Wat Pho in Bangkok(卧佛寺)

Wat Pho (the Temple of the Reclining Buddha), or Wat Phra Chetuphon, is located behind the splendid Temple of the Emerald Buddha. It's the largest temple in Bangkok and famed for its huge and majestic reclining Buddha measured 46 metres long and covered in gold leaf. The Buddha's feet are 3 metres long and exquisitely decorated in mother-of-pearl illustrations of auspicious 'laksanas' (characteristics) of the Buddha. If you've never tried a traditional Thai massage, Wat Pho is a good place to start. It's quite different to most other forms of therapeutic massage and tends to be invigorating rather than relaxing, incorporating yoga style postures to relieve stress and improve blood circulation. Cost is around 120 baht for half an hour or 200 baht per hour.

Wat Pho also has good English speaking guides who will provide interesting information for around 200 - 400 baht, depending on how many people there are in your group and your negotiating skills. There are also a few astrologers and palm readers available for consultation. You can also receive a blessing from a monk for a small donation which helps to maintain the wat' (temple).Opening Hours: Daily 08:00 - 17:00 (Massage available until 18:00)

Location: Maharat Road. Close to the river (about a half mile south of the Grand Palace), Old City (Rattanakosin)

Price Range: The entrance fee is 100 baht

位于大皇宫隔壁的卧佛寺又称菩提寺，卧佛寺是全曼谷最古老的庙，也是全泰国最大的庙宇。这座从艾尤塔雅时代留下的古寺很受却克里节基王朝皇帝的喜 爱，1793年拉玛一世下令重建卧佛寺，于1801年完成，不过13年的光景，拉玛三世时又下令重修，把大雄宝殿、方位殿及讲经楼都拆了重建，再加盖两座 塔及卧佛殿，花了17年才完成，拉玛四世时再添一座塔，便持续这个状态到现在。