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Wat Arun, Temple of Dawn
On the Chao Phraya river, opposite Tha Thien Pier
Bangkok
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Type: Religious Site
Addmission Fee: 20 Thai Baht
Hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm
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Bangkok
Bangkok
Thailand
Type: Religious Site
Addmission Fee: 20 Thai Baht
Hours: 7:30am to 5:30pm
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Wat Arun, Temple of Dawn, is probably the best known of all the Thai temples since it is featured in many of the ads promoting Thailand. Best views of the famous five-tower landmark are from the river. It stands majestically across from the Grand Palace.
All river tours stop here for a short while; if you want more time, come on your own (take the 2-Baht ferry crossing from the Tha Tien Pier on Thai Wang Road). The temple’s main feature is the 100-meter high central pagoda, which is covered in multi-colored Chinese porcelain chips – some of which were part of the ballast of the old Chinese ships that used to make crossings to Bangkok – that were donated by local people.
Open daily from 7:30am to 5:30pm. Admission: 20 Baht. The ferry operates from 6am to 10pm. You can get great views by climbing up to the second tier of the base that supports the central tower.
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