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Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun)

Thai Wang Road, Bangkok, Thailand
Description: Located on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River, Temple of the Dawn is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Thailand. Named Wat Arun after the Indian God of Dawn, the Temple is famous for its central pran...Read More
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Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) Reviews

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Temple of the Dawn and Dinner at the Banana House

  • 5 out of 5 stars by nofootprint from Halifax, Nova Scotia
  • May 19, 2025
Quote: Wat Arun It's the Eiffel Tower of Bangkok and is on many visitor posters, Wat Arun, "the Temple of the Dawn." It's definately a hot tourist spot but never the less it's a must see. Most people go see it by boat. Start off with taking a BTS to Saphan... Read the full Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) review

From journal Our Bangkok Experience

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Watch your steps, enjoy the view!

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Naty_Ellis from Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
  • September 10, 2025
Quote: Wat Arun is one of the most well know temples in Bangkok as well as a one of the most popular photographed and published images.Early in the morning, on my way along the Chao Praya River to the Grand Palace, an English tourist had made me realise... Read the full Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) review

From journal 4 busy days in Bangkok

Great views from the top of Wat Arun

  • 4 out of 5 stars by torikyn from Singapore, Singapore
  • August 26, 2025
Quote: Rising up majestically along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun (the Temple of Dawn) is certainly hard to miss. An iconic landmark of Bangkok, this is a necessary stop when visiting the city, especially since it’s just across from the... Read the full Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) review

From journal Quick Getaway to Bangkok

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Temple of Dawn

  • 5 out of 5 stars by nmagann from Ventura, California
  • June 2, 2025
Quote: Wat Arun, is a far cry from the architectural design of the Grand Palace and Wat Pho. Yet it is a mere ferry ride away. There are no green and gold roof tops, nor decorated eaves here.Instead, this Khmer-style prang rising over 250’ can be seen... Read the full Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) review

From journal Temples of All Faiths

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Wat Arun - The Temple of Dawn

  • 5 out of 5 stars by SeenThat from Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
  • January 5, 2026
Quote: Reaching the TempleWat Arun is in the Thonburi area of Bangkok, on the western bank of the Chao Praya River anda cross classical Bangkok, almost in front of the Grand Palace. It is possible to reach Wat Arun with one of the ferry boats crossing the... Read the full Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) review

From journal Thonburi

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Wat Arun - The Temple of Dawn

  • 5 out of 5 stars by SeenThat from Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
  • January 12, 2026
Quote: Engraved on the ten Baht coin, Wat Arun - namely the Dawn Temple - is one of the most distinctive views of Bangkok. LocationOfficially, the temple is in Thonburi, the former Thai capital located across the Chao Praya River from Bangkok. Reaching the... Read the full Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) review

From journal Bangkok Bits

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Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn)

  • 5 out of 5 stars by LenR from Townsville, Queensland, Australia
  • September 5, 2025
Quote: The “Temple of the Dawn” is a Bangkok landmark and probably my favourite wat. Dramatically jutting into the air from its location on the Thonburi banks of the Chao Phraya River, the central Khmer-style prang has been elongated to give it an... Read the full Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) review

From journal The Wats of Bangkok

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Wat Arun

  • 4 out of 5 stars by mightywease from Carshalton, United Kingdom
  • July 9, 2025
Quote: Towards the late 18th century King Taksin established Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn, as the seat of royal power and worship, and home to the Emerald Buddha. After the accession of a new king the royal focus moved to Wat Phra Kaew, however, Wat... Read the full Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) review

From journal Bangkok - Flying Angels, Fallen Angels

Wat Arun

  • 4 out of 5 stars by HiramAbif from Corfu, Greece
  • September 11, 2025
Quote: I found Wat Arun one of the most impressive Wats (temples) in Bangkok. It is located very near the Grand Palace, on the other sife of the Chao Praya river. It is dedicated to the Indian God Aruna, and the craftmanship of this building is stunning.... Read the full Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) review

From journal Bangkok - The Heart of Southeast Asia

Wat Arun

  • 3 out of 5 stars by captain kait from Houghton, New York
  • June 20, 2025
Quote: Wat Arun, or the Temple of the Dawn, was very different in style from the rest of the temples we visited in Bangkok. The wat is very famous, and its image is published on many items throughout Thailand. It is centered around one great prang (a... Read the full Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) review

From journal The First, and Unforgettable, Bangkok