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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 178 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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Panama
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Great ambiance and loved finding the Thai Massage School on the premises. Well worth a visit. Its a very short walk from the pier and then afterwards we took a short TukTuk ride to KhoaSan Road. Such an enjoyable afternoon with a very well priced massage included.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

You have to take off your shoes or sandals if you want to get into the temple proper. This is to show respect for the solemnity of the temple.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

A must see when in Bangkok. Easily reached by River boat, and an interesting walk around the temples.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

The dress code is not as strict as in Grand Palace, the price is 5 times cheaper (only 100 THB and you get a small bottle of water), quite, nice and impressive. They say Wat Pho has the best Thai massage school, but I haven't tried it. Anyway, it's worth a visit. If you don't have time to visit both... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

If you only have time for one temple in Bangkok this is the one to visit..the reclining Buddha is only one of its charms..beware of fake guides as his sems to be their centre of operations

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Lots of nice temples and great picture opportunities. It's very hot so take water and find some shade.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Beautiful temples and TONS of Buddha statues. The reclining Buddha statue is quite impressive, but after a few months of traveling through Southeast Asia, it was really hard for me to find any more excitement from the temples.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Yes a nice experience seen and feeling Buddhism around you, and the statues are incredible, they feel big in powerful at a deeper level, I mean spiritual.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

The Buddha is impressive, no matter from what angle you look at it. I found the soles of its feet particular beautiful; figures inlaid with mother of pearl. The only downside was that you have to almost fight for a few seconds of 'quiet time' as you try to take a picture. Most visitors are pretty polite and wait their... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Very well kept Temple and good location for other attractions. Combine with palace etc to make the most out of it. We combined with a long tail boat ride through the canals, for a bit of James Bond feeling and actually seeing the other side of Bangkok live.

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