Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimon Mangkhlaram Ratcha Woramahawihan(Wat Pho)

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This is possibly the most interesting temple in Thailand as it combines history with medical science. It is a center for meditation and traditional massage training. Its official name is Wat Phrachetuphon Vimon Mangkararam Ratchaworamahawihan, commonly called Wat Pho.

Location

2 Mahachai Road, Bowonnivet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200

Direction

Take bus routes 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 25, 32, 43, 44, 47, 48, 51, 53, 82, 103
Take Chao Phraya Express boat to Tha Chang Pier, Tha Tien Pier or Pak Klong Talat Pier, and walk through Thai Wang Road entrance

Highlights

The 46-meter Golden Reclining Buddha that has feet decorated with mother-of pearl
The main chapel constructed in the reign of King Rama I in Ayutthaya style
Phra Maha Chedi Si Rachakan, a group of four pagodas surrounded by white wall with Thai-Chinese style sheltered gates decorated with color-glazed tiles.
The historic marble inscriptions that have been honored as UNESCO’s Memory of the World (MOW) documentary heritage for Asia and Pacific Region in 2008

Activities

Pay worship to the Reclining Buddha
Relax with Thai massage at a very reasonable price
Take Thai traditional massage/medicine/meditation class at Wat Pho Thai Traditional Massage School, open daily from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. or at Chetawan Health School, opens Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Open Hrs.

Daily 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Fee

Admission fee:- 50 baht
Massage service:- 250 baht/hr.

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