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Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun)

158 Wang Doem Road | Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
+662 891 2185
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Ranked #2 of 179 attractions in Bangkok
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Type: Religious Sites
Owner description: This temple is considered to be the most famous and photographed temple in Bangkok, which features a soaring 70-meter-high spire decorated with tiny... more » Owner description: This temple is considered to be the most famous and photographed temple in Bangkok, which features a soaring 70-meter-high spire decorated with tiny pieces of colored glass and Chinese porcelain. « less
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Trinidad WI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

All around this temple was handwork. The creativity was unbelievable. It must of took years to build this place.

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Saint-Gilles-Les-Bains, Reunion Island
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Anojther amazing sites is this temple by the river of Chao Phya. Beautifully sets on the bank with the view from the top facing the other side of the river.Certain parts of the temple has some similarity to Hindu temples in India. It is very architectural

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Glenelg, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

If you get the chance to have a visit here, get ready for some steep climbs up and then down. The walls around the temple are all intricately decorated with a variety of colours, features and textures. There are monumnets and buddhas inside a lower building with a lovely garden layout on the river bank. Worth a boat ride up... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

Beautiful temple of Dawn on the other side of the Chao Phraya River. You can go there with local boat from public boat pier nr 8.

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Jammu City, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013 NEW

The temple is located on the opposite bank of Wat Pho and is the temple dedicated to sun god. A good view of Bangkok city from the top of the temple but the last flight of stairs to the top is very steep. The idols of Indra, the king of gods sitting on airavat, an elephant is clearly visible on... More

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baroda
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

if you in bkk dont miss this one. its an awesome structure 20 floors tall made of stone. best time to go would be early morning and late afternoon coz the place can get v hot in the day. you have some climbing to do here but the effort is worth it coz of the bkk views that you get... More

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

You can climb the steep steps of the temple for breathtaking views of Bangkok. Very interesting architecture and sculptures. Worth a visit.

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Kent
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Gardens were lovely well worth a visit, interesting place with plenty of historic value. Unfortunately you only appreciate that you cannot easily get up the temple once you are on site

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Moscow, Russia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW via mobile

Take a boat from jetty which near the Reclining Buddha for 3 baht per person and u will get to this temple.Beware for the ppl who has weak foot,the steps are steap

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Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Always pay a visit each time my wife and I are in BKK. Found alternative route - take BTS to Saphan Taksin and take river boat (40 baht) to Wat Arun

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