The main attraction of Wat Pho is the enormous Reclining Buddha. But throughout Wat Phra Chettuphon’s 21 acres, built in 1788, are hundreds of Buddha images, stupas, shrines and 16 elaborate gates. Most enjoyable are the giant, Chinese-style statues. They are ancient ballasts from trading ships. This warrior with a top hat is a Farang Guard, considered to be Marco Polo or an early European explorer to Thailand.