Wat Pho - Wat Chetupon The Temple of Reclining Buddha
This large and extensive temple neighbours the Grand Palace
enclave on Thai Wang Road and contains a gigantic gold plated
Reclining Buddha some 46 meters long and 15 meters high with
Inlaid mother of pearl soles. The temple is also regarded as the
first centre of public education and is sometimes called 'Thailand's
first university'.
Information Full name: Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn
Opening Hours: Daily from 08.30 to 17.00 Attraction Type:Buddhist temple (Wat)
Nearby attractions: Wat Phra Khaew, Suan Saranrom Park
Address: 2 Sanamchai Road Sub-District:Phra Borommaharatchawang District:Phra Nakhon
City: Bangkok 10200 Boat: Tha Tien (N8) Web:www.watpho.com
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