Bangkok: 10 Things to Do

8. Wat Po

Wat Po Tom Bonaventure / Getty Images
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There's no combination of the corporeal and ethereal like a stroll through this otherworldly temple compound, where the relaxed smile on the famous Reclining Buddha serves as the cue to head for the school of traditional massage, tel: (66-2) 221 2974, right on the grounds. There's often a wait, and there's no privacy as aching tourist bodies lie side by side. But the prices are low and the standards divine.

  • 1. Wat Po
    2 Sanamchai Rd, Bangkok, Thailand; (66-2) 221 2974 13.74659100.49331 More info

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