Attractive Shades Around Wat Arun

Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple located in the Bangkok Yai district in Bangkok, Thailand, precisely in the west up the river Chao Phraya

The Chao Phraya River

Before enjoying the beautiful temple in Bangkok, the line may be crossed rating is down the Chao Phraya river.This river divides Bangkok into two nearly equal parts. The length of the Chao Phraya river is about 372 kilometers, and flows along part of Thailand. So, this river is the main river in Thailand.

From this river, Thailand's tourism to get fresh air, because one type of transport that serve as the mainstay of tourism in Thailand is a tourist boats. The river seemed well maintained, not a lot of garbage that caught the eye, while the boat freely and deliver passing tourists. Can say, this is the river that turns the wheels of Thailand tourism. Truly extraordinary.

Temple of Dawn

The Wat Arun temple is also known as the temple of dawn. This temple is a Buddhist temple located in the district of Bangkok Yai, Bangkok, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya river. The long name is Wat Wat Arun Arunratchawararam Ratchaworamavihara.

Wat Arun was built during the Ayutthaya kingdom, known as Wat Makok. After King Rama II and King Rama IV in power, Wat Makok later renamed to Wat Arun as it is now.

Of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun looks magnificent and beautiful looks. When dusk and dawn, Wat Arun incomparable beauty. Many moments that can be enshrined in two this time. Enjoying a building with a height of about 70 meters, can give pleasure, because it is known as Wat Arun "Temple of Dawn", shrine or temple is beautiful at sunset.

Details Wat Arun ornaments reminiscent of a vase made of porcelain and ceramics from China. This temple walls like colorful ceramics from China. Driving around Wat Arun to be extra careful because the ladder has a very narrow corner, and has a narrow flight of stairs and quite a dip. However, if it has reached the peak, very beautiful scenery to be seen clearly. A natural painting that can be seen with the naked eye a view of the activity of the Chao Phraya River and Bangkok

Around Wat Arun, there is a rental place of traditional Thai dress, and can be used to take pictures. In the complex of Wat Arun, there are several temples around the Wat Arun, the buildings actually a place of worship of the Buddha. Meanwhile, the ideal time to visit is around dusk closed, in addition to no heat, tourists can also perpetuate Wat Arun at dusk.

When I get off of the boats used to cross from Pier N8 (Pay 3 Bath), many vendors selling wares. While there, I was offered a couple of souvenir products, but I'm not interested. However, it would be wise, if travelers can haggle, because the likely price has been raised before

Route

Visit Wat Arun, there are two modes of transportation to be used, namely the BTS (Sky Train) and boat. Previously, you had to ride the BTS to Saphan Taksin Station, which can be passed to the first transit in Siam Station. Then, from Saphan Taksin pier walk to Than Thien within approximately 5 minutes. After the boat ride to the orange / blue with rates ranging from 15-40 Bath. Then, after a pause in the Chao Phraya River to Wat Arun N8.