Thursday, February 14, 2008

WAT PO

WAT PO Wat Po or Wat Pra Chetupon Wimolmangkalaram, was built in the 17th century during the Ayutthaya period. It contains many superlatives such as the second largest reclining Buddha with mother of pearl inlay ornamenting its eyes and feet. In its compound is the largest collection of Buddha images, and the four Great Stupas, stone figures of hermits demonstrating medical treatments and massage techniques for this was a centre of medical knowledge in the early daysOpen daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission fee is 20 baht

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