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Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)
Best time to visit
Early morning before 9:00 for soft light and far fewer visitors; alternatively arrive 30–45 minutes before sunset for dramatic silhouettes, but expect larger crowds.
Budget tips
Entry is about 100 THB for foreign visitors, Thai nationals often pay less or enter free; pay on site in cash or card and keep small notes for boat fares. Save by viewing the temple exterior from the opposite riverbank at night, and use a Chao Phraya Express or daily riverpass to cut transport costs.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, History buffs, River cruise day trippers, Couples
Plan your visit
45-90 minutes
About
Faits rapides: Les rayons du soleil font miroiter des milliers de morceaux de porcelaine et de faïence qui recouvrent la tour centrale, créant un scintillement surprenant au lever et au coucher du soleil. Un escalier étroit et pentu mène à des terrasses offrant une vue imprenable sur la rivière et le ballet des bateaux, l'ascension procure un délicieux vertige.
Points forts: Au lever du soleil, les millions de tesselles de porcelaine chinoise, récupérées comme lest par les navires au 19e siècle, scintillent en mosaïques de bleu, vert et nacré, révélant encore des motifs floraux et des fragments de vases au toucher granuleux. La tour centrale culmine à 79 mètres et ses escaliers incroyablement raides se gravissent parfois en procession rituelle, une coutume locale où les moines chantent pour bénir la rivière et les bateaux qui passent.
Insider tips
- Wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees to respect temple rules and avoid being turned away from shrine areas.
- Use the ferry from Tha Tien to the opposite bank for the best photo compositions of the prang and river, especially at sunset.
- Take care on the steep, uneven central steps, wear sturdy shoes and hold the railing, avoid backpacks when climbing.
- Combine with Wat Pho and the Grand Palace via river taxi to minimise walking and queue time at each site.
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La meilleure façon de découvrir une ville avec un guide local.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
Reviews
Reviews (2)
4.5Arrived at 7:30am and had very few people; 100 baht entry was fair. Climbing the central prang for the city view was totally worth it, skip the pricey souvenir stalls.
Went around 2pm and it was packed, long wait to climb. 100 baht plus ferry fee, stunning architecture but not worth the crowd and limited photo spots.
