Wat Pho (Thai: วัดโพธิ์, pronounced [wát pʰōː] ⓘ), also spelled Wat Po, is a Buddhist temple complex in the Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand. It is on Rattanakosin Island, directly south of the Grand Palace. [2]

Wat Pho in Bangkok, built in the 16th century by King Rama I on the site of an existing temple is the oldest and biggest Bangkok temple. It is also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha and officially as Wat Pra Chetuphon.

Feb 22, 2025 · A sprawling complex with plenty of things to see, Wat Pho isn't just one of Bangkok's best temples, it's one of the city's top sights. The temple has a rich history and is full of riches, including the very impressive 46-metre-long Reclining Buddha - which alone is worth visiting Wat Pho for.

Nov 5, 2019 · Wat Pho in Bangkok is home to Thailand's most famous reclining Buddha statue. Read about the history and see some visiting tips for Wat Pho.

Wat Pho is renowned for its enormous Reclining Buddha statue, known locally as “Phra Buddhasaiyas.” The statue is 46 meters long and 15 meters high, representing the Buddha’s entry into Nirvana. The statue is covered in gold leaf and features intricate mother-of …

Feb 9, 2020 · Wat Pho is famous for its reclining Buddha – one of the most important Buddha postures as it depicts the Buddha close to reaching Enlightenment. The reclining Buddha is 42m long and covered in Gold Leaf. Arrive at Wat Pho as early as possible to avoid the large crowds and get your pictures. […] February 15th, 2020 02:50 PM

Jan 21, 2024 · Wat Pho or Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is a famous Buddhist complex in Bangkok. Learn must-see attractions and how to get there easily.

The Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) in Bangkok is the largest temple in Thailand. The temple itself dates from the 13th century but looked very different in those days. Only somewhere around 1830 the reclining Buddha was placed by order of King Rama III.

Wat Pho is a Buddhist temple complex located in the Rattanakosin Island area, just south of Bangkok's Grand Palace. It is well-known as the home of Thailand's largest Reclining Buddha statue. Wat Pho is one of Thailand's most important temples.

Visit Wat Pho and two other famous Bangkok temples, the temple of Dawn and the temple of the Golden Buddha on a morning or afternoon tour. The Wat Pho is the oldest and largest temple complex in Bangkok, it houses more than 1,000 Buddha images which is …