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   Wat Pho (wat chetupon)

This large and extensive temple neighbours the Grand Palace on Thai Wang Road and houses the very impressive gigantic gold plated reclining Buddha which is some 46 metres long and 15 metres high. Its soles are inlaid with mother of pearl. The temple is regarded as the first centre of public education and is sometimes call Thailand's first university.

Once inside this complex you can't help to wonder what is the purpose of all these buildings. There are many reason behind that. Come and find out for yourself.
Wat is the Thai Term meaning Religious Complex.

A view from one of the largest Chedis where there is an entrance. Chedi usually contain a relic of the Buddha or the ashes of a king or an important monk. The function is similiar to the pyramids in Egypt.
The large Wiharn (building that houses Buddha images) in this image houses the Reclining Buddha. The other name for Wat Pho is Wat Phra Chetuphon.

The Reclining Buddha and the mother of pearl. Other than the Buddha statue the walls surrounding it are covered with beautiful Thai paintings.

The Chedis are decorated chinese ceramic tiles. Very carefully detailed. There are 95 Chedis in Wat Po.
Wat Pho consist of many Wiharn. This is the cover way which surrounds the inner court and the Wiharn (Ubosot). Ubotsot is where important ceremonies take place.
The head side of the Reclining Buddha. The Wiharn which houses the Reclining Buddha is a large building from the outside but when inside feels small. You know why now.
The Chedis are decorated chinese ceramic tiles. Very carefully detailed. There are 95 Chedis in Wat Po. 

Address:
2 Sanamchai Road
Phra Borommaharatchawang Sub-District Phra Nakhon District Bangkok 10200

Telephone: (662) 222-5910 226-2942 226-1743
225-9595
Fax: (662) 225-9779

Bus:1 3 6 9 12 25 32 43 44 47 48 53 60 82 91 123
Air-con Bus: 8 9 25 44 82 91 506 507 512

Pier:
1.Chao Phraya Express Boat Rajini (Pakkhlong Talat) Pier Tha Chang Pier
Tha Tien Pier
2. Ferry:
Rajini (Pakkhlong Tolat) Pier Tha Chang Pier
Tha Tien Pier

Opening Hours:
Temple: Daily 8 am-5 pm Ubosot: Daily 8 am-5 pm

Admission Fee:
Foreigner 20 Bht

Library: Santiwan

Museum:
Wat Phrachetuphon: Wasukree Mansion

Listed by Fine Arts Dept.: 1949

Royal Temple: First Class

School-University:
Wat Pho Thai Traditional Medical and Massage
Telephone: (662) 221-2874 225-4771
Enrollment: Daily 8 am-5 pm Class: Sat Sun 8 am-5 pm

Membership: Massage

Photograph:
Permission required for taking photo inside Bldg.

Parking:
In the Temple compound

Nearby Attractions:
Clock Tower
Grand Palace
Old Cannon Museum Pakkhlong Market
Saramrom Park
Silpakorn U.
Wat Arun
Wat Ratchapradit
Wat Phra Kaeo

 

 

More Infomatin
Web Board & Gallery Bangkok
Google Earth Thailand Map Bangkok

Important numbers
Police emergency: 191
Tourist Police: 0 7742 1281
Tourist Police - Emergency: 1155
Fire Department: 106
Bangkok Hospital: 0 7742 9500
Samui Hospital: 0 7742 1232
Immigration: 0 7742 1069

AIRLINE LINKS

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