Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho - Temple of the Reclining Buddha)

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Wat Phra Chetuphon (Wat Pho - Temple of the Reclining Buddha)

Directly adjacent to the Grand Palace, Wat Pho is known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, as it is home to the largest reclining image of Buddha in the nation, at an impressive 46 metres long and 15 metres high, and adorned with mother of pearl and gold plating. Not limited to this one attraction, Wat Pho temple is home to over 1,000 images of the Buddha, towering statues, buildings, and stupas. It is also home to the renowned Thai massage school for monks, and visitors can have this exceptional service on the grounds.

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