The second most popular temple after Temple of the Emerald Buddha is wat pho (wat pho), or how elsecalled - the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Indeed, a person who has not really been in Thai temples can be very impressed by the huge figure of the Buddha, therefore, if there have been few places, then it is worth going there. However, even advanced travelers can visit, the territory is beautiful, you can walk, only people are a bit much after all.
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Temple of the Reclining Buddha
Wat Pho - one of the oldest temples in Bangkok,built back in the 12th century. And it was here at the end of the 18th century that a new dynasty of Rama began, when General Chakri proclaimed himself king. Since then, the temple became famous, its territory was greatly expanded, and kings throughout the stupas paunt in honor of each other.
The most interesting thing in Wat Pho is the figure of the recliningThe buddhas, in fact, are mostly watched by crowds of tourists from all over the world. Its length is 46 meters, and its height is 15 meters. Outside, the Buddha is covered with gold leaf, that is, it is not entirely like this (there is a brick inside). The spectacle is quite impressive, because the Buddha here is the largest in Thailand, and even in the whole world. True, because the Buddha is in his house, and the house is inside with thick columns, it is quite difficult to look at the Buddha completely. This can be done only with his heels, standing close to them. By the way, during the construction, they first built a Buddha, and then vihan around him.
Because of this figure, the second name appeared -Temple of the Reclining Buddha. In general, this posture is more properly called the reclining Buddha, waiting for nirvana. But since he has been lying there for a long time, then most likely he has waited for the nirvana and remains there a long time ago. The flow of people flows counterclockwise around the figure, starting at the head. While you are going, you can’t understand where the ringing is, incessant and loud. And only when you are at your feet, you see, a string of visitors throwing coins in the peas for good luck. Literally 20 baht and happiness 
Square in front of Wat Pho
Do not forget to give back your shoe bag.
Buddha himself
Buddha does not completely overlook, interfere with the column
You can take a whole picture of your feet, which everyone does.
Traditional photo of a reclining Buddha
On the feet of pearl ornaments
Exchange coins for luck
Throwing coins into the pots for luck
Ancient manuscript
The head rests on such pillows.
On the territory itself is also worth a walk. Here you can see a large number of stupas (hundreds in number), various Buddha images and many figures carved out of stone. I personally liked the street lamps most of all, I would put one in the country. There is also a traditional temple, where you can go and pray. However, this can be done inside the Temple of the reclining Buddha, there are opportunities for this.
Refreshing and moisturizing fan near the cashier
Stupas on the background of glittering roofs
Ahhh! I want such a pillar!
Monks don't mind taking photos
Granddaughters take pictures of the grandmother with the grandfather, who show the heart with their hands
Praying earnestly, realistically and with emotions
Pray and old and young
The ticket includes a bottle of free water.
A huge number of all kinds of stupas
Portal to another dimension
Funny paper sun umbrellas
Hundreds of Buddha figures
Buddha statues in one of their poses
You can just read the newspaper
Only monks can sit on the catwalk in the temple.
I like these balls, and how do they make them? Neither pull nor paste
Stone creation incomprehensible floor
Very touching koshak
Information for visiting Wat Pho
Get to Wat Pho from the same Khao San Road You can walk, go no more than 20 minutes. Or you can walk to Phra Arthit pier (near Khaosan) and from there take a 15 baht ferry to Tha Thien pier, it will be on the same side as the landing site. And then from this pier literally 5 minutes walk to the entrance to the territory of the temple. You can return in the same way, and at the same time from the Tha Thien pier also to Wat arun float that across the river. Details about Bangkok River Channels read in my article.
Cost of attendance - 100 baht.
Opening hours from 8.30 to 18.30.
There is a school on the temple grounds. Thai massage. Many advise to make it here, so that later there is something to compare, since it was from here that its distribution began. Prices really higher than in other places around the country. There is also a massage school here.
If you want to find a hotel in Bangkok near this place, it’s convenient to choose accommodation RoomGuru, is a service where you can compare prices for hotels in different booking systems.
I have stayed in Bangkok many times and in different hotels. I will not give links to all my reviews, I will give only a few. Nasa vegas - convenient for stopping near the airport and metro, Rajata - a good place to spend the night near Khaosan, S3 residense located in the center near the park.
Cost of visiting Wat Pho and opening hours
Tha Tien pier from the inside
You can buy dried sweet fish near the Tha Tien pier
On the map
Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)
Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)
Wat Po - famous temple with a huge statute of a reclining Buddha.
Read about the temple
Wat Po - a famous temple with a huge statute of a reclining Buddha. Read about the temple
