Wat Arun - "Temple of Dawn" is a Buddhist temple
(wat) in the Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west
bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple derives its name from the Hindu god
Aruna, often personified as the radiations of the rising sun and full name of
the temple is given by Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan (วัดอรุณราชวรารามราชวรมหาวิหาร).
Wat Arun is among the best known of Thailand's landmarks and the first light of
the morning reflects off the surface of the temple with pearly iridescence.
Although the temple had existed since at least the seventeenth century, its
distinctive prang (spires) were built in the early nineteenth century during
the reign of King Rama II. Information from Wikipedia.
Opening Hours: 08:00 -17:30
Location: Located on the west side of Chao Praya River
(opposite Tha Thien Pier) (Get down at Sapan Thakshin BTS staion (Silom line),
Exit no 1 towards ferry. ‘’Chao Phrya Tourist Boat’’ ticket counter is located
near the ferry. Cost for Tha Tian pier
N- 8 (Wat Arun temple) is 30 or 40 Thai Baht. One can buy ticket either from the tourist ticket counter or from the boat itself. Get down at Tha Tian pier and
take another 3 baht ferry (boat) to cross the river. There won't be any problem in taking another ferry. It's available easily at Tha tian pier (N- 8).
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