Wat Pho Seeing Giants in Thailand
Attraction Details :
This
is possibly the most interesting temple in Thailand as it combines
history, medical science and is a center for meditaion and traditional
massage training. Its official name is Wat Phrachetuphon Vimon
Mangkararam Ratchaworamahawihan, although it is commonly called Wat Po. Founded
during the 16th century, Wat Pho is most famous for the golden
reclining Buddha that measues 46 metres and has feet inlaid with
mother-of pearl. In more modern times, Wat Pho has gained international
recognition as a meditation centre and for the traditional Thai massage
that is both practiced and taught here. Bas reliefs around one of the main buildings depict the story of the Ramakian . The
walls have marble tablets describing basic anatomy and treatments. In
the late afternoon, traditional medicine practitioners are there to
dispense herbal mixtures. Nearby, there is a cloister where you can have
a traditional Thai massage for a very small payment.
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