What should I wear in Wat Pho Temple?
Things you should be aware of when visiting the Wat Pho: This means that men must wear long pants and short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirts (no tank tops or sleeveless shirts). Women must wear skirts or pants extending at least to the knee, and also should not wear a top that reveals bare shoulders.
What do you wear to a Buddha Temple?
Cover Yourself Shoulders should be covered and long pants should be worn rather than shorts. Some temples in tourist places may be more lenient, but your modesty will be appreciated. Some, but not all temples, may provide a sarong or other cover-up for a small fee if the gatekeeper thinks you’re not covered up enough.
Is Wat Pho made of gold?
The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, known as Wat Pho in Thai, is a Buddhist temple complex which is most known for its gold-plated “Reclining Buddha” sculpture.
What should you not wear in a Thai Temple?
Don’t dress immodestly Men shouldn’t go to a temple in a sleeveless shirt or a shirt that’s been left unbuttoned and revealing their chest or belly. Don’t walk in with really short shorts, either.
Can you wear socks in Thai temples?
Take off your shoes, hat, sunglasses Take off your shoes before entering to the main building of the temple. Most temples will have a space for leaving your shoes. You can keep wearing socks. The same rule goes to the hats and sunglasses when going inside the temple.
Can you wear shorts in Bangkok temples?
Short skirts and shorts or even shortened trousers (you should always wear full length). Skirts that fall below the knee are permitted. Sweat shirts or sweat pants. Perhaps unexpectedly you can wear sandals and flip-flops (in a suitable design) but it’s best to wear full shoes for comfort when you’re walking around.
What should you not wear to a Buddhist temple?
Technically, Buddhist standards require covering the arms from the elbows up, the torso from collarbone to knees, and not wearing hats. Hair accessories are OK, but not sweatband types. So no shorts shorter than knee-length (longer is better). No tanks or sleeveless shirts, tops or dresses, no clevage, no mini-skirts.
How old is Wat Pho?
Built in 1848, the Wat Pho temple is home to the largest Buddha in Thailand.
Can I wear a dress to a Buddhist temple?
It is very important to dress appropriately, which means respectfully and modestly. Shorts, T-shirts, tight pants/leggings, bare shoulders, and any overly casual clothing should be completely avoided. Loose fitting jeans are OK if you have a nice top/shirt, but not ideal. Inappropriate clothing is a sign of disrespect.
Is there a dress code at Wat Pho?
[Pictured above: Paul Anthony and I taking turns testing out the gong in Wat Pho] The dress code at Wat Pho is not enforced quite as strictly as it is at the neighboring Wat Phra Kaew temple, but it is still something you should consider before going.
Is the Phra Mondop a copy of the Buddha?
The Phra Mondop is a copy of the mondop covering the Buddha’s Footprint in Saraburi province. The walls of the Phra Mondop are covered in green mirrored tiles inlaid with gold medallions depicting Buddha.
How big is the Wat Pho Temple in Bangkok?
Wat Pho is most known for being the home of the reclining Buddha image, but the 80,000 square meter complex is home to so many other sacred relics and historic buildings that are worth seeing.
Do you have to go to Wat Pho in Bangkok?
Wat Pho is one place that you should not miss. It is an extremely important place that holds the historically and culturally rich foundation of Bangkok. It would be safe to say that you must visit Wat Pho Temple if you want to see Bangkok’s culture and history with your own eyes.