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Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun)

Thai Wang Road, Bangkok, Thailand
Description: Located on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River, Temple of the Dawn is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Thailand. Named Wat Arun after the Indian God of Dawn, the Temple is famous for its central pran...Read More
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Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) Reviews

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Wat Arun, Temple of Dawn

  • 5 out of 5 stars by lrybka from Moscow, Russia
  • October 25, 2004
Quote: The Wat Arun has two other names, one simple and one not-so-simple. The simple one is the English-language translation – ‘The Temple of Dawn’. Now comes the difficult one - Wat Arunratchawararam, which is just another Thai name signifying pretty... Read the full Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) review

From journal The City of Angels

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Wat Arun

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Laura Rabbit from Chicago, Illinois
  • June 27, 2003
Wat Arun
Quote: Wow. This place is impressive. Take the Skytrain to S6 Saphan Taksin Station (Silom Line). Leave via Exit 2 and walk to nearby Chao Phraya Express Boat - Pier 8. Take a cross-river ferry to Wat Arun. Admission to the Wat is a 10 Baht... Read the full Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) review

From journal Jet-lagged in Bangkok... get over it

Wat Arun

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Elginah from Stavanger, Norway
  • February 14, 2003
Wat Arun
Quote: On our first trip to Bangkok, we tried to get a tuk-tuk driver to drive us to the river bank to get across to Wat Arun. All we got was "No, special holiday, Wat closed today. Special monk holiday. I take you to other Wat--only 5 Baht." Needless to... Read the full Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) review

From journal Trip to Thailand

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Wat Arun, Temple of Dawn

  • 4 out of 5 stars by nmagann from Ventura, California
  • March 19, 2002
Wat Arun, Temple of Dawn
Quote: Wat Arun at 104 meters high is also known as the Temple of Dawn, named after the Indian god of dawn Aruna. King Taksin chose this 17th century temple for his royal temple, appealing to him as he saw how it caught the morning light. The emerald... Read the full Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) review

From journal Bewildered in Bangkok

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Wat Arun, Temple of Dawn

  • 3 out of 5 stars by akakd from , Arizona
  • February 22, 2001
Wat Arun, Temple of Dawn
Quote: After several false starts through narrow alleyways crowded by dried fish, fruits, & vegetables for sale, we finally found our way to Tha Tien Pier to catch a ferry across to Wat Arun. Don't even attempt to ask directions in Bangkok! We learned... Read the full Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) review

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Wat Arun

  • 4 out of 5 stars by world designer from Rancho Santa Fe, California
  • January 7, 2001
Wat Arun
Quote: Wat Arun is known as the temple of the dawn, named after the Indian god Aruna. The best way to view the temple is from your boat on the Chaophraya River. There is not a lot to see if you go into it directly, there are some gardens surrounding...but... Read the full Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) review

From journal Bangkok- A city of charm and mystery