WAT PHO is a Buddhist temple situated in Bangkok. It is one of the largest and oldest in Bangkok. It is also called as the reclining Buddha temple or Wat Phra Chetuphon or rajwaramahaviharn.
It covers an area of 20 acres. The Buddha is 15 meters high and 46 meters long and had a pillow under his head and it is surrounded by candles. Wat Pho contains 1000 images in the grounds. It was built before 200 years in 1788 by king Ayutthaya and Pet raja and again it was rebuilt by King Rama I in 1824 to 51. The outer layer of Buddha is decorated with gold and the eyes and bottom of Buddha’s feet is decorated with mother of pearl and the feet are of Indian and Chinese styles. The Wat Pho is a center for massage, meditations and medicines. Wat Pho has two walled compounds are north and south compounds. In northern compound it has Wat Phra Chetuphon and a massage school and on southern compound it has a school and Buddhist monetary. Around the temple there are beautiful gardens. Before going inside the temple visitors should leave their shoes. The visiting hours are from 8am to 5pm and the break timings are 12pm to 1pm, entrance fee is 50 baht. It is one of the popular visiting places.
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