Wat Pho - Fun Experience In Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Pho

Wat Pho is Buddhist temple complex that many tourists visit in Thailand. Inside there is a large Buddha statue with a lying position, or often called the Sleeping Buddha. The statue became a famous icon at Wat Pho. To enter it, tourists will be charged around 100 Baht, and open daily at 8 am to 5 pm. This place is a very sacred place, so tourists must dress up covering their hands and feet until the ankles.
 
The location of Wat Pho Temple is not far from the Grand Palace, which is a famous tourist spot, so Wat Pho temple is visited by many tourists who come from the Grand Palace. This temple certainly has a history that many visitors want to know. This temple is the oldest temple in Bangkok. This temple has been established 200 years before Bangkok became the capital of Thailand. Formerly this temple was named Wat Phodara.

When you walk to this place, you will pass a lot of street vendors. The high god statue will look like guarding the temple complex. Remember, if you come here you have to wear closed clothes. But if you do not carry trousers or clothes that cover your arms, there will usually be officers who give long cloths, and must be returned later. In addition, footwear must also be released. There are plastic bags available that can be used to insert footwear and carry them.

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Reclining Buddha

Reclining Buddha

Being the belle of Wat Pho, Reclining Buddha is a golden Buddha statue with a lying position. Has a length of 46 meters, all tourists who come, would want to see this huge statue. Here you can take pictures with this magnificent looking statue. This statue is in a temple-like room, to enter this room you will pass a unique hallway, with natural stone and has a unique patterned pole. 

After circling the Reclining Buddha statue, there was a row of bowls attached to the wall. The bowl can be filled with available coins by buying it. When entering coins one by one, you can while praying. Because putting a coin into this bowl is believed to be able to see someone's luck.

Wat Pho has more than 1000 Buddha statues with 91 Chedi (Stupa in Thai style) and has various sizes. This will certainly attract a lot of tourists. Surrounding the Wat Pho complex is also a very pleasant thing. In the middle of the complex there is a koi fish pond surrounded by rocks and statues. Koi fish symbolizes longevity and affection. Because koi fish can be up to hundreds of years old. Relaxing here is something that is often done by tourists. Because there are lush trees that will make the air cool and calm.