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Wat Arun
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Closed Open from 8:00am-6:30pm
Recommended Sightseeing Time: 2 hours
Address: 158 Thanon Wang Doem, Khwaeng Wat Arun, Khet Bangkok Yai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600
Official website: https://www.watarun1.com/th
Phone: +66-2-8912185
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Wow, such a powerful location. Beautiful architecture, you can feel the spirit of this wonderful place. Dress conservatively, but if you don't they have loaner wraps.
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Wat Arun is a prominent Buddhist temple located along the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok Yai District. It is one of the few temples that remain from Thailand’s Chakri dynasty. The temple’s most distinctive feature is the central Khmer-style tower. Glazed porcelain tiles and seashells cover the exterior, giving the entire complex a brilliant shine, particularly in the early morning light. For many years Wat Arun housed the famous Emerald Buddha, before it was moved to Wat Phra Kaew in 1785. As one of Bangkok’s beloved temples, this is certainly an attraction visitors won’t want to miss.
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Wow, such a powerful location. Beautiful architecture, you can feel the spirit of this wonderful place. Dress conservatively, but if you don't they have loaner wraps.
The temple is really beautiful with golden light during the night time and the scenery is stunning. I’d love to go back there again. #Bangkok
Not the usual temple though. Best for Instagram photos. ❤️
Waoo this is an amazing place whereby I spend my prayer time with my family during holiday
Wat Arun is one of my favorite in Bangkok! It is spectacularly beautiful and picturesque. Absolutely stunning. It can be a bit crowded, but with a little effort you can still get plenty of pictures without tourists in them. The detail on the pyres is incredible. I went mid-day but I bet this place would be spectacular at sunset! definitely recommend taking the ferry over here and checking this important Wat out!