Wat Pho is best known for its enormous, golden reclining Buddha (more precisely, the reclining Buddha). It also houses an internationally renowned massage school. Massages are available there, but demand is high, so expect a wait. Foreigners can also take courses in traditional Thai massage. Wat Pho is one of Bangkok's most beautiful temples, especially at dusk when it's still open but less crowded. A soothing tranquility prevails. At 5 p.m., the monks gather in the temple's main building to offer their prayers—an experience where discretion is respected.

Wat Pho Temple in Bangkok is open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The entrance fee is 300 THB per foreign visitor. Official website: http://watpho.com/fr/home/index.php Please note that appropriate attire is required at Wat Pho, as in all Buddhist temples. This means that shoulders and knees must be covered (for both men and women), and women must not show cleavage. Tunics are provided for visitors who are not dressed appropriately before they enter the building containing the reclining Buddha.

You can reach Wat Pho by taking the Chao Phraya Express boat and disembarking at Tha Tien Pier. However, since July 29, 2019, there is also a nearby MRT station, Sanam Chai Metro Station.

Wat Pho is a temple, and when visiting a temple in Thailand there are some rules to follow: appropriate clothing (knees and shoulders should be covered), take off your shoes when entering the building, be quiet, do not hug or kiss, do not point your feet at the Buddha statue, do not smoke.

How to get there

How do you get to Wat Pho? You can take the Chao Phraya Express boat service to Wat Pho and get off at Tha Tien Pier. Since July 29, 2019, there is also a nearby MRT (Bangkok subway) station, Sanam Chai.