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

Wat Pho is Bangkok’s landmark temple complex famous for its 46-meter gold-leaf Reclining Buddha and centuries-old Thai massage school. It sits right beside the Grand Palace on Sanam Chai Road, so you can do both in one loop.

• Entry to the Wat Pho temple grounds and main halls, including the Reclining Buddha (Phra Vihara) and surrounding courtyards.
• Access to cloisters, chedis, and galleries with hundreds of Buddha images. (Guides available on site.)
• Optional add-ons (paid): traditional Thai massage at the Wat Pho medical school.

• All ages welcome; children must be with an adult.
• Modest dress required: shoulders and knees covered; no revealing clothing.

• Walk the 48-m tunnel-like hall around the Reclining Buddha for close-up photos.
• Explore the courtyards, murals, and rows of Buddha images; then cross the river to Wat Arun if you’re stacking temples.
• Optionally book a Thai massage session at the temple’s traditional medical school.

• Hours: Open daily ~08:00—19:30 (last entry earlier for some halls).
• Tickets: Foreign visitors pay at the gate; e-ticket kiosks or cash window available. Keep your ticket handy for hall checks.
• Dress code enforced at entry (cover shoulders/knees); remove shoes before entering sacred halls.

• Location: Sanam Chai & Maharaj Roads, next to the Grand Palace (Rattanakosin Island). Easy to pair with Grand Palace and Wat Arun by ferry.
• Plan ~60—90 minutes for a relaxed walk-through; mornings are cooler and less crowded.

Bangkok’s must-see Reclining Buddha + classic temple courtyards, all walkable from the Grand Palace. Go early, dress modest, and you’re set.