Wat Arun

Buddhist temple · Wat Arun

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"Temple of Dawn Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) is a Buddhist temple in Bangkok 's Yai district. It is situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The temple is one of the best known Thai landmarks. The mosaics which cover the temple create a pearly sheen during sunrise and sunset. Ferries can be caught at the Tha Tien Pier across the river from Wat Arun every couple of minutes. Tha Tien Pier is located near the Grand Palace and Wat Po."

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158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600, Thailand Get directions

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