Wat Pho - Get QiRanger Out There! #10

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This week's Get QiRanger Out there takes us to Wat Pho in central Bangkok. It's located adjacent to the Grand Palace, so hitting this place up is really easy and can be done in conjunction with it. There are two things Wat Po is known for: the massive reclining Buddha and the medical school where they teach the definitive Thai Massage. The Reclining Buddha is the largest in Thailand. This golden reclining Buddha measures a staggering 15m in height and mind blowing 43m in length. Visitors are able to slowly saunter around the figure, stopping periodically to pray at altars or to take pictures. Because this is one of the key attractions in Bangkok, expect large crowds. Hopes of getting that "perfect shot" may be slim, but patient shutter bugs will be able to find that key moment to snap away. Behind the Buddha are 108 bowls where visitors can drop in 108 coins while mediating on the 108 auspicious characteristics of the Buddha. Another feature of the Buddha at Wat Po are its massive feet. The reclining Buddha's feet are 3m high and 4.5m long, inlaid with mother of pearl. It's quite the spectacle to see. The detail on them is amazing and I found myself staring at them for minutes. The feet are subdivided into 108 sections indicating the 108 auspicious characteristics of the Buddha. It's these mice panels I found so interesting. The temple grounds are also quite nice. What I really found unique were the chedi or stupas. At other Thai temples they're gold or the traditional stucco. Here, they're inlaid with pastel tiles, giving them a different look. At the rear of the temple complex is the Thai Massage area. Prices are a bit higher than elsewhere in Bangkok (420TB for 1 hour vs 300TB for one hour elsewhere). Despite this, expect a long wait during peak times. On our visit, Jo opted to get a Thai Massage and had to wait 30 minutes for her turn. Some people were waiting up to an hour for a foot massage. Personally, I'm not willing to do that, but those that do say the experience is worth it. Admission for foreigners is 100TB, or about $3US. Overall, I think it's a good investment. Seeing the Buddha is truly special and something I'd recommend and go back again to see. -= WEB SITES =- G+: http://google.com/+SteveMiller_QiRanger Twitter: http://twitter.com/qiranger Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/qiranger Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/qirangeradventures Instagram: http://instagr.am/qiranger Blog: http://qiranger.com The Travel and News Channel: http://youtube.com/qiranger The Vlog Channel: http://youtube.com/theqirangervlog Podcast: http://qiranger.com/anw TAGS: Wat Pho (Place Of Worship),Thailand,Bangkok,Religion,Buddhism,Reclining Buddha,Thai Massage,Travel,Explore,Destination,Tourism,traveling,Attractions in Thailand,Amazing Thailand,Attranctions in Bangkok,Bangkok Attractions,Wat (Type Of Place Of Worship),Steve Miller,QiRanger
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