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Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)

Rattanakosin District Adjacent To Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand 10200
Description: Located in the Rattanakosin District adjacent to the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha is not only home to the eponymous statue, but is also widely regarded as the birthplace of Thai Massage. Among the mor...Read More
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Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) Reviews

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The Reclining Buddah and the Chatuchak Weekend Market

  • 5 out of 5 stars by nofootprint from Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • May 18, 2011
The Reclining Buddah and the Chatuchak Weekend Market
Quote: Chatuchak Weekend Market .With this market in the city , one would always have something fun to do on the weekend.When I first heard how huge it is , I thought of chaos....It is unbelievably huge . It contains more than 15 000 shops and stalls, has... Read the full Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) review

From journal Our Bangkok Experience

A must-see when in Bangkok

  • 4 out of 5 stars by BratinelangKikay from Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
  • December 10, 2010
A must-see when in Bangkok
Quote: One will experience various feelings when visiting this temple. First, you will be amused at how many times they put up a sign that entrance is not free and you need to buy a ticket...The you will be amazed at the size and serenity of the Reclining... Read the full Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) review

From journal A Visit to Wat Pho

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An encounter with the Reclining Buddha

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Naty_Ellis from Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
  • September 9, 2010
An encounter with the Reclining Buddha
Quote: If youre thinking about visiting the Grand Palace or Wat Arun then also plan on visiting Wat Pho, one of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok that houses the famous Reclining Buddha. This temple is a tourists favorite for 2 main reasons: the 15... Read the full Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) review

From journal 4 busy days in Bangkok

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Wat Pho - Cool Architecture, Giant Buddha, & Great Massage

  • 4 out of 5 stars by SCUBAfanatic from Chapel Hill, North Carolina
  • July 9, 2008
Wat Pho - Cool Architecture, Giant Buddha, & Great Massage
Quote: My girlfriend and I headed to Wat Pho after several hours of already exploring the Grand Palace next door. At mid-day in June, the heat and humidity had already caused us to sweat profusely and we were contemplating just giving in and going back to... Read the full Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) review

From journal Post-Grad Celebration - Bangkok

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Wat Pho - History and Massage

  • 4 out of 5 stars by bettybetty10 from Dallas, Texas
  • July 8, 2008
Wat Pho - History and Massage
Quote: Wat (Thai for temple) Pho is right next to the Grand Palace. It’s the home for the gigantic reclining Buddha, and it is really an awesome sight! Surprisingly, there weren’t many crowds at Wat Pho, so we could wander around at our leisure. The Buddha... Read the full Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) review

From journal Hot Hot Hot Bangkok

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Wat Pho

  • 5 out of 5 stars by SeenThat from Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
  • January 20, 2008
Wat Pho
Quote: Wat Pho, also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon or Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is located next to Bangkok’s Grand Palace, on its southern side. This is Bangkok’s oldest and biggest temple; built in 1688 (before the city’s foundation!) it has... Read the full Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) review

From journal Bangkok's Attractions

Wat Pho and the Reclining Buddha

  • 3 out of 5 stars by britgirl7 from Dallas, Texas
  • December 12, 2006
Wat Pho and the Reclining Buddha
Quote: If you like Buddhas, you will be in your element here in Thailand. I was buddha’ed out by the end of this trip. Emerald Buddha, little Buddha, big Buddha and the Granddaddy of them all - the reclining Buddha!First seen by me at the very beginning of... Read the full Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) review

From journal More Bangkok for Your Buck

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Wat Pho

  • 5 out of 5 stars by mightywease from Carshalton, United Kingdom
  • July 9, 2006
Wat Pho
Quote: Wandering around the beautifully decorated chedi of Wat Pho you can almost forget you are in the bustling city of Bangkok, the rambling complex can seem more suited to a rural rather than urban setting. That is not to say that it doesn’t get busy... Read the full Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) review

From journal Bangkok - Flying Angels, Fallen Angels

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Wat Pho

  • 3 out of 5 stars by captain kait from Houghton, New York
  • June 19, 2005
Wat Pho
Quote: Wat Pho is Bangkok's largest temple, certainly one of the most popular, and a good start to any trip to Bangkok. Wat Pho is probably most famous for the mammoth "Reclining Buddha" image, which is 46m long. Like many others before me, I was awed... Read the full Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) review

From journal The First, and Unforgettable, Bangkok

Wat Pho

  • 3 out of 5 stars by richardfaust from sacramento, California
  • December 30, 2002
Quote: Wat Pho, home of the Golden Buddha. The walk is short, but it becomes evident we are in a different world. Taxi drivers accost you every few steps and even tell you the temple is closed so they can take you to a new place--yeah, right!!! We met a... Read the full Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) review

From journal Bangkok Thailand