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Visit Wat Pho (Bangkok)

Presentation Wat Pho

g_translate Thai name : วัดโพธิ์

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Be careful of tuk-tuk drivers who tell you that the Grand Palace, Wat Pho or Wat Phra Kaew are closed and try to take you to visit other places. Most of the time, they lie, everything is open. They try to lure you into their tuk-tuk with very low prices to take you on a tour that is only an excuse to take you to jewelry stores or other shops where they receive commissions and where precious stones or other valuables are often fakes or at least sold much more expensive than their real price. This is one of the classic scams in Bangkok.

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The temple of Wat Po is best known for its huge reclining Buddha (Buddha Reclyning to be exact) golden. But he also has a world with its massage school of international repute. You can also get a massage but you attention, demand is high and you might expect. It is also possible for foreigners to take courses in traditional massage thaï.C is one of the most pleasant temples of Bangkok, especially at dusk when it is still available but very few attended. It emerges when a soothing tranquility. At 17h, the monks come to recite their prayers in the main building of the temple. An experience knowing remain discreet.

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Practical information about Wat Pho

The Wat Pho Temple in Bangkok is open every day from 8am and usually closes around 6-6:30pm.

The entrance fee is 300THB per foreign tourist.
Official website: http://watpho .com/fr/home/index.php

I remind you that at Wat Pho, as in all Buddhist temples, proper attire is required. This means shoulders and knees covered for men and women and no cleavage for women. Tunics are provided before entering the building of the great reclining Buddha for those who do not wear appropriate clothes.

To go visit Wat Pho, you can also book one of the tours above.

How to get to Wat Pho ?

You can goto Wat Pho with the Chao Phraya Express boat service and stop at Tha Tien Pier but since July 29, 2019, there is a MRT station, underground subway of Bangkok, which is nearby, station Sanam Chai.

Some tours going Wat Pho

Bangkok: 3 must visit Temples and Market Walking Tour

Offered in English english guide

Immerse yourself in the cultural and historical heritage of Bangkok by visiting the Grand Palace, the Emerald Buddha Temple, Reclining Buddha Temple, local markets, and Wat Arun. Trip with a local tour guide.

Half-Day Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Wat Arun Tour

Offered in English english guide

See Bangkok's top temples in half day with our private tour to Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). Our Local Experts will show you beyond the iconic structures of these temples.

Visit 6 Popular Temples in Bangkok on a e-Scooter

Offered in English english guide

We will be riding electric scooter to go to measure the various temples to bless and watch the ancient architecture of Thailand. Including to visit and eat in the popular dessert shop in the area Mont Nomsod.

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Rules to respect when visiting a temple

Wat Pho is a temple and when you visit a temple in Thailand there are some rules to know and follow :

Dress properly (knees and shoulders should be covered)
Take off your shoes when entering the buildings
Be quiet
Don't hug or kiss
Don't point your feet to Buddha's image
Don't smoke

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