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WAT ARUN IS ONE OF WORLD'S RENOWNED ICONIC LANDMARKS.
A BUDDHIST TEMPLE HAS EXISTED AT THIS SITE SINCE
THE AYUTTHAYA KINGDOM. 1351–1767.
It is one of the most spectacular and recognizable Thai landmarks. Idyllically situated amongst the picturesque river scenes capturing stunning contrast with the surrounding modern cityscape.
WAT ARUN
THE TEMPLE OF DAWN
WAT ARUN THE TEMPLE OF DAWN
GETTING THERE
1. Take the Dark Green SILOM BTS (Sky train) Line to SAPHAN TAKSIN Station.
2. On arrival go to Exit 2 and down the stairs. Go straight for less than a minute. Turn left for Sathorn Pier.
3. Go straight to the Chao Phraya Express Boat ticketing booth (Orange Flag) - Tickets for Tha Tien Pier.
4. The travel duration from Sathorn Pier to Tha Tien Pier is around 15 minutes.
5. Upon arrival at the Tha Tien Pier, catch the cross-river ferry, which is at the opposite side of Wat Arun. (3 min. boat ride) departs every 10 minutes.
SCAMS
IT’S NOT IN THAI CULTURE TO APPROACH YOU ON THE STREET. DO NOT LISTEN TO ANYONE ON YOUR WAY TO THE TEMPLE ESPECIALLY OFFERING CHEAP RIDES OR THE TEMPLE IS CLOSED TODAY.
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