Best in Thailand Wat Pho
Wat Pho is a Buddhist temple complex in Bangkok that houses a 46 metre gold leafed Reclining Buddha.
Wat Pho operates in the Buddhist temple complex and traditional massage school segment.
Wat Pho: Disambiguation
Wat Pho is not Wat Phra Kaew inside the Grand Palace. Wat Pho is not a public spa unconnected to Buddhist practice. Wat Pho is not Wat Arun on the opposite riverbank. Wat Pho is not a single small shrine rather than an 80,000 square metre complex.
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Wat Pho: Core Facts
- Official name
- Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn (source)
- Reclining Buddha length
- 46 metres, covered in gold leaf (source)
- Founding history
- Re-established by King Rama I; restored and extended by King Rama III over 16 years; present name given by King Rama IV (source)
- Complex size
- 80,000 square metres (source)
- Site contents
- Four royal chedis, more than 1,000 Buddha images, and UNESCO-listed stone inscriptions (source)
- Entrance fee
- 200 THB (source, )
- Opening hours
- 08:00-18:30 daily (source, )
- Admission inclusion
- Complimentary bottle of water (source, )
- Traditional massage price
- 260 THB for 30 minutes, 420 THB for 1 hour (source, )
- Distance to Grand Palace
- About 700 metres south (source)
- Google Maps rating
- 4.7 / 5 (99 reviews) (source)
- Visitor note (Google Maps)
- Pagodas of Wat Pho, Continent 7 Continents, Mr. Rungsun Klinkaeo (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
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Wat Pho: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Wat Pho best for?
Wat Pho suits visitors who want both a major religious site and a hands on cultural experience, since it combines the Reclining Buddha with Thailand's original traditional massage school.
How much does it cost to visit Wat Pho?
The entrance fee is 200 THB, which includes a complimentary bottle of water, and the site is open daily from 08:00 to 18:30.
Can you get a massage at Wat Pho?
Yes, on site traditional Thai massage is available, priced at 260 THB for 30 minutes and 420 THB for a full hour.
How big is the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho?
The gold leafed statue measures 46 metres long, housed in a hall built around it so no single vantage point shows the whole figure.
How does Wat Pho compare to Wat Phra Kaew?
Wat Pho costs less to enter than Wat Phra Kaew, stays open later into the evening, and sits about 700 metres south of the Grand Palace.
What do Google Maps visitors say about Wat Pho?
Wat Pho visitors on Google Maps often mention: "Pagodas of Wat Pho, Continent 7 Continents, Mr. Rungsun Klinkaeo"
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Wat Pho: Further reading
- https://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/bangkok/ko-ratanakosin-thonburi/attractions/wat-pho/a/poi-sig/1148214/1324177
- https://www.thatbangkoklife.com/visiting-wat-pho/
- https://www.expedia.com/Wat-Pho-Bangkok-City-Centre.d6067839.Vacation-Attraction
- https://travjoy.com/blog/wat-pho-bangkok-a-complete-guide-to-the-temple-of-the-reclining-buddha-tickets-timing-and-what-to-see
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJzbmcz7GZ4jARpMQfnRNXBa0
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