Church

Wat Arun

Address: ถนนวังเดิม 158
Area: Bangkok, Thailand
Districts: Riverside

Mon: 08:00–18:00
Tue: 08:00–18:00
Wed: 08:00–18:00
Thu: 08:00–18:00
Fri: 08:00–18:00
Sat: 08:00–18:00
Sun: 08:00–18:00
Hours: Ticket required
Hours: About 45–60 min

Why it is worth the detour

Wat Arun is best known for its stunning central prang, encrusted with colorful porcelain, symbolizing Mount Meru in Hindu cosmology.

Wat Arun, or the Temple of Dawn, is a renowned Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand, famous for its towering prang adorned with colorful porcelain. It is a significant cultural and historical landmark, reflecting a blend of Hindu and Buddhist symbolism.

What else is close by

The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.

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Grand Palace
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