Wat Pho

The temple spans eight hectares and contains over 1,000 Buddha statues, including a 46-meter-long reclining Buddha covered in gold leaf.

Established in the 16th century, King Rama I restored the temple in 1788 after building the Grand Palace next door and making Bangkok the capital.

The temple functions as the national headquarters for traditional Thai medicine and massage, preserving these practices through dedicated training facilities.

The temple opens daily from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM, requiring visitors to wear long pants and sleeved shirts while removing shoes before entering buildings.

The feet of the reclining Buddha feature mother-of-pearl inlays depicting 108 different characteristics of Buddha, with 108 bronze bowls placed behind the statue.

Location: Bang Ramat

GPS coordinates: 13.76861,100.42750

Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:50