Wat Pho at a glance
Wat Pho stands on Sanam Chai Road and Maharaj Road, next to the Grand Palace on the east side of the Chao Phraya. From the Wat Arun side you reach it with a short crossing from the Tha Tien pier. Most visitors pair the two temples in one outing, with the palace as a third stop.
The best-known sight is the reclining Buddha, a figure 46 m long. The grounds also hold courtyards with decorated chedis and cloisters with rows of smaller ones. Wat Pho is a working temple, so dress and behave as you would at Wat Arun.
If you would rather have a guide and transport arranged, look at our overview of Wat Arun and temple tours before you decide how to split the day.
Tickets and opening hours
Prices and times for 2026.
| Item | Wat Pho | Wat Arun, for comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Entry, foreign visitors | THB 300 | THB 200 |
| Entry, Thais | Free with a valid ID | Free |
| Children | Under 120 cm free | – |
| Opening hours | 08:30–19:30, or from 08:00 | 08:00–18:00 |
The evening closing time is the time of the grounds, not a promise that every hall stays open until then. Check the current timetable at the gate, and do not plan on seeing the reclining Buddha in the last half hour. The Wat Pho ticket is separate from the Wat Arun ticket and from the Grand Palace ticket.
For most visitors, the easy plan is Wat Pho in the morning, the ferry across, and Wat Arun in the afternoon, and finish on the east bank, where you can look across the river toward Wat Arun at sunset. Details on the evening view are on the Wat Arun at night page.
Our picks: tours with Wat Pho
The walking tour covers just Wat Pho and Wat Arun and is the shorter outing, while the evening tour has both tickets in the price. The temple tour adds the Grand Palace, with admission extra.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Evening tour: Wat Arun, Wat Pho and a tuk-tuk ride
- Wat Pho and Wat Arun tickets
- Ferry tickets
- Guide
A guided temple evening; the tuk-tuk takes you from Wat Pho to Yaowarat.
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Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun temple tour
- English-speaking guide
- Boat ticket from River City
- Return ferry to Wat Arun
Water and travel insurance are included; admission to the palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun is extra.
Check availability →Wat Pho and Wat Arun walking tour
- Guide
- Coconut water
- Travel insurance
The Wat Pho and Wat Arun tickets are only part of the price if you choose the matching option; otherwise admission is extra.
Check availability →Wat Arun tours and Chao Phraya boat trips
Temple walks that include Wat Pho, river cruises and canal trips, with live prices and availability.
What to see inside
The sights people come for.
The reclining Buddha
The figure is 46 m long and fills its hall. You walk along its length on a path beside it.
Chedis and courtyards
Outside the hall you find decorated chedis in several courtyards. Allow time for a slow loop around them.
Cloisters
The covered cloisters hold rows of figures and small chedis. They give shade on hot afternoons.
Massage school
Wat Pho links to its traditional medical school. Massage hours are 08:00–19:30. Thai massage and foot massage each cost THB 340 for 30 minutes, THB 520 for 60 minutes and THB 1,040 for 120 minutes. Confirm prices and free slots on site.
From Wat Arun to Wat Pho
The crossing takes only a few minutes.
Take the cross-river ferry between Wat Arun and the Tha Tien pier. Tha Tien is pier N8 on the express boat map. The fare is a few baht, between THB 5 and THB 7, and you pay in cash. The ferry runs about every 10 minutes from around 05:00 until around 19:00, but the last crossing time varies, so do not plan a late return on it.
From Sanam Chai MRT station (BL31, Blue Line) you can also walk to the ferry. The full routes by ferry, express boat and MRT are on the getting to Wat Arun page.
Next door to Wat Pho is the Grand Palace, with its own ticket and a stricter dress code.
What to wear and how to behave
Wat Pho asks for respectful clothing.
Wear respectful clothing. Women should not wear shorts above the knee. Follow the signs inside the buildings. The Wat Arun dress code page lists similar rules and covers rented cover-ups.
Wat Pho: frequently asked questions
How much is Wat Pho?
Entry for foreign visitors is THB 300 in 2026. Thais with a valid ID enter free. Children under 120 cm are free.
What are the Wat Pho opening hours?
Hours are 08:30–19:30, and the start can be 08:00. Not every building has to stay open until the evening, so check the current timetable before you go.
How long is the reclining Buddha?
It is 46 m long.
Can I get a massage at Wat Pho?
Yes, the temple's traditional medical school offers Thai and foot massage. Prices for 30, 60 and 120 minutes are THB 340, THB 520 and THB 1,040 each. Confirm prices and availability on site.
Can I visit Wat Pho and Wat Arun on the same day?
Yes. They face each other across the river and the ferry from Tha Tien takes only a few minutes. Each has its own ticket.
Is this site the official Wat Pho website?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It is not connected to Wat Pho, to any other temple, to the tourism authority or to any tour provider.