Wat Arun, A Majestic Icon by the River of Kings

158 Wang Doem Road Wat Arun, Bang Kok Yai (Take the boat to Pier Tha Tien and then take the ferry to cross the river), Bangkok 10600
It's very beautiful in the evening
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Introduction

Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn is a Buddhist temple located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. It was completed in 1809 and underwent renovations in 1847. With its towering main spire reaching 82 meters in height, Wat Arun is known as the "Eiffel Tower of Thailand" and is the largest Mahayana-style pagoda in the country. The temple complex also includes two smaller temples, one of which houses various Buddha statues. Wat Arun is a significant cultural landmark and one of the most visited temples in Bangkok.

Must-go rating

Must go
26%
Worth going
42%
Generally
32%

Transportation

30%
Self-driving
Inconvenient to park
Park by the roadside
16%
Bus transportation
11%
Subway/Train
16%
Taking a boat
11%
Taxi/Uber
16%
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Address
158 Wang Doem Road Wat Arun, Bang Kok Yai (Take the boat to Pier Tha Tien and then take the ferry to cross the river), Bangkok 10600
Opening hours
8:00-17:30
Transportation
Take bus No. 19, 57 or 83 and get off at Arun Amarin Road.