23975428a48f1cd605b8a974eed5a18b

Bangkok Travel Guide powered by advice from Real Travelers

 Get Real Deal alerts »

Wat Arun

See more attractions in Bangkok »
Wat Arun
#284 of 317 things to do rated by Real Travelers

Real Travelers who have been to Wat Arun

  • LizCB
    LizCB said

    …Sightseeing morning.  Back upriver to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn.I really liked this place. It had a lovely… continue reading »

  • Caroline in Asia
    Caroline in Asia said

    …> The tour lasted exactly an hour, ending at another Bangkok sight to see -- the Temple of Dawn, or Wat… continue reading »

  • Nick n Lizzi
    Nick n Lizzi said

    …, Wat Arun, and the Teak mansion.  Wow, we had never seen anything like it before especially… continue reading »

  • Bob/Boy/Jbot do Asia
    Bob/Boy/Jbot do Asia said

    … the grand palace, the large golden buddha, and taking a ferry boat acrtoss to climb the mighty stairs at Wat… continue reading »

  • The Kuhtas
    The Kuhtas said

    … haircut and looks very handsome!First Stop:  Wat Arun, very colorful Wat decorated with ornate… continue reading »

  • globalchoirboy
    globalchoirboy said

    … the river to Wat arun.  Wats are Thai buddhist temples.  The exterior of the series of slim… continue reading »

  • MeganK
    MeganK said

    … canals in Bagkok, and ended up at another beautiful temple (Wat Arun).I have decided to do a tour in order… continue reading »

  • Judy & Tom
    Judy & Tom said

    … plated architecture, the giant reclining Buddha (16m tall, 43m high), or Wat Arun – made of Chinese… continue reading »

  • ThaiPepper
    ThaiPepper said

    … Buddha,2. Crossed the Chao Phraya river by water taxi to see the Temple of Dawn, Wat Arun… continue reading »

  • 1world1individual
    1world1individual said

    …, we had the rest of the afternoon to visit temples and palaces. Starting with Wat Arun… continue reading »

Real Traveler reviews for Wat Arun

  • Hillery Rated: Rating of 4 out of 5

    Wat Arun

    Attraction | by Hillery a female from Chicago | May 14 '05

    "Famous (although not shiny) temple"

    I was impressed by the incredible detail in Wat Arun.  It was covered with what looked like bits of pottery put together in a mosaic.  It was also...

     See full review »

More information on Wat Arun

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.

Hours

Mo to Su from 08:30 AM to 05:30 PM

Information by RealTravel

Bangkok Travel Experiences

Where have you been lately?

Share your travels with friends & family

Free travel blog
  •  Free Travel Blog
  •  Stunning maps
  •  Share experiences
  •  Automatic emails
  •  Unlimited photos
  •  Unlimited entries
Sign up for a free travel blog

Traveler Photos of Bangkok

Thyu-Ly a l'ouvrage! Test des features de sa camera! Sunset view of Bangkok from the river Shoppers and fruit sellers Golden Palace
 See all photos in Bangkok »

Hotels near Bangkok