Wat ArunWat Arun (), also known as the Temple of the Dawn, is a well-known landmark and the quintessential image of Bangkok. Its single elongated prang (Khmer-style tower) is surrounded by four smaller prangs. The Tourism Authority of Thailand says the main prang is 104 meters high, while other sources say it's 80-85 metters high. Its porcelain sides had once been used as ballast by boats coming to Bangkok from China, a hallmark of the reign of King Rama III.

Wat PhoThe largest reclining Buddha and the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand. This tremendous Buddha is 46m Long and 15m high and illustrates the passing of the Buddha into nirvana. Next to the Grand Palace. 0 2221 9911; Th Samanchai; admission 20 B, guided tours 100-300B; 8am-5pm; bus 508, 512, river express Tha Tien.

Classes. Sunee Yoga Centre, 2nd floor, Pratunam Center, 78/4 Rachprarop Road; T02-2549768. Open Mon-Sat.

Located in Section 5 of Wat Mahathat. Sitting and walking meditation practice is available in english. Participants can stay within the meditation building (donations are always welcome) as long as they wear white clothes (available at the center) and observe the eight man Buddhist precepts, Some of the precepts are abstention from food after midday and from alcohol, tobacco, drugs and sex at all times. Instruction and talks on metditation and Buddhism are held here every evening from 8-10pm. The International Buddhis Meditation Center (Room 105 or 209) in the temple's Mahachulalongkorn University building also gives talks on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month from 3-5pm.

Main info center for english-speaking retreats in Thailand. Holds Buddhist discussion and meditation sessions on the first Sunday of every month. Dhama lectures and discussions are held on the second Sunday. 616 Benjasiri Park, Soi Medhinivet off Soi 24, Thanon Sukhumvit; 02 661 1284-90; www.wfb-hq.org.

Vipassana meditation courses in English, weekend and week-long retreats. Classes in reiki and other subjects are available. House of Dhamma Insight Meditation Centre; 26 Soi Lardprao 15, near Lad Phrao subway station, north Bangkok; 02 511 0439; www. angelfire.com/al/dhamma/home.html.

Wat Po massage Wat Pho Traditional Medicine and Thai Massage is housed within the Wat Pho Temple grounds. The wat offers traditional Thai full-body, herbal and foot massages. A full body massage costs 300B/hour. No reservations necessary. Traditional Thai massage classes, conducted in English, are also given here. Wat Pho, Ratanakosin; www.watpho.com or watpottm@netscape.net.

Hotel spa with a full range of massages and treatments which include aromatherapy massage. Luxurious, chic, minimalist surroundings. Price is mid-range. Daily 9am-10pm. Buddy Lodge Hotel, 265 Thanon Khao San, Banglamphu; 02 629 4477; www.buddylodge.com.

Respected walk-in-city massage center. Inexpensive traditional Thai full-body, foot, and herbal massages as well as Swedish massages. Daily 7am-midnight. 108/15-16 Thanon Khao San, Banglamphu; 02 629 0924. Also on Soi Chana Songkhram, Banglamphu.

The Oriental Spa Thai Health and Beauty Center. Bankgkok's first hotel spa in the city's most famous hotel, the Oriental. The spa is housed in a restored hundred-year-old teakwood home across the river from the Oriental. The hotel ferry is always available. Very expensive treatments and hydrotherapy facilities. Reservations are essential. Daily 7am-10pm. c/o Oriental Hotel, 48 Oriental Avenue, off Thanon Charoen Krung; 02 439 7613; www.mandarinoriental.com.