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“Wat Arun Ratchawararam Phra Prang along the Chao Phraya River It's even more beautiful when the sun goes down. See the scenery of the Chao Phraya River on a ferry”
Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, is one of Bangkok's best know landmark. It stands on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Thon Buri. Wat Arun is best seen from the opposite bank of the river; it glistens in the sunlight during the day and stands dark and noble at dawn or dusk. A visit to the beautiful, peaceful monastery complex surrounding the familiar towers is very worth-while. These towers, the "Phra Prang," although best known, the only part of Wat Arun. It also contains narrow lanes; elegant, old white buildings; shrines, pools of turtles. The towers of Wat Arun are built of brick covered with stucco. The decorations are unique; thousands of pieces of multicolored Chinese porcelain. In niches in the central tower are green figures of the God Indra seated on Erawan, the traditional Thai three-headed elephant. Niches in the smaller towers contain figures of the Moon God, on a white horse. The trident of Shiva extends from the top of each tower. The central balcony commands an impressive view of Bangkok across the river. From here one can see the Grand palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the spacious Wat Po. Wat Arun figures in one of Thailand's most colorful festival, the Royal Tod Kathin. Then His Majesty the King travels down the river in a procession of Royal barges to present new robes to the monks after their three-month lent period.
travel:
- by bus number 1, 19, 57
- The ferry terminal is up from Tha Tien. up at Tha Wat Arun
Entry fee:
- free thai people
- Foreigners 50 baht each
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan
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34 Arun Amarin Road, Wat Arun Subdistrict, Bangkok Yai District, Bangkok 10600
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Open now : 8.00 - 18.00
Mon8.00 - 18.00
Tue8.00 - 18.00
Wed8.00 - 18.00
Thu8.00 - 18.00
Fri8.00 - 18.00
Sat8.00 - 18.00
Sun8.00 - 18.00
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