Nice enough city with historical and cultural sights but the political situation is just too chaotic. I would give this country a miss for a couple of years.

This temple is amazingly beautiful. Its great to just wander around and look at everything, there are so many different things to look at. Also, the Reclining Buddha is very cool and much bigger than it looks in pictures. Definitely fun to pay the tiny price to go in and see the buddha.

We were on a whirlwind trip to bangkok from Jan 23 to 25. A visit to wat pho was not included in our tour of the city but armed with a map of bangkok and a guidebook we took a cab and visited this temple. It was well worth the trouble. We stood there in awe of this huge reclining buddha. You have to see it to appreciate its impact. The temple grounds itself has a lot of interesting thinks to see.

Marvelous tiny pieces of colored chips of glass glued all over!!! This is something you will never see somewhere else. If you are tired and want some serene atmosphere, go to the Wats and you'll find yourself refreshed. ...and don't miss a massage at teh Massage School somewhere at the back of Wat Po!!!! Bangkok is always worth a visit!

Interesting and spiritual place. The reclining Buddha was remarkable. Thw offerings and culture surrounding him, even more interesting. An active monastary, you can also get a foot massage at one of the Thai Massage schools on site. We also sat it on a chanting session with the local monks (no cameras there please!).

Entering the Wat Pho precinct is like stepping back into history. After navigating the many 'toutes' outside (who try and convince you that it is closed and you would be much better off going with them to their 'brothers' shop for a bit of retail therapy!) you immediately pick up a feel for the tranquility of the place. The reclining buddha is amazing, you feel awed in this temple which is steeped in tradition. The Mother-of Pearl inlays on the feet of the Reclining Buddha are so intricate and fascinating. Wonderful massages can be had here for very reasonable prices. All in all a must to see when in Bangkok.

You hear about the reclining Buddha but you have to see this in person to really appreciate it. It's massive! You will have a hard time getting a good camera angle to fit the whole thing. This was a definite highlight of the trip.

I liked the buddha, but there ware to much people selling,and to many visetors og it all was like a marked and not a temple,mayby i came there at the wrong day

MUST SEE!!! This is a great place to go and extremely close to the Grand Palace, like walking distance. It is a great place to spend an hour!

Visit to Thailand is never complete without the visit to Wat Pho. The experience was exhilarating. It showcases their reverence for their beliefs, love for culture & true craftmanship & ingenuity. I can only stare in awe and disbelief when I saw the Reclining Buddha. A piece of art that transcends all cultural barriers and religious lineage. As you stare in this work of creativity, one can never put aside the talented hands that toiled carefully to place each gold leaf and every piece of the mother of pearl. The temples stood tall against the blue sky. Looking up to the heavens and seemingly intermingling with the clouds. A place where the only the pure and true can reach. Closely observing its grandeur would reveal tiny and colorful pieces of tiles put together to create a majestic architectural wonder. The patterns were so well thought of that it creates a kaleidoscope of earthy rainbow. Inside each temple housed a golden buddha that would always elicit a sigh of admiration in one's lips. Wat Pho is a place to bask yourself in Thai culture. It is a never-ending series of surprises. Each art form seemed to try to catch your attention and leave you in awe and wonder.