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Wat Pho
วัดโพธิ์

Wat Pho

"Home to the massive 46-meter long gold-leaf Reclining Buddha and the historic birthplace of traditional Thai massage."

Logistics

Affordable (฿200)

Vibe

Serene and Educational

Duration

1.5-2 hours

Best For

Wellness

The Backstory

Regarded as Thailand's first public university, the temple walls are covered in inscriptions teaching history, geography, and medicine.

Local Secret

"The massage school inside is world-renowned; book a session as soon as you arrive as slots fill up quickly while you tour."

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