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Sight Rattanakosin, Bangkok

Wat Pho

A sight in Rattanakosin, Bangkok, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Wat Pho in Rattanakosin, Bangkok
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Why go

Temple of the 46-meter Reclining Buddha and a famous traditional massage school.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Bangkok, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Grand Palace and Wat Arun.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Rattanakosin
Price
$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Bangkok, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Grand Palace

    Royal complex housing Wat Phra Kaew and the Emerald Buddha.

    Sight · 0.4 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Wat Arun

    Riverside temple with a porcelain-covered spire, reached by a short ferry.

    Sight · 0.5 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Jay Fai

    Michelin-starred street-food stall known for crab omelets cooked over charcoal.

    Food · 1.5 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Thipsamai Pad Thai

    Famous pad thai shop since 1966, including a version wrapped in egg.

    Food · 1.5 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Chao Phraya Express Boat

    Cheap river ferry linking the old city, temples and Chinatown.

    Activity · 3.8 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Sky Bar at Lebua

    Open-air bar 63 floors up on the State Tower, overlooking the river.

    Drinks · 3.8 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Wat Pho is a stop on our Bangkok to the Andaman route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Bangkok

Another curated sight in Bangkok. See the full Bangkok guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Bangkok run from 30°C in September to 36°C in March; September is usually the wettest month. For Wat Pho itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Bangkok from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bangkok weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
2 Thanon Sanam Chai, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand
Coordinates
13.74642, 100.49277
Destination
Bangkok, Thailand

Wat Pho: quick answers

How much time do you need at Wat Pho?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Wat Pho. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Wat Pho?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Book a massage at the school on site after touring.

Where is Wat Pho?

Wat Pho is at 2 Thanon Sanam Chai, Khwaeng Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Khet Phra Nakhon, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10200, Thailand, in Rattanakosin. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Wat Pho?

Wat Pho appears on Bangkok to the Andaman, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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