About this app

Welcome to the narrated offline walking tour of Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, in Bangkok, Thailand!

Wat Pho is home to an enormous statue of the Buddha. What makes it special? Unlike other statues, this one shows the Buddha near the end of his life, laying down (reclining or “sleeping”). Not only is this position extremely rare, it’s also depicted on such a huge scale that it’s hard to capture the statue’s size in a photo.

As one of Thailand’s, most popular sights, Wat Pho is a must-visit while in Bangkok. Experience the wonder of the statue as you enter the temple. Learn about the temple’s role in Thai culture. Most importantly, understand its significance in Buddhism, and the ongoing cycle of life and rebirth.

Are you ready to turn your phone into a personal tour guide? This app offers a fully-guided experience of Bangkok’s Reclining Buddha and Temple of the Reclining Buddha - just like a local giving you a personalized, turn-by-turn, fully-guided tour.

Wat Pho: Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Sleeping Buddha)
Wat Pho is home to one of Bangkok’s most popular sights: an amazingly huge reclining (or sleeping) statue of the Buddha. Discover the wonders of this statue, the intricacies of its temple, and the history of traditional Thai massage with this tour.

This tour of the Reclining Buddha Temple includes:
■ Welcome to Wat Pho
■ Temple of the Reclining Buddha
■ Suan Misakawan
■ The Giants of Wat Pho
■ Phra Mondop
■ Sala Karnparien
■ Belfry
■ Royal Chedi
■ West Entrance
■ Phra Rabiang
■ Phra Prang
■ South Entrance
■ Phra Ubosot
■ East Entrance
■ Thai Traditional Massage
■ Rock Gardens
■ Four L-shaped Viharn
■ North Entrance


APP FEATURES:

■ Fascinating stories
Be immersed in an engaging, accurate, and entertaining story about each point of interest. The stories are professionally narrated and prepared by local guides. Most stops also have additional stories that you can optionally choose to hear.

■ Works offline
No data, cellular or even wireless network connection needed while taking the tour. Download over Wi-Fi/Data Network before your tour.

■ Freedom of travel
No scheduled tour timings, no crowded groups, and no rush to move along past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like.

■ Award-winning platform
The app developers received the famous “Laurel Award” from the Newport Mansions, who use it for over a million tours/year.


FREE DEMO vs FULL ACCESS:

Check out the totally free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get full access to all of the stories.


QUICK TIPS:

■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi.

■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged, or take an external battery pack.


NEW!
Additional tours of Bangkok now available:

■ Grand Palace of Bangkok:
Explore the spacious grounds of the Grand Palace, unearth the thrilling mysteries of the Emerald Buddha, and discover the significance of this royal and religious site.

■ Wat Arun: Temple of Dawn
Bangkok’s Wat Arun provides stunning views of the city, a fascinating trip back into Thailand’s earliest foundations, and a deeper understanding of Buddhism.

■ Chinatown and Wat Traimit: Temple of the Golden Buddha
Explore the city’s famous street food on Yaowarat Road, Michelin-starred food stalls, and the strange delectables of Sampeng Lane with this walking tour. Visit Chinatown’s Wat Traimit, the Temple of the Golden Buddha, which contains an actual, literal, golden Buddha statue!


NOTE:
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app uses your location service and GPS tracking feature to allow real-time tracking of your route.

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