Yes a nice experience seen and feeling Buddhism around you, and the statues are incredible, they feel big in powerful at a deeper level, I mean spiritual.

Yes a nice experience seen and feeling Buddhism around you, and the statues are incredible, they feel big in powerful at a deeper level, I mean spiritual.
The Buddha is impressive, no matter from what angle you look at it. I found the soles of its feet particular beautiful; figures inlaid with mother of pearl.
The only downside was that you have to almost fight for a few seconds of 'quiet time' as you try to take a picture. Most visitors are pretty polite and wait their...
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Very well kept Temple and good location for other attractions. Combine with palace etc to make the most out of it. We combined with a long tail boat ride through the canals, for a bit of James Bond feeling and actually seeing the other side of Bangkok live.
Just beautiful, well organized with free gowns to cover those not dressed appropriately. Free bottled water.
Visiting Thailand and any other Buddhist countries you'll see a lot of Buddha images.. diferent sizes, different positions, different materials.... but if you are in Bangkok you are not to miss the Reclinig Buddha in Wat Po ('wat' meaning temple), which is next to the Grand Palace, so you can visit one after the other! This image is over 15...
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A small "location" with a superb, reclining Buddha. While I was at Wat Pho there was a local health fair (there's also a traditional massage school on the grounds with massages available) on the grounds. Had a chance to sample some Chiang Mai noodles with chicken and a mild curry sauce.
Despite of weather - easily 45C, it is very nice to spend some hours enjoying the impressive monuments!! gamers will instantly recognize the Sagat's scenario!!! :) nice hint: differently than the grand palace, there is no dresscode in here, so you dont need to suffer wearing jeans as me! :D
We did a day tour in March with a tour guide called Nina. She was extremely attentive, fun and made us giggle all day long. The service was impeccable with cold water provided all day long and she gave us a real taste of local traditions by helping us try weird and wonderful food. I would definitely recommend her as...
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Very worth While going to take a look and take pics. Remember to cover shoulders and legs, otherwise at the temple there are lime greens dressing gowns, SHOES OFF!!
everything has been written about this celebrated place,but i wish to add that in more then 20 years i never visit Bangkok without passing by this amazing Buddha,resting like a golden ship ,ready to take you peraphs in a world of beauty, poesy and enchantment.
the surroinding gardens,dotted with esquisite pagodas and covered with ceramic flowered stupas,and the perfect frame...
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