Here are our highlight places to visit in Bangkok.
Wat Pho (Wat
Phra Chetuphon or Temple of the Reclining Buddha)
This large and extensive temple neighbours
the Grand Palace on Thai Wang Road and houses the very impressive
gigantic gold plated reclining Buddha which is some 46 metres
long and 15 metres high. Its soles are inlaid with mother
of pearl. The temple is regarded as the first centre of
public education and is sometimes call Thailand's first
university.
Once inside this complex you can't help to
wonder what is the purpose of all these buildings. There
are many reason behind that. Come and find out for yourself.
Wat is the Thai Term meaning Religious Complex.
How to get there
Bus routes :1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 25, 32, 43,
44, 47, 48, 53, 60, 82
Air-con Bus : 8, 9, 25, 44, 82, 506, 507,
512
Ferry : Tha Tien Pier
Opening Hour : Daily 8 am -
5 pm
Admission Fee : THB 20-nett/person
