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- Thailand
- Bangkok
- The Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)
The Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)
Situated adjacent to the Royal Grand Palace, Wat Pho is
Bangkok's oldest, largest and most famous temple. The grounds of
Wat Pho contain over 1,000 statues of Buddha, and the temple houses
one of Thailand's most spectacular sights, the Reclining Buddha - a
157ft (48m) long and 49ft (15m) high statue that is gold-plated and
inlaid with Mother-of-Pearl on the soles of its feet. In the 19th
century King Rama III turned Wat Pho into a centre of learning and
is considered the birthplace of the traditional Thai massage.
Visitors today can still have a massage and learn about the ancient
art of Thai Medicine.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
Language
Thai is the official language, although English is widely
spoken in tourist areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Baht (THB), which is divided
into 100 satang. Currency can be exchanged at the airport, banks,
hotels and bureaux de change. Banks are open Monday to Friday. ATMs
are available in most cities and tourist resorts. Most large hotels
and shops accept travellers cheques, but a better rate will be
given at banks. Most major credit cards are accepted at hotels and
larger businesses.
Opening Times
Daily 8am to 5pm, massages until 6pm.
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