Wat Arun

posted on 18 May 2008 20:53 by i-bangkok  in Bangkok-temples

wat arun bangkok

Wat Arun, the temple of the dawn, is a world's recognized symbol of Bangkok The towering Pra prang eith the height of 83 meters (272 feet) tall and 234 meters(768 feet) wide was designed with a blend of Khmer and Thai architectural style decorrated with bits of Chinese porcelain and glazed ceramic tiles. The temple is located on Arun Amarin Road on the bank of the Chaophraya River accessible by boats. It costs 20 baht to enter the Prang.

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Wat Arun is at the Chao Phraya riverside. Boat trips are provided for tourists.

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#1 By BANGKOK HOTELS (58.64.58.125) on 2008-05-18 21:07