If one were to list ten top most things that one must do in Bangkok, visiting Wat Po would definitely be one of it because it is one of the most iconic settings I this eastern city. Located right next to the grand palace, it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city.
Wat Po better known amongst tourists as Temple of the Reclining Buddha is a Buddhist temple situated in the Rattanakosin District. As the name itself suggests the main attraction at this setting is the massive gold coloured statue that is in the reclining position. However, it is said that the premises has been named after a shrine in India where the Enlightened is said to have lived long time ago.
The massive statue that is found here extends to more than 43 metres and is approximately 15 metres high. For any person who visits this place, the size of the statues is simply overwhelming. The posture of the statue is such that the head rested on one arm and two blue pillows which are heavily designed.
The setting is undoubtedly one of the oldest temples in the country, as well as one of the biggest. There are more than one thousand Buddha images that are found here which include one of the largest as well.
It has also been a public university in the olden days. There have been studies on religion, literature, science and many more conducted here with the uBangkok Serviced Apartmentsse of sculpting and murals. There has also been a school that taught students of Ayurveda and traditional medicine. For those who are interested in Ayurveda and massage would also find it interesting to know that this is also regarded to be the place of origin of traditional Thai massages as well.
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Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry. Google+
