The vibrant city of Bangkok—a mesh of interlocking canals, brand new skyscrapers, palaces and Buddhist temples—lures tourists from around the world because of its beautiful culture and its sheer exotic attractions. Walking through its chaotic streets, a traveller can pass from a modern restaurant to an ancient “wat” (temple) in a matter of moments. There is perhaps no better example of Bangkok’s exotic magnetism than the heavenly temple of the Reclining Buddha of Wat Pho. Measuring a gargantuan 46 m long and 15 m high, the reclining Buddha of Wat Pho may not be the largest or longest Buddha in Thailand anymore (five reclining Buddha statues have surpassed it so far), but many believe that still nothing surpasses Wat Pho for its timeless beauty and ...
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