The famous Wat Arun, perhaps better known as the Temple of Dawn, is one of the best known landmarks and one of the published images of Bangkok. It consists of a massive elongated prang (Khmer tower), and is surrounded by four smaller prangs. The prang has been described by the Thai tourism authority as 104 meters tall, while most of the other figures are around 80-85m. This is adorned by bits of porcelain that had previously been used as ballast by ships coming to Bangkok from China, a hallmark of the reign of King Rama III.
The Wat really looks better the closer you are. The grounds are quite pleasant and peaceful, with good murals and a main Buddha image designed by King Rama II. The mythical guards are also absolutely stunning, very similar to those at Wat Phra Kaew.
It is possible to walk in a limited way up the stairs (very steep) from the main prang, which gives a reasonable view of the Chao Phraya river.
The best views and photos of Wat Arun are in the evening with the sun setting behind it. There are some restaurants on the opposite side of the river that are ideal for viewing, although you would be lucky if you could see the picture of Wat Arun that is on all postcards of the red sunset in the sky with the sun setting directly behind it. temple. You have all the information in: «Trip to thailand«.
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