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Location: On the banks of River Chao Phraya, opposite Tha Thien Pier, Bangkok, Thailand.

Timings: Daily 8.00 am to 5.30 pm

Entry Ticket: 20 Bahts per person

Originally known as 'Wat Makok' meaning 'The Olive Temple', Wat Arun was built during the days of ancient capital of Ayuttaya. 'Wat Arunratchawararam', shortly called Wat Arun offers breathtaking views at sunset time from the Bangkok side of the Chao Phraya River. Perhaps owing to this fact it is also known as 'The Temple of the Dawn'. Stamped on post cards, Wat Arun is no wonder an outstanding monument that is worth visiting during Tours to Bangkok.

King Rama II started constructing this majestic temple in early 19th century and later it was completed by Rama III. It was King Rama IV who gave this temple its present name, Wat Arunratchawararam. The central prang built in Khmer-style pagoda, standing with a height of 80 meters is the main attraction of Wat Arun - (Temple of the Dawn). The bell-shaped central prang is said to symbolize the legendary Mount Meru, center of the universe and home of the Gods.

Wat Arun is surrounded by 4 smaller satellite prangs, which are beautifully adorned with seashells, pieces of colored glass and Chinese porcelain. Wat Arun is a house to various statues of ancient Chinese soldiers, animals and Hindu god Indra. Looking at the two temple guardian figures or the so-called demons at the front side of Wat Arun will enthrall you. What makes Wat Arun popular is the fact that it is the only major tourist attraction of Bangkok that lies on the Thonburi side of Chao Phraya River. The best way to visit the temple is by hiring a boat.

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