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Wat Arun
CultureVisit: ~75 min
The Temple of Dawn rises on the western bank of the Chao Phraya, in Thonburi. Its central prang, about 70 metres tall, is covered in Chinese porcelain and shells forming flowers and decorative motifs. You can climb a very steep staircase to a terrace with views of the river and the Grand Palace. You get there by ferry, crossing from Tha Tien pier, next to Wat Pho.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Wat Arun: 3 missions
- Cross the river by ferry to Wat ArunTake the short ferry from Tha Tien pier to the Thonburi bank, with the prang visible from the water.
- Look closely at the porcelain mosaicGo up to the base of the prang and notice the flowers and figures made from pieces of ceramic and shells.
- Climb the steps of the central prangClimb the steep steps to the first terrace and look towards the river and the opposite bank.
Near Wat Arun
Wat Pho596 m awayPak Khlong Talat844 m awayWat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace967 m awayChao Phraya Sky Park1.2 km awaySanam Luang1.4 km awayWat Suthat1.5 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Wat Arun?
Allow about 1 h 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Wat Arun?
Cross the river by ferry to Wat Arun, Look closely at the porcelain mosaic and Climb the steps of the central prang.
What is there to see near Wat Arun?
Wat Pho (596 m), Pak Khlong Talat (844 m) and Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace (967 m).
Source: Wikipedia