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Wat Arun
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Wat Arun
COUNTRY
Thailand
ADDRESS
158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600, Thailand.

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About Wat Arun
It is a Buddhist temple situated at the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok Yai district

Some Lesser Known Facts About Wat Arun

  • The temple was founded over 300 years before but was renovated in the 19th century and one central tower and four other surroundings were added.
  • There is a beautiful view at the height of the main tower which is about 70 to 80 meters tall. The visitors have to climb the steep stairs to witness this view.
    There is a beautiful view at the height of the main tower which is about 70 to 80 meters tall. The visitors have to climb the steep stairs to witness
  • The person who knows something about Thai culture is aware of the fact that the use of a steep stairway denotes Khmer style. The steep stairway represents the stairway to heaven according to their religious belief.
  • The temple got its name from the Hindu god Aruna, which is a God of dawn.
    The temple got its name from the Hindu god Aruna, which is a God of dawn.
  • The central tower in the temple denotes Mount Meru where various gods lives while other smaller towers is a symbol of Phra Phai ( god of wind or Vayu).
  • The beautiful decorations with colored glass, seashells and Chinese porcelain are also eye-catching.
    The beautiful decorations with colored glass, seashells and Chinese porcelain are also eye-catching.
  • It also hosts Thailand's Royal Barge Procession since approximately 700 years.
  • Entrance fee is 100 THB while it is free for Thai people.
  • Opening Timing: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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