Wat Phra Chetuphon
Wat Phra Chetuphon
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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
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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.
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- KrubeeSingapore, Singapore577 contributionsOne of the most beautiful Reclining Buddha statue in the worldOne of Bangkok's oldest temple built in the 16th century by King Rama I. It existed even before Bangkok was established. It is one of the largest temple complex in Bangkok with the longest reclining Buddha image at 46 m in length. The temple ground itself has an area of 80K sqm with halls, chedis, belfries, and a central shrine. Chinese guard statues can also be found guarding the complex. The ticket to enter the complex is around 100 baht with water. The chanel and reclining Buddha were built in 1832 by King Rama III. The image represents the enter of Buddha into Nirvana and the end of all reincarnations. Made of Gold it rests on its right hand while reclining. Alongside the Buddha stands 108 bronze bowls representing the 108 auspicious characters of Buddha. It is also the birthplace of Thai Massage and Traditional medicine and a school is established there since 1955. One of Bangkok's most famous tourist attractions easiest way to get there is by boat taking the Chao Praya Tourist boat (around 200 baht whole day unlimited) from Saphan Taksin and alight at Wat Arun, from here go to Pier 4 and take the local boat to Wat Pho (around 4 baht). Taking tour package, train or taxi are also the other options. Wat Pho is situated near the south gate of the Grand Palace which is a walking distance and there are plenty of eateries, cafes, souvenir items and street foods right across it. A must see attraction when you visit Bangkok :=)Visited January 2020Written January 30, 2020
- JayRae1Glasgow, United Kingdom1,551 contributionsA 'must see' when visiting BangkokWat Phra Cetuphon, also know as Wat Pho, is a 'must see' for anyone visiting Bangkok. My wife and I visited as part of an "Introduction to Bangkok" Tour, operated by Exo Travel Thailand. We pre-booked this with our Travel Agent, Trailfinders, prior to leaving the UK and that was worth doing. Our guide picked us up at our hotel and took us around the city, using various modes of transport, and visiting all of the most important sightseeing places. His knowledge of every place visited was invaluable, and saved us having to stop regularly to read up on the history of each place. Wat Phra is probably best known for the Reclining Buddha which, at 15 metres in height and 46 metres in length, is extremely impressive. Because of it's size, and the fact that is is enclosed inside the Viharn Phranorn Chapel, it is very difficult to get really good photos, but taking a camera with you is absolutely essential. In spite of it being, obviously, very busy, we were able to get great views of it as we walked all the way around. Other parts of Wat Phra / Wat Pho, especially worth seeing, are Phra Chedi Rai, Phra Rabiang Cloisters, Sala Karn Parien, Phra Maha Chedi Si Rajakarn, Phra Ubosot and Phra Mondop. This is why going with a knowledgeable guide is such an advantage, as the names and history of each part are explained to you, saving invaluable time if you wish to visit other popular sights on the same day.Visited July 2020Written July 5, 2020
- Ronald7040 contributionsWat Phra Kaeo Grand PalaceA top highlight in Bangkok, the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo features the Emerald Buddha, beautiful Ramakien Murals, and an amazing small structure we were told is where the King had his hair cut. Our BKK guide Nadia balanced perfectly the amount of historical information needed to appreciate the site. We were there during the onset of the virus concerns so there were not that many people!Visited February 2020Written March 10, 2020
- Kaymtravel7Los Angeles, California800 contributionsThe Reclining BuddhaAnother must see in Bangkok. It’s rather close to the Grand Palace, so an easy walk. The reclining Buddha is definitely spectacular to behold. As with most temples, you must take your shoes off to go inside, so I recommend wearing or bringing socks so that you do not have to walk barefoot. The dress code is very strict here as well.Visited June 2019Traveled with friendsWritten April 2, 2020
- Lifestartedwithyou18 contributionsMust be seen with your own eyes!The entry fee into this attraction is 200 Baht per person which is relatively cheap for a tourist hot spot. We were blown away, the temple grounds are beautiful to walk around and the reclining Buddha is something you must see with your own eyes, it is absolutely huge! To make it even better we got to witness monks praying, which was breath taking. We loved walking around and would definitely rate this as one of our favourite attractions in Bangkok.Visited August 2019Written March 13, 2020
- Robby the GardenerBrighton, United Kingdom6 contributionsReclining BuddhaI couldn’t concentrate when I saw the reclining Buddha. It was so big. I just couldn’t get it all in the frame for a photograph – just as well as I didn’t have any memory left and wouldn’t have been able to take a photo anyway! The place was full. We traipsed around in a line of people doing a kind of conga. I asked my friend if the people next to us were speaking Japanese. He said he thought they might be but he couldn’t be sure as he didn’t know much Japanese apart from “konnichiwa”, “arigato”, “banzai”, “bonsai”, “itchy knee san” & “sayonara”. I said “That’s a lot, how do you know so much?” He told me that he had once had a Japanese girlfriend years ago. I hadn’t known that and wanted to know more but he seemed engrossed in marvelling at the reclining Buddha and how it was constructed. The reclining Buddha was made inside a hall with pillars supporting the roof, so that makes it difficult to get a good vantage point to see it all. It has very large feet.Visited December 2019Written January 27, 2020
