- 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.
- The temple’s current name, Wat Arun, is derived from the Hindu god Aruna, often personified as the radiations of the rising sun.
- Wat Arun Ratchawararam is classified as a first class Royal temple and is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River.
- 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.”
- Wat Arun Tapınağı gezi notları ile Bangkok'un Şafak Tapınağı'nı yakından keşfedin. Wat Arun gezisi öncesi bilmeniz gerekenleri keşfedin.
- Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Wat Arun annually draws over 5 million visitors, fascinated by its historical and cultural significance.
- Then from Saphan Taksin pier, just take a boat (there are many options, the premium one or the public transport you can choose) they will stop at Wat Arun.
- This guide to Wat Arun will tell you everything you need to know about visiting including the price, opening times, dress code, why you should visit and more.
- 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.
- It was completed in the reign of King Rama IV the Great, and changed its name to Wat Arun Ratchawararam like it is still called today.