Wat Pho -- Temple of the Reclining Buddha

After the Grand Palace, we proceeded to see Wat Pho or the famous Temple of the Reclining Buddha. It is the oldest and largest wat in Bangkok.





















































We had to buy tickets to be able to enter the Reclining Buddha area. Everyone was also required to take their shoes off before entering.



































































































The gold-plated reclining statue of the buddha shows his passing to nirvana. Note that the statue's eyes are made of mother-of-pearl.
























It's a long 46 meters, and you can see various designs and more magnificent carvings while going around it. There is a certain place inside, at the back of the buddha wherein there are 108 brass bowls. You drop coins in each of these bowls which is believed to bring good luck and long life.
























Even the buddha's toes and soles are laid with MOP carvings.


















Can't help but notice that his pillows/headrest were intricately designed as well. So nice :)