- Benfamily11121 contributionsHuge Reclining Gold BuddhaWat Poh is centrally located in Bangkok with easy access by BTS ( Bangkok Transit System) or Sky Train and MRT ( Metropolitan Rapid Transit) The reclining gold Buddha is the largest in Thailand and attracts lots of local and foreign visitors. This room is too crowded to accommodate hundreds of people at one time scrambling to see or take photos. There are plenty of wall paintings and statues around the temple. This is where the traditional Thai massage school was originated, you can also see the statues of yoga poses. Entrance fee for foreigners but free for Thais. A must to visit and you may continue to nearby Wat Phra Kaew with Royal Palace ( most popular attraction)Visited December 2019Written January 3, 2020
- TheCount69Rochdale, United Kingdom882 contributionsReclining BuddhaA visit to this set of temes and buddhas is a must. There are so many buddhas here, I think over 250,many are the same but the star attraction is the massive reclining buddha. Getting a good photo is hard because of the crowds and its size, along one side are some baskets and you can get a small bag of coins and drop one or two into the whole line of baskets i believe you make a wish as you do it. Not sure of the cost as we were on a trip but you can pay at the entrance. Please remember to dress respectfully for the place of worship. Definitely a myst see on your tripVisited January 2020Traveled as a coupleWritten February 12, 2020
- BayAreaCruisers2019San Jose, California23 contributionsBeautifulThe Reclining Buddha is the star attraction here and well worth spending extra time admiring it - being indoors is a big plus during the typical hot day. But make sure to explore the rest of the Wat Pho complex. The crowds are thinner and there is so much to see. We made the mistake of coming in the afternoon after having visited the Grand Palace - it's fine if you just want the highlights, but we were too hot and tired to truly enjoy and explore this place.Visited February 2020Written March 1, 2020
- Jkj1078Alpha, New Jersey147 contributionsStunning!The Recling Buddha is not something you’ll want to miss while visiting Bangkok. It’s truly a sight to see. The magnificence of its size and materials is jaw dropping. I was lucky enough to be there at a time where tourism was quiet, but I imagine it gets crowded.Visited March 2020Traveled soloWritten March 22, 2020
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Kaymtravel7
Los Angeles, CA800 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Another must see in Bangkok. It’s rather close to the Grand Palace, so an easy walk. The reclining Buddha is definitely spectacular to behold. As with most temples, you must take your shoes off to go inside, so I recommend wearing or bringing socks so that you do not have to walk barefoot. The dress code is very strict here as well.
Written April 2, 2020
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Lifestartedwithyou
18 contributions
Aug 2019
The entry fee into this attraction is 200 Baht per person which is relatively cheap for a tourist hot spot. We were blown away, the temple grounds are beautiful to walk around and the reclining Buddha is something you must see with your own eyes, it is absolutely huge! To make it even better we got to witness monks praying, which was breath taking. We loved walking around and would definitely rate this as one of our favourite attractions in Bangkok.
Written March 13, 2020
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Robby the Gardener
Brighton, UK6 contributions
Dec 2019
I couldn’t concentrate when I saw the reclining Buddha. It was so big. I just couldn’t get it all in the frame for a photograph – just as well as I didn’t have any memory left and wouldn’t have been able to take a photo anyway! The place was full. We traipsed around in a line of people doing a kind of conga. I asked my friend if the people next to us were speaking Japanese. He said he thought they might be but he couldn’t be sure as he didn’t know much Japanese apart from “konnichiwa”, “arigato”, “banzai”, “bonsai”, “itchy knee san” & “sayonara”. I said “That’s a lot, how do you know so much?” He told me that he had once had a Japanese girlfriend years ago. I hadn’t known that and wanted to know more but he seemed engrossed in marvelling at the reclining Buddha and how it was constructed. The reclining Buddha was made inside a hall with pillars supporting the roof, so that makes it difficult to get a good vantage point to see it all. It has very large feet.
Written January 27, 2020
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Benfamily11
Los Angeles, CA121 contributions
Dec 2019
Wat Poh is centrally located in Bangkok with easy access by BTS ( Bangkok Transit System) or Sky Train and MRT ( Metropolitan Rapid Transit)
The reclining gold Buddha is the largest in Thailand and attracts lots of local and foreign visitors. This room is too crowded to accommodate hundreds of people at one time scrambling to see or take photos. There are plenty of wall paintings and statues around the temple. This is where the traditional Thai massage school was originated, you can also see the statues of yoga poses.
