Wat Pho Temple also known as the 'Temple of the Reclining Buddha' is huge and beautiful. It is made up of one large temple in the middle with a number of smaller worship rooms surrounding it. Such detail & tecnique in every part of its construction and so bright and colourful! Unfortunately age and weather has taken its toll but it is still a magnificent sight. We spent a good couple of hours wandering around the courtyards & into the various worship rooms. Of coarse the Reclining Buddha was the most spectacular sight. It was massive and so well looked after. She was getting her feet restored when we visited but the rest of her was pristine!!!
Such detail even on the roof!
These guardians are all over the gardens.
They have a certain look of pride I thought.
Josh thought this was a jolly looking Buddha
This was behind the Reclining Buda. You exchange a note for lots & lots of little coins and join the procession dropping coins into each bowl as you pass. It made whimsical music as there were lots of people in the procession. This is said to bring you good luck!
And here she is in all her splendour!
All 15 metres tall & 46 meters long of her, all covered in gold leaf! Stunning!!!
A couple of the worship rooms
Everything was so bright & colourful and there was plenty of gold!! Definitely worth a visit! You can even get a Thai massage while you are there but be sure to book on your arrival to ensure a short wait time! You must dress appropriately with shoulders & knees covered. They will provide coveralls if required.
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