Wat Pho Herbal Sauna
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A traditional herbal steam sauna at Wat Pho in Ban Tai. Steam from herbs such as citronella makes it a local speciality at a very low price.
Wat Pho is located in Ban Tai on the south coast. The herbal sauna rooms, run by villagers, use lemongrass, holy basil and other herbs boiled in water to produce steam. After sweating, you can rest in an outdoor area, drink tamarind tea and rinse off with water. The session is repeated for several rounds and takes about an hour. The fee is very low, and the proceeds go to the temple. You need to bring or rent a sarong and towel, and men and women use separate rooms or wear sarongs inside. The temple also has a prayer hall and a Bodhi tree you can visit. It is about a 10-minute drive from Thong Sala.
Opening hours
Approx. 15:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Wat Khao Tham
- Phaeng Waterfall & Domsila Viewpoint
- Thong Sala Walking Street & Phantip Market
- Haad Rin & Full Moon Party
- Wat Phu Khao Noi
- Haad Tien
- Than Sadet Waterfall
- Khao Ra