Wat Pho
Wat Pho
Wat Pho (2 Sanamchai Road, Grand Palace Subdistrict, Pranakorn District, Bangkok) – built by King Rama I, this is reputed to be the oldest temple in Bangkok. Nowadays, Wat Pho is best-known for its Temple of the Reclining Buddha, whose statue runs at 45 meters long and 15 meters high. The soles of the feet, inlaid with a myriad of precious stones, are particularly interesting with the 108 signs of true faith. Also look for the long earlobes signifying noble birth, and the lotus-bud configuration of the hand to symbolize purity and beauty.
Hours: 8:30 am – 6:00 pm daily. Admission: 200 Baht. Dress code: no shorts.
Note: “Wat Pho Thai Traditional Medical and Massage School” was opened in 1955 inside Wat Pho. It is the first Thai Medical School under the approval of Thai Ministry of Education. The school presently offers 4 basic courses of Thai Medicine that are Thai Pharmacy, Thai medical practice, Thai Midwife Nurse and Thai Massage. See the following web link for rates charged for various types of massages (from body to foot): https://www.watpomassage.com/2014/index.php?r=/site/article&id=18