Wat Pho - Wikipedia
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 (The Temple of the Reclining Buddha) - Tourist Bangkok
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.
Visiting Wat Pho in Bangkok: What you need to know in 2024
Aug 22, 2024 · The highlight of Wat Pho is the gold reclining Buddha – 43 metres long and one of the largest in the world. It takes a whole building to hold it, resting in a peaceful pose. The feet of the Buddha have a whole lot of images on the soles inlaid with mother-of-pearl.
Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) | This is Bangkok
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 …
Wat Pho | Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi, Bangkok | Attractions ...
Wat Pho is our absolute favorite among Bangkok's biggest sights. In fact, the compound incorporates a host of superlatives: the city's largest reclining Buddha, the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand and the country's earliest center for public education.
Wat Pho Temple: A guide to exploring Bangkok's biggest temple
Jun 27, 2021 · Built in the 17 th century and measuring 80,000 square metres, Wat Pho, commonly known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is a Buddhist complex of temples in Bangkok Thailand. The temple is most famous for its Reclining Buddha and also houses the single largest Buddha statue in all of Thailand.
8 Things to Know Before Visiting the Reclining Buddha Bangkok
Dec 20, 2022 · Otherwise known as Wat Phra Chetuphon, this Bangkok temple has such an interesting history and design that needs to be experienced up close. Here’s everything you need to know about Wat Pho, and why you’ll want to add …