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Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn) - 158 Wang Doem Rd, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai
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
Korte feiten: De centrale prang is bekleed met duizenden kleurrijke porseleinstukjes en keramiekscherven, waardoor het oppervlak in het zonlicht fonkelt als een fijn mozaïek. Vanaf de smalle trappen geniet je van een adembenemend uitzicht over de rivier, terwijl je de fragiele details en de textuur onder je vingers voelt.
Hoogtepunten: Bij zonsopgang glinstert de centrale prang, bekleed met duizenden kleurrijke porseleinscherven die 19e-eeuwse Chinese handelsvaartuigen als ballast meenamen, en van dichtbij voelt het oppervlak ruw en koel aan onder je hand. De steile treden, deels gerestaureerd tijdens de regering van koning Rama II ruim 200 jaar geleden, dwingen je te vertragen; bovenaan hoor je het ritme van longtailboten en diepe tempelgongen, en voel je de geschiedenis in de warme rivierlucht.
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.
Klik om een GRATIS wandeltocht te boeken in Bangkok, Thailand
De beste manier om een stad te ervaren met een lokale gids.
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.
