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34 Arun Amarin Road
10600 Bangkok
Thailand -
+66 2 225 7612 (Tourist Information)
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Neighborhood :
Bangkok Yai
http://www.watarun.org/ - Mon to Sun from 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM
This light-and-sound presentation focuses on the history of one of Bangkok's most famous landmarks, Wat Arun, which was named after the Indian God of Dawn, Aruna. The temple features a porcelain-encrusted, 79-meter central pagoda, Phra Prang, that sparkles in the sun. It also has four towers symbolizing Mount Meru, the terrestrial representation of the 33 heavens. King Taksin selected it as a royal temple in 1767 as it was the first place in Thonburi to catch the early morning light. It housed the Emerald Buddha after it was recaptured from Laos and before it was moved to Wat Phra Kaeo in 1875.
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“Wat Arun, Bangkok Thailand”
I went there with my mom, really good place, so high and so clam I like this place very much more
“One of my favourite Temple”
This is a must visit for first time visitor to Bangkok or even people who have not been there. If you are not planning on other stops along the...
“Beautiful attention to detail”
Wat Arun, how beautiful it is. Everyone says you must go but until you see it upfront and personal you have no idea. Got there quite easily on ...
“Overcast day but still worth the effort”
Was a bit overcast and threatening rain in sept when I did the Klongs and Wat Arun tour. Had a very good guide/hostess, very informative and pl...
“A definite must-see, up close and from afar”
This is one of the three must-see temples in Bangkok, and can easily be combined with Wat Pho and Wat Phra Kaew (in the Grand Palace complex). ...
“Exotic Sighting”
Visiting Wat Arun is one of the highlights schedulle that should've been done in Thailand. Wat Arun is a historic landmark in a very huslte-bus...
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