Temples and Buddha Statues in Bangkok

There are a lot of Buddha statues around Bangkok, Thailand. Two of the most famous are: The Reclining Buddha and The Emerald Buddha.

The Reclining Buddha

The Reclining Buddha is the most famous Buddha statue in Thailand. He can be found at Wat Pho, in Bangkok. This temple is one of the largest and oldest in Thailand.

The Reclining Buddha

The Reclining Buddha is 15m high and 43m long. It is very difficult to fit the whole statue in one photograph. He reclines in his right arm. His feet are inlaid with mother of pearl designs displaying images of flowers, elephants, and tigers.

The Emerald Buddha

The second most famous of Bangkok's Buddha statues is the Emerald Buddha. He is found on the grounds of the Grand Palace, in Wat Phra Keaw. 

The Emerald Buddha

The Emerald Buddha got his name from his colour - he is green like an emerald. He is not made from emerald; he is made from green Nephrite, and he is dressed in gold. He has been housed in the Wat Phra Keaw since 1784, after three hundred years of transfers between Laos, Cambodia, Burma and Thailand.

So, if you get the chance and are visiting Bangkok, be sure that you do not miss seeing these incredible statues of Buddha. They really are awe-inspiring!

~Angie