Wat Pho (Wat Phra Chetuphon), Bangkok

Wat Pho consists of a large compound just a few hundred meters south of the Royal Palace. It houses a marvellous 46 meters long, gilded reclining Buddha, in its own Vihara.

Phra Maha Chedi Sri Rajakarn consists of four huge pagodas, corresponding to the reigns of the four first Thai kings of the Chakri dynasty.

Wat Pho has long been involved in health. Different statues of hermits in exercise postures can be seen. At present Wat Pho is still a center for traditional Thai massage, which can be experienced in situ.

The main chapel boundary wall is decorated with bas-reliefs from the Ramayana. You will see copies of the images on transparent pages all over Thailand.

Wat Pho is a definite must on your visit to Bangkok.
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1-2. Phra Maha Chedi Sri Rajakarn.
3. Guarding the compound.

4. Phra Maha Chedi Sri Rajakarn.
5. Reclining Buddha's face.
6. Reclining Buddha's feet.

Mother of Pearl, Buddha's Feet at Wat Pho

Mural Painting at Vihara of Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho

7. Buddha's feet : detail
8. Mural painting, Vihara reclining Buddha.
9. Waiting to give a massage.

Mother of Pearl Doorpanel, Phra Ubosoth, Wat Pho

10. Chedi gallore
11. Contorted hermit mount.
12. Detail from doorpanel, Phra Uposatha(Main Chapel)

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