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Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun)


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 195 attractions in Bangkok
Traveller Description:
This temple is considered to be the most famous and photographed temple in Bangkok, which features a soaring 70-meter-high spire decorated with tiny...... more » This temple is considered to be the most famous and photographed temple in Bangkok, which features a soaring 70-meter-high spire decorated with tiny pieces of colored glass and Chinese porcelain. « less
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Attraction type: Architectural building, Landmark/point of interest, Religious site
Address: Tha Tien Pier
Chao Phraya River Bangkok
Thailand

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4 of 5 stars
Western Australia
28 Oct 2009

we caught local ferry across to Wat Arun (very cheap indeed) and did manage to hike up the very very steep steps - well worth it too! It was great to be able to get somewhat of a birds eye view of the river area and bangkok. more

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4 of 5 stars
Kuala Lumpur
26 Oct 2009

It's a beautiful temple to visit. If you take the boat to get here, be aware that you need to pay a 'landing fee' when you got there. The steps going up the temples are steep - do take care! If you're not fit just stay on the ground and enjoy the intricate details of the temple. more

25 Sep 2009

Like a small part of Angkor Wat, and looks good from the river despite some of the surroundings. Bit in truth closeup a little dowdy compared with all the hype in the guidebooks. Older people were struggling getting down the steep steps. more

30 Aug 2009

Directly across the river from Wat Pho is this 5 spired Khmer styled tower. The corners are surrounded by 4 smaller prangs. The towers are decorated by seashells, porcelain and ceramics and fashioned into an array of flowers and other images. The central prang is topped with a seven-pronged trident. If you visiting the river by the water taxi you... more

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4 of 5 stars
Tokyo, Japan
21 Jul 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

It's not as fancy/colorful as Wat Pho or Grand Palace, but still worth a look. You can grab a ferry across the river from the port near Wat Pho for about THB 10 (pennies). Oh, and don't try to climb the sides of the temple, the guy will get angry... more

13 Jul 2009

We finished our tour for the day at Wat Arun – The Temple of Dawn (50 Baht / person)–a very steep climb but a great way to get a bit of a bird’s eye view of the city. It is so worth the climb to the top, as the views of the city skyline, the river and the Grand Palace... more

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4 of 5 stars
Henderson, Nevada
6 Jul 2009

I have been to Bangkok several times and during this recent trip, I finally got to see Wat Arun. It was stunning! The craftmanship is amazing. It was very ornate. The view was breath taking once you make it up the steep stairs. Walking down those stairs was very scary. It was steep. I don't recommend walking up the temple... more

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5 of 5 stars
Vancouver,Canada
17 Jun 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

It is easy to get to wat arun. Ferry station No 8 Tha Tien is the stop off point for the Grand palace, Wat pho and Wat arun. Directions: If u are visitng wat pho. Face the entrance of wat pho. Turn to your right and keep walking straight. You just have to cross one street and then go through... more

27 Feb 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

I went there with my mom, really good place, so high and so clam I like this place very much more

5 Jan 2009
4/4 found this review helpful

This is a must visit for first time visitor to Bangkok or even people who have not been there. If you are not planning on other stops along the Chao Phraya River, the best way to do is to go to end of BTS station (Silom Line) -- Saphan Taskin station and take any of the free hotel shuttle (Mandarin... more

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Tha Tien Pier | Chao Phraya River, Bangkok, Thailand