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Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan
Sight4.7 · 43 6574.4 · 21 504≈ 1 hEntry: ~200 THB1.1 km from the center
Bangkok's iconic Temple of Dawn rising majestically on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. Its soaring Khmer-style central prang, standing over 70 metres tall, is encrusted with thousands of delicate fragments of colourful Chinese porcelain and seashells once used as ship ballast. Steep stone stairs lead to viewing terraces looking directly across the river toward the Grand Palace and Wat Pho.
Highlights
- 70-metre central prang clad in Chinese porcelain mosaics
- Steep exterior terraces overlooking the Chao Phraya River
- Spectacular illuminated silhouette at sunset from across the river
Opening hours
| Mon | 08:00 – 18:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 08:00 – 18:00 |
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