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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
クイックファクト: 朝日に照らされる白い装飾が細かくきらめき、急な段を上ると砕けた陶磁器の冷たさが手に伝わる。塔全体に何万もの陶磁器片が貼り込まれていて、上に登るほど視界が開けて街や川が絵になるように広がる。
ハイライト: 朝焼けになると中央の尖塔が中国製の陶磁器の破片と貝殻で覆われた表面を赤く反射して、地元の写真家が午前5時に三脚を並べる理由がよく分かるよ。尖塔は約80メートルあり、階段が非常に急なのでガイドが必ず手すりの使いかたや安全のコツを囁きながら登らせるというちょっとした口伝えのルールが残っているんだよ。
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.
Bangkok, Thailand で無料のウォーキングツアーを予約するにはクリック
地元のツアーガイドと街を体験する最良の方法。
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.
