- It blends picturesquely into the skyline so that you can spot it and its central tower from afar. “Wat Arun” translated means “Temple of the Dawn.”
- Built in 1768 by King Taksin, the Temple of the Dawn — Wat Arun — is placed on the spot of what was originally a much smaller temple in disrepair.
- Wat Arun's appearance is different to other religious sites in Bangkok, having been inspired by the temples of the ancient kingdom Ayutthaya, now in ruins.
- In this blog, I’m going to tell you about the best things to see at Wat Arun and give you easy tips on how to get there by BTS and boat.
- Wat Arun, Also known as Wat Chaeng or The Temple of Dawn, is one of the most famous and most visited Temples in Bangkok.
- Wat Arun in Bangkok is also known as The Temple of Dawn. The ancient Bangkok Temple is one of Bangkok's most famous landmarks and tourist attractions.
- It is almost immediately opposite the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. A small shuttle ferry will take you to Wat Arun’s doorstep via Tha Thien Market Pier.
- BTS joins the Chao Phraya Express at Saphan Taksin. By MRT metro, get off at Itsaraphap station, you will have a 10-minute walk to reach Wat Arun.
- Wat Arun (nicknamed the 'Temple of Dawn') is partly made up of colourfully decorated spires and stands majestically over the water.
- The Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan (Wat Arun) is a Buddhist temple located in Thonburi, on the west of Chao Phraya River.