One of the musts, conveniently sited near the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Keo, plus across the river from Wat Arun. This is the city's largest wat, housing a 150-foot, gold-plated sculpture of a reclining Buddha. The feet alone, with inlaid mother of pearl signs of the Buddha, are ten feet long. Wat Pho is the center of the eponymous massage style found all over Thailand. A school teaching massage still occupies part of the wat, and you can study for up to ten days here for a small fee. Alternatively, enjoy a one-hour massage for a nominal B200 fee (you should also tip B100 or so). The grounds are extensive, with numerous buildings including one containing nearly 400 seated Buddhas. An English-speaking monk is often available to answer questions.

Daily 8am-6pm

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