Wat Pho
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Location: วัดพระเชตุพนวิมลมังคลาราม ราชวรมหาวิหาร (วัดโพธิ์)
Phone: +66 2 226 0335 (Main Office) / +66 83 057 7100
Address: 2 Thanon Sanam Chai, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Public Transit:
MRT Station: Sanam Chai (BL31, Exit 1)
Distance: ~300 meters
Time: 4 minutes walk
Location Information
Detailed Access:
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Entrance Point: There are two main entrances: Chetuphon Road (the main entrance for the Reclining Buddha) and Thai Wang Road (closer to the Grand Palace).
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River Access: Use the Chao Phraya Express Boat to Tha Tien Pier (N8). The temple is just a 2-minute walk from the pier.
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Proximity: It is located directly south of the Grand Palace complex, making it easy to visit both in one morning.
Visitor Essentials:
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The Highlight: The massive Reclining Buddha statue, 46 meters long and covered in gold leaf.
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Thai Massage: Known as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage; you can receive a professional treatment or take a class at the on-site school.
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Dress Code: Modest attire is required (shoulders and knees covered).
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Opening Hours: 08:00 AM – 07:30 PM daily.
