Wat Pho
Largest wat in Bangkok
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Arguably the most interesting temple in Thailand, featuring history, medical science, and a center for mediation and traditional massage, Wat Phrachetuphon Vimon Mangkararam Ratchaworamahawihan was founded during the 16th century and features a 46 meter gold, reclining Buddha whose feet are inlaid with mother-of pearl. Be sure to get a traditional Thai massage from the temple’s students of the art.
Reviewed by: TrevorR from on Nov 24 2009
Nice enough city with historical and cultural sights but the political situation is just too chaotic. I would give this country a miss for a couple of years.
Reviewed by: LA NGỌC DUY [ 1 ] from on Sep 14 2008
This temple is amazingly beautiful. Its great to just wander around and look at everything, there are so many different things to look at. Also, the Reclining Buddha is very cool and much bigger than it looks in pictures. Definitely fun to pay the tiny price to go in and see the buddha.
Reviewed by: JessicaF from on May 23 2008
We were on a whirlwind trip to bangkok from Jan 23 to 25. A visit to wat pho was not included in our tour of the city but armed with a map of bangkok and a guidebook we took a cab and visited this temple. It was well worth the trouble. We stood there in awe of this huge reclining buddha. You have to see it to appreciate its impact. The temple grounds itself has a lot of interesting thinks to see.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 02 2008
Marvelous tiny pieces of colored chips of glass glued all over!!! This is something you will never see somewhere else.
Reviewed by: Jun Anabo from on Sep 27 2007
Interesting and spiritual place. The reclining Buddha was remarkable. Thw offerings and culture surrounding him, even more interesting. An active monastary, you can also get a foot massage at one of the Thai Massage schools on site. We also sat it on a chanting session with the local monks (no cameras there please!).
Reviewed by: dawg from on Sep 18 2007
Entering the Wat Pho precinct is like stepping back into history. After navigating the many 'toutes' outside (who try and convince you that it is closed and you would be much better off going with them to their 'brothers' shop for a bit of retail therapy!) you immediately pick up a feel for the tranquility of the place. The reclining buddha is amazing, you feel awed in this temple which is steeped in tradition. The Mother-of Pearl inlays on the feet of the Reclining Buddha are so intricate and fascinating. Wonderful massages can be had here for very reasonable prices. All in all a must to see when in Bangkok.
Reviewed by: Carol from on Jul 13 2007
You hear about the reclining Buddha but you have to see this in person to really appreciate it. It's massive! You will have a hard time getting a good camera angle to fit the whole thing. This was a definite highlight of the trip.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 17 2007
I liked the buddha, but there ware to much people selling,and to many visetors og it all was like a marked and not a temple,mayby
Reviewed by: iber from on Jan 02 2007
MUST SEE!!! This is a great place to go and extremely close to the Grand Palace, like walking distance. It is a great place to spend an hour!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 20 2006
Largest wat in Bangkok
Back to Wat Pho
Arguably the most interesting temple in Thailand, featuring history, medical science, and a center for mediation and traditional massage, Wat Phrachetuphon Vimon Mangkararam Ratchaworamahawihan was founded during the 16th century and features a 46 meter gold, reclining Buddha whose feet are inlaid with mother-of pearl. Be sure to get a traditional Thai massage from the temple’s students of the art.
Reviewed by: TrevorR from on Nov 24 2009
Nice enough city with historical and cultural sights but the political situation is just too chaotic. I would give this country a miss for a couple of years.
Reviewed by: LA NGỌC DUY [ 1 ] from on Sep 14 2008
This temple is amazingly beautiful. Its great to just wander around and look at everything, there are so many different things to look at. Also, the Reclining Buddha is very cool and much bigger than it looks in pictures. Definitely fun to pay the tiny price to go in and see the buddha.
Reviewed by: JessicaF from on May 23 2008
We were on a whirlwind trip to bangkok from Jan 23 to 25. A visit to wat pho was not included in our tour of the city but armed with a map of bangkok and a guidebook we took a cab and visited this temple. It was well worth the trouble. We stood there in awe of this huge reclining buddha. You have to see it to appreciate its impact. The temple grounds itself has a lot of interesting thinks to see.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Feb 02 2008
Marvelous tiny pieces of colored chips of glass glued all over!!! This is something you will never see somewhere else.
Reviewed by: Jun Anabo from on Sep 27 2007
Interesting and spiritual place. The reclining Buddha was remarkable. Thw offerings and culture surrounding him, even more interesting. An active monastary, you can also get a foot massage at one of the Thai Massage schools on site. We also sat it on a chanting session with the local monks (no cameras there please!).
Reviewed by: dawg from on Sep 18 2007
Entering the Wat Pho precinct is like stepping back into history. After navigating the many 'toutes' outside (who try and convince you that it is closed and you would be much better off going with them to their 'brothers' shop for a bit of retail therapy!) you immediately pick up a feel for the tranquility of the place. The reclining buddha is amazing, you feel awed in this temple which is steeped in tradition. The Mother-of Pearl inlays on the feet of the Reclining Buddha are so intricate and fascinating. Wonderful massages can be had here for very reasonable prices. All in all a must to see when in Bangkok.
Reviewed by: Carol from on Jul 13 2007
You hear about the reclining Buddha but you have to see this in person to really appreciate it. It's massive! You will have a hard time getting a good camera angle to fit the whole thing. This was a definite highlight of the trip.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Jan 17 2007
I liked the buddha, but there ware to much people selling,and to many visetors og it all was like a marked and not a temple,mayby
Reviewed by: iber from on Jan 02 2007
MUST SEE!!! This is a great place to go and extremely close to the Grand Palace, like walking distance. It is a great place to spend an hour!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 20 2006
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