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Wat Pho
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Wat Pho
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Thailand
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2 Sanam Chai Rd, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand.

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About Wat Pho
It is a Buddhist temple which is situated in south of the Grand Palace. It is also famous as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. It has a longer official name which is Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Wat Pho

  • Before visiting the place you must know that you are going to see the oldest Buddhist temple all over Bangkok. The temple has about a thousand images of Lord Buddha.
    Before visiting the place you must know that you are going to see the oldest Buddhist temple all over Bangkok. The temple has about a thousand images
  • If you want to explore Thai medicine you are in the right place. It is known for the oldest traditional school of Thai medicine and still serves as a place of preserving Traditional Thai medicine. It is a place where traditional Thai massage took birth. There is also a massage school inside the premises. Also, there are extra rooms for those who want to train outside the temple.
    If you want to explore Thai medicine you are in the right place. It is known for the oldest traditional school of Thai medicine and still serves as a
  • King Rama I founded the temple and his ashes also lies in the temple. At the time the temple was named as Wat Photaram which refers to the Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya in India.
  • The large statue of Reclining Buddha is about 15 meters high and 46 meters long. The whole body of the statue is gold plates and Mother-of-Pearl or Nacre is used to decorate eyes. When you go the feet of the statue you will notice holy scenes in both Indian and Chinese styles which are 108 in counting.
    The large statue of Reclining Buddha is about 15 meters high and 46 meters long. The whole body of the statue is gold plates and Mother-of-Pearl or Na
  • The statue is a symbol of Nirvana of the Lord Buddha means passing of Buddha.
    The statue is a symbol of Nirvana of the Lord Buddha means passing of Buddha.
  • The whole complex is divided into North and South. The North part contains the statue while the southern part is reserved for the Buddhist Monastery and is also a school.
  • All the inscriptions and marble illustrations on the temple premises is covered under the Memory of the World Programme initiated by the world heritage.
  • The walls of the temple are engraved with pictorial encyclopaedia covering various subjects like medicine, history, health, literature and lexicography.
    The walls of the temple are engraved with pictorial encyclopaedia covering various subjects like medicine, history, health, literature and lexicograph
  • If you want to count the number of Stupas you can but let me inform you there are 91 small Stupas. The temple also has a museum, four great stupas, central shrine, gardens and pavilions.
    If you want to count the number of Stupas you can but let me inform you there are 91 small Stupas. The temple also has a museum, four great stupas, ce

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