Pho contained temples with their own identity (Temple of Reclined Buddha is one of them), which made the Wat a big religion and worship complex. Wat Arun, Wat Phra Kaew, and the Royal Palace just a few... more

I was the very first visitor to arrive. After seeing the world's third largest reclining Buddha in Hat Yai หาดใหญ่, I was looking forward to see the biggest in Wat Pho วัดโพธิ์. The temple is actually much older than the city of Bangkok itself. It was founded in the 17th century, making it the oldest temple in Bangkok. The name... more

Wat Pho is stunning, nothing could prepare me for the reclining Buddha inside as the guidebooks really don't do it justice. Not only is it a bargain at only 200 baht per person but it's also in a great location to complete the Grand Palace, Wat Arun (temple of Dawn) and a trip down the canals all in one day.... more

This is a must-see for anyone in Bangkok. The Buddha is massive. It's also right next to the Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha, and across the river from Wat Arun, so you can knock out all three in one go. more

I really enjoyed our visit to Wat Pho as it is a welcome calm to the bustling chaos that is Bangkok. We first went on the Klong tour on the river and got off the stop right next to the temple. The reclining buddha is the obvious highlight of this place but it is worth having a good look around... more

After a quick ride in a tuk-tuk (50 baht) from the Grand Palace, we also explored Wat Pho – the temple of the Reclining Buddha (50 baht / person). It was fun to visit the Buddha and home of the original massage school in Bangkok. Your best bet in taking photos of the Reclining Buddha is to stand down near... more

'You cannot go there' shouted the man. He seemed concern as visitors (non Thai) were making their way to Wat Pho to view the Reclining Buddha. 'Its closed' shouted another voice, 'its Buddha day'. The voices were ignored by all and sundry, by now used to such concern for their welfare. It is said that the Buddha entered the state... more