- Despite its name (coming from Aruna, the Indian god of the dawn), the best views and photos of Wat Arun are in the evening with the sun setting behind it.
- Wat Arun Rajwararam (Temple of the Dawn) is in the Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River.
- Wat Arun, is a 'must see' for anyone visiting Bangkok. My wife and I visited as part of an "Introduction to Bangkok" Tour, operated by Exo Travel Thailand.
- During the reign of King Rama II the temple was renovated and renamed Wat Arun Rajwararam or Wat Arun for short. See the temple from the river.
- Tapınak, adını Hindu tanrısı Aruna'dan alır. Wat Arun, Tayland'ın en ünlü yerlerinden biridir ve sabahın ilk ışığı, tapınağın sarmal kubbesinden yansımaktadır.
- 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.
- 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 Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, or just Wat Arun (‘Temple of Dawn’) is a Buddhist temple located on the banks of the Chao Praya river in Bangkok.
- One of the most recognizable temples in the country -- its likeness appears on the back of the 10 baht coin -- Wat Arun sits on the opposite bank of the river to the...
- Wat Arun was built in the days of Thailand's ancient capital of Ayutthaya, and was originally known as Wat Makok ("Olive Temple").