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Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
Best time to visit
Arrive at opening in the morning to avoid the heat and biggest tour groups; late afternoon brings warm light on the gilding and fewer visitors near closing.
Budget tips
Entrance for most foreign visitors is around 200 THB, Thai nationals usually pay a reduced rate; no regular free days, but many guided tours include the fee so compare prices before booking.
Recommended for
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Culture seekers, Short-stop travelers
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Fatos rápidos: Ao atravessar os portões, o olhar é imediatamente capturado por uma figura reclinada colossal, cujos pés têm incrustações de madrepérola exibindo 108 desenhos simbólicos que misturam arte e cosmologia religiosa. Nos pátios, o cheiro de incenso e o movimento calmo das pessoas revelam uma escola tradicional de massagem onde visitantes aprendem técnicas locais e saem muitas vezes renovados.
Destaques: Há uma estátua reclinada de 46 metros de comprimento e 15 metros de altura, com os pés incrustados de madrepérola que exibem 108 cenas auspiciosas que brilham sob a luz como pequenos mapas. Visitantes costumam depositar moedas em 108 tigelas de bronze para fazer desejos, o ar cheira a incenso e o toque dos sinos cria uma cadência relaxante, enquanto uma escola de massagem no complexo ensina técnicas tradicionais em salas abafadas, o que dá um contraste curioso entre solenidade e rotina.
Insider tips
- Dress respectfully, cover shoulders and knees, and carry a light scarf for hotter days.
- Get there at opening to beat tour buses and the midday heat.
- For unbroken full-length photos, use the north viewing platform facing the Reclining Buddha's head.
- Book a session at the Wat Pho Thai Traditional Massage school on-site, payments are usually cash and bookings are done in person.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
Reviews
Reviews (2)
4.5Arrived at 8am with almost no line. 200 THB entry was worth it for the Reclining Buddha and murals, avoid the touristy stalls.
Came at 3pm and it was packed with tour groups, ticket line took 30 minutes. 200 THB felt steep, the Reclining Buddha is stunning but bring patience.
