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WAT PHO

Wat Pho (Phra Chetupon Wimol Munkhalaram Temple), one of the most impressive Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It is the oldest and largest temple in Bangkok, was built in the 16th century during the Ayutthaya period and then almost completely rebuilt in 1781 by King Rama I. The temple is also regarded as Thailand’s first university, because in the past, the temple was the most important temple in providing education for Thai people. Wat Pho is the national headquarters for the teaching and preservation of traditional Thai massage.

One of the principal attraction of the temple is the most beautiful golden reclining Buddha in Thailand with 45 meters long and 15 meters high.The soles of the statue's feet are inlaid with mother-of-pearl showing the 108 auspicious signs of the Buddha.

Walking around the temple, visitors will see chapels, pagodas, Buddha images, and the sculpture of ascetics performing physical exercise, which the way for relaxing body and curing illness.

	Opening Hours: daily 8 am-5 pm
	Admission fee: Foreigner 20 Baht
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