Entrance fee for foreigners but free for Thais.
A must to visit and you may continue to nearby Wat Phra Kaew with Royal Palace ( most popular attraction)
The reclining gold Buddha is the largest in Thailand and attracts lots of local and foreign visitors. This room is too crowded to accommodate hundreds of people at one time scrambling to see or take photos. There are plenty of wall paintings and statues around the temple. This is where the traditional Thai massage school was originated, you can also see the statues of yoga poses.
Entrance fee for foreigners but free for Thais.
A must to visit and you may continue to nearby Wat Phra Kaew with Royal Palace ( most popular attraction)
Written January 3, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
TheCount69
Rochdale, UK882 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
A visit to this set of temes and buddhas is a must.
There are so many buddhas here, I think over 250,many are the same but the star attraction is the massive reclining buddha.
Getting a good photo is hard because of the crowds and its size, along one side are some baskets and you can get a small bag of coins and drop one or two into the whole line of baskets i believe you make a wish as you do it.
Not sure of the cost as we were on a trip but you can pay at the entrance.
Please remember to dress respectfully for the place of worship.
Definitely a myst see on your trip
There are so many buddhas here, I think over 250,many are the same but the star attraction is the massive reclining buddha.
Getting a good photo is hard because of the crowds and its size, along one side are some baskets and you can get a small bag of coins and drop one or two into the whole line of baskets i believe you make a wish as you do it.
Not sure of the cost as we were on a trip but you can pay at the entrance.
Please remember to dress respectfully for the place of worship.
Definitely a myst see on your trip
Written February 12, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
BayAreaCruisers2019
San Jose, CA23 contributions
Feb 2020
The Reclining Buddha is the star attraction here and well worth spending extra time admiring it - being indoors is a big plus during the typical hot day. But make sure to explore the rest of the Wat Pho complex. The crowds are thinner and there is so much to see. We made the mistake of coming in the afternoon after having visited the Grand Palace - it's fine if you just want the highlights, but we were too hot and tired to truly enjoy and explore this place.
Written March 1, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jkj1078
Alpha, NJ147 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
The Recling Buddha is not something you’ll want to miss while visiting Bangkok. It’s truly a sight to see. The magnificence of its size and materials is jaw dropping. I was lucky enough to be there at a time where tourism was quiet, but I imagine it gets crowded.
Written March 22, 2020
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Guy T
London, UK683 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Wat Pho
Do not underestimate the size of this place there’s loads to wander around and see. Everyone obviously goes for the reclining Buddha which is as impressive as everyone talks about.
With your ticket you get a free bottle of water and there you can also get traditional Thai massages on site for a really reasonable price.
Recommend and hour or two in the site as the architecture really is stunning. Make sure you include this in your Bangkok itinerary.
Do not underestimate the size of this place there’s loads to wander around and see. Everyone obviously goes for the reclining Buddha which is as impressive as everyone talks about.
With your ticket you get a free bottle of water and there you can also get traditional Thai massages on site for a really reasonable price.
Recommend and hour or two in the site as the architecture really is stunning. Make sure you include this in your Bangkok itinerary.
Written February 26, 2020
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473Sherri
New York20 contributions
Aug 2019
The temple grounds are beautiful, they give you a free water when you get in as well. The oversized Buddha is breathtaking! The fun part is trying to find the perfect angle to get the whole statue - i recommend the bottom, by his feet!
Definitely walk around and explore the whole temple though, it's breathtaking. Be sure to take off your shoes when walking into the actual temples and women should not touch the monks as a sign of respect!
Definitely walk around and explore the whole temple though, it's breathtaking. Be sure to take off your shoes when walking into the actual temples and women should not touch the monks as a sign of respect!
Written March 12, 2020
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peacefortheworld
53 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Walking around the city is a must to visit even if the price isn't so cheap (200bath) to be a temple and comparate with the others ones that are around 50 bath. But I also think that it must to be visited.
The giant buddah is impressive and the sensation to be in front of him it feels like be smaller than we think. Around it, in the temple, you also can enjoy a peaceful walking and see how Budism is deep inside the culture and I felt great. See it and let that the peace and the love from the word pick you up in an other dimension.
The giant buddah is impressive and the sensation to be in front of him it feels like be smaller than we think. Around it, in the temple, you also can enjoy a peaceful walking and see how Budism is deep inside the culture and I felt great. See it and let that the peace and the love from the word pick you up in an other dimension.
Written January 6, 2020
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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, Italy44 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, OK72 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, UK271 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, TX13 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.
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