Wat Pho, Buddhist temple in Phra Nakhon District, Thailand.
The temple complex spans 80,000 square meters and contains numerous structures including four great chedis, a central shrine, and multiple meditation halls and gardens.
King Rama I rebuilt and expanded the temple in 1788 after establishing Bangkok as the capital, incorporating Buddha images from abandoned temples into the renovation.
The temple grounds contain over 1,000 Buddha images, including a 46-meter-long reclining Buddha statue that represents the entry into Nirvana.
The temple opens daily from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM, with an entrance fee of 300 THB, and visitors can access it via boat at the Tha Chang stop.
The temple walls feature stone inscriptions about medicine, history, and Buddhism, making it Thailand's first public education center recognized by UNESCO.
Location: Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang
Inception: 1788
Website: http://watpho.com
GPS coordinates: 13.74639,100.49361
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:31
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