Wat Phra Chetuphon, Bangkok
Wat Phra Chetuphon
Wat Phra Chetuphon
4.5
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
About
One of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok features the famous Reclining Buddha, which is the largest in Thailand measuring more than 150 feet in length.
Suggested duration
1-2 hours
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from HK$206.28
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What a journey it has been
Singapore, Singapore42 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
If you want to know about the history you need to hire the tour guide for 400b Entrance fee is 200Baht for foreigners .
This place is very popular I came for history not a believer of Buddhism .
This place is very popular I came for history not a believer of Buddhism .
Written 4 July 2022
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Jim D
Rogers, AR241 contributions
Jun 2022
Loved visiting the reclining Buddha after seeing pictures for so many years. The temple grounds are fascinating and there is more to see than just the reclining Buddha. Definitely worth seeing when you're in Bangkok!
Written 2 July 2022
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worldnomad_01
Los Angeles, CA1,076 contributions
May 2022
Wat Pho (aka the Temple of The Reclining Buddha) is one of the six temples classed as first-class royal temples in Thailand. It is associate with the king Rama I, who supposedly had it built on the site of an earlier temple. The temple has a huge collection of Buddha images and the gilded statue of the Reclining Buddha is 46 meters long and 15 meters high. It is an interesting and important temple, well worth your time.
Written 29 June 2022
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Ashraf M
London, UK265 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
Several interesting things to see. Probably could’ve spent more time there, but was too hot after a long day. Dress conservatively
Written 15 June 2022
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Scott Johnson
Cheshire, UK163 contributions
May 2022
The giant lying Buddha was definitely worth the visit for me, this was a wonderful trip with a fascinating Culture & surrounding Temples, Not expensive and worth the money,
Written 11 June 2022
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sanjayRoy R
Mumbai, India4 contributions
Feb 2022
we have been here with our big family
therefore we didn't expext the crwon peple here
until noon this was like the war 3
but more fun
we love how to they clearage this pleace
we love thai food and wat in bangkok
Not for free for Farang
therefore we didn't expext the crwon peple here
until noon this was like the war 3
but more fun
we love how to they clearage this pleace
we love thai food and wat in bangkok
Not for free for Farang
Written 7 June 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Benedikt Kestner
Hoevelhof, Germany338 contributions
Jun 2022 • Solo
Amazing religios place. It's now more a tourist attraction, but also many people come to pray. The huge lying Buddha is definitely worth a visit. But it also shows the Temple world of a fascinating culture. I enjoyed the visit, but it is very hot during day time and not much shadow to protect you.
Written 6 June 2022
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Danieljames78
Nottingham, UK69 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
It’s a must see site that doesn’t cost that much & is very interesting seeing the large Buddha & the surrounding grounds
Definitely worth a visit
Definitely worth a visit
Written 4 June 2022
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SebastionSt
Las Vegas, NV167 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
What a beautiful attraction. It is always so difficult to imagine the effort and attention to details creating these monuments must be.
Written 2 June 2022
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Goutham Shetlur
Bengaluru, India52 contributions
May 2022
The sleeping Buddha here is really huge. Not to be missed while in Bangkok. Really worth visiting. Nice and really well maintained Wat.
Written 29 May 2022
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Maya C
Sao Paulo, SP6 contributions
Quanto tempo preciso reservar para esse passeio para conhecer (sem correr igual maluca) ?
Ist Bangkok oder Phuket wegen coranovirus gefährlich?
Franky Ba
Munich, Germany269 contributions
Kann ich ehrlich gesagt nicht beurteilen... ich würde das Auswärtige Amt, Robert Koch Institut oder ähnliche Webseiten ansehen...
woburndrakeloe@yahoo.co.uk
Bedfordshire, UK11 contributions
It looks like I had a typographical error in one of my reviews which was noticed.
Atichart Y
Bangkok, Thailand17 contributions
The word is correct, which one do you think?
lisalondonbru
Lido degli Estensi, Italy59 contributions
Dove posso acquistare i biglietti ?
vademecum
Rome, Italy43 contributions
Sul posto
Vinicius
Brasilia, DF1 contribution
It will be open on February 9, 2020 (Makha Bucha)?
Bee likes travel
35 contributions
YES, it is every day open.
When you Go you have to take of your shoes. Put it in the bag and take the bag with you. At the end you can put on your shoes and leave the bag.
Enjoy and surprise yourself how big these Buddha is.
Nathan S
Stillwater, OK58 contributions
Is this temple and any of the other temples open on January 1st? I can’t find anywhere it says it’s open or closed that day.
A Ali
Sarpsborg, Norway138 contributions
Like other have already said, its should be open. If its your first time in Bangkok, i would advise you to use the boat taxi. It will be less of a hassle than traveling by road.
האם פתוח בשבת?
Amanda W
Southend-on-Sea, UK268 contributions
Yes, the only day it closed when we were there was when the King was in residence.
Yeni
Bandung, Indonesia16 contributions
Do you have to where a scarf or a syal to go here since some temple are very strict? And is there anyone who sells drink there since it may be very hot
gatdallas
Dallas, TX12 contributions
You do need to wear long pants and no bare shoulders to enter many of the temples. Also no flip flops. Scarfs were not required.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wat Phra Chetuphon
- Wat Phra Chetuphon is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- Wat Phra Chetuphon admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost HK$201.35, while a popular guided tour starts around HK$47.10 per person. See all 248 Wat Phra Chetuphon tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
- Wat Phra Chetuphon can be crowded, so we recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 248 Wat Phra Chetuphon tickets and tours on Tripadvisor
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- (0.20 km) Ama
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