Wat Pho
The oldest and largest temple in Bangkok, located at the south side of the Grand Palace and is protected by massive walls through which only two of the 16 gates are open to the public. The first temple was built in the 16th century. The 8 hectare complex was added to by successive kings.
Historically the site was a type of university for public education and hence today we see an array of miscellaneous buildings, murals and inscriptions dealing with astrology, military defence, literature, morality, archaeology and traditional medicine. The temple compound is large and contains numerous pavilions, statues, buildings, 91 Chedi and enclosed gardens. Whilst the Temple of the Reclining Buddha inside the complex is a tourist favorite the larger temple to the east wall is more impressive. Rated in "Most Popular Tours"
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| Amorosa Bar | Sunset view of Wat Arun across Chao Phraya river | 4 level bar opposite temple, idea of sunset photos | S 700 mtrs - 200 mtrs from Wat Pho | | Canal Saen Saep Pier 27 Fa Lilat | Transport / local canal / 20 mins from cbd | local on a rough canal shuttle | E 1.60 km | | WAT RATCHANATDARAM | Photo | Metal Temple and Royal Sala and temple markets | E 1.60 km many Icons with 100 mtrs | | Fort Mahakan - Bang Lamphu | Photo Spot / Historical Icon / 20 mins | landmark at Canal Pier, Metal temple across the rd | E 1.60 km | | Bicycle Tour | Push Bike tour / out doors low intensity | day or night tours | within 3 km radius | | Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall | Exhibition / Entertainment | several flrs, indoors, audio tours, coffee shop | E 1.60km | | The Golden Mount | Temple / walking / 2 hrs | man made mountain 360 degree view, close to canal pier, incl coffee shop | E 1.7 km | | Yodpiman River Walk | Food / Drinks / River Views / 3hrs | watch dinner cruise boats, next to flower markets, 100 shops multiple level on the river | SE 1.5 km | | Vimanmek Mansion | Royal mansion of Teak | Popular tour | NE 3.4 km |
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