Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Ratchaworamahawihan (Wat Pho)

Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Ratchaworamahawihan (Wat Pho)

Location: 2 Sanam Chai Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra nakhon, Bangkok.
Not-to-be-missed Highlights: The hall of the Reclining Buddha is located to the northwest of the Temple and is very famous for its unique style of decorations; the feet and the eyes are engraved with mother-of-pearl. You can also enjoy seeing a variety of interesting ancient Thai cultural murals around the temple.

Another highlight is a vast array of ancient Chinese sculptures like ancient warriors, lions, or even the statue of Marco Polo, the first foreign explorer who travelled China, and much more. 

Also, view a Group of four huge pagodas surrounded by a white wall with Thai-Chinese style sheltered gates called “Phra Maha Chedi Si Rajakarn”: 

The one with a green tile mosaic is called Phra Maha Chedi Sri Sanpetdayarn.
The one with a white tile mosaic represents the reign of King Rama II.
The one with yellow tile mosaic represents the reign of King Rama III.
The last one, in dark blue tile mosaic, represents the reign of King Rama IV the Great.
The Temple is open daily from 08.00 – 18.30 Hrs.

Information by :
Tourism Authority of Thailand
1600 Phetchaburi Road, Makkasan, Ratchathevi, Bangkok 10400 Thailand
https://www.tourismthailand.org/

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