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Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)

2 Sanam Chai Road, Bangkok, Thailand
0-2226-0335
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As featured in 3 days in Bangkok
Ranked #1 of 179 attractions in Bangkok
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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Trinidad WI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

It was amazing just to the the design and layout of the temples. Makes you wonder how long they took to build each one.

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Birkenhead, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

very beautiful place, we did this the same day as the Grand palace as there not far to walk between. The reclining Buddha is amazing, it was a lot quieter than grand palace and a lot more relaxed which i feel made it more enjoyable. We were also given free bottles of water here, which were very much appreciated in... More

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Saint-Gilles-Les-Bains, Reunion Island
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We enjoyed the visit to this Wat Po. Have seen many temples around India but this temple is unbelievable beautiful and grand

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Very beautiful reclining Buddha. You can have a great foot massage there as the school is here. It is busy, so you have to take extra time

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Wat Pho is one of the best temples in BKK. The crown jewel is the reclining Buddha which is very impressive. Furthermore, if you look closely enough you can see that the entire surface was covered in gold leaf one tiny square at a time. The dedication that it takes to make such a piece of art is astounding and... More

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Johannesburg
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Short and sweet: a very mellow and peaceful place on the river in BKK. We enjoyed our time there, rebound our inner peace and left happy and relaxed! One of the most beautiful Wat' in BKK.Higly recommended.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

It s just well maintained . Its a stunning master piece itself , we went there in water Taxi of around 40Baht (Quite Cheap really) . The local markets around there served good food . It was amazing experience inside. Dont Miss it

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Dunedin, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Beautiful Temple and a great way to spend a couple of hours. I suggest booking a local tour with a guide so you can fully appreciate what you are seeing. You can book a tour at any of the many local travel agents or online for minimal cost.

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Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Great Temple to see in conjunction with Grand Palace. Walking distance. Nice riverside restaurant right nearby , too.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

great buddha temple, probably the biggest in bangkok and very close to the khaosan road. worth a visit. this is where the thai school of massage originated i beleive.

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