The prangs are decorated by seashells and bits of porcelain which were used as ballast by boats coming to Bangkok from China. Around the base of the prang are various sculptures of ancient Chinese soldiers and animals. Over the second terrace are four statues of the Hindu god Indra riding on Erawan. At the riverside are six pavilions sala in Chinese style, made of green granite and contain landing bridges. It is famous for both Thais and foreigners due to the beauty and signature charm of its decoration.
Every day, thousands of Thais and foreigners visit the temple. Lots of them go there by canal with a tour early in the morning. The best times to view Wat Arun Temple of Dawn are at dawn and sunset. The temple has been at this site since the Ayutthaya Period. Its previous name was Wat Makok.
It means Olive Temple. This is because there were many olive orchards in this area. After Burmese armies invaded and conquered Ayutthaya Kingdom, General Taksin marched his army to conquer it back. When he arrived at this temple in the morning, he saw this temple during sunrise. Every morning, Wat Arun is the first place in the city of Bangkok to receive the light of the rising sun from the east of the Phraya River, so it is named Pagoda of the Dawn. Wat Arun was constructed under the reign of King Taksin in Then King Rama I , the next descendant, while moving the capital to Bangkok, he brought along the Emerald Buddha statue and the ancient temple was abandoned for a long time, until the reign of King Rama II , reigned from to King Rama II decided to expand Wat Arun, invited monks to live and built many stupas, among them, notably the main tower with a height of over 70m.
Wat Arun has 4 corners with 4 pointed towers, symbolizing Mount Meru, the center of the worldview according to Buddhism. According to legend, Mount Meru is the sacred five-peaked mountain in the cosmology of Hinduism and Buddhism, considered the center of all material, metaphysical, spiritual and axial universes of the world.
So the 4 towers in the imagination of the ancients are images representing the guardian deities in 4 directions. The temple's architecture is extremely meticulous and sophisticated to every detail.
Each piece of porcelain, each inch of glass covering the towers of the temple is inlaid with gentle colors, creating great effects whenever illuminated under the lights. On the wall of the temple are paintings depicting the life of Prince Siddhartha, also known as Buddha Shakyamuni.
Thanks to its unique architectural design, the highest tower of Wat Arun on the banks of the Chao Phraya River is considered a famous landmark of Bangkok. The 70m high Tower, decorated with Chinese porcelain and glass, is set up in an elegant and sophisticated way, promising tourists with the best memorable photos. Constructed in the 17th century, Wat Arun is known for its unique architecture, quite distinctive and not in conflict with any other temples in Bangkok in particular or Thailand in general.
After setting feet on the temple grounds, tourists will be wowed by the beauty of the temple built completely out of bricks and covered with colorful ceramics on the outside. Standing at the highest point of the temple, tourists can overlook the beautiful Chao Phraya River also known as "Venice of the East" , the magnificent Royal Palace and the sacred Wat Pho temple.
Wat Arun is named Pagoda of the Dawn because the best time to visit the temple is early in the morning. When the sun starts to rise, find your self a high spot on Wat Arun and admire the sunrise covering the temple roofs with a sparkling, dreamy and gentle yellow shade. This is also the best time to sit back, forget about your busy daily life, find your inner peace and enjoy these precious moments of your trip to the beautiful country of Thailand.
The temple is a sacred spiritual place, so visitors should pay attention to appropriate costumes. From Sapphan Taksin pier, tourists can take a boat on the river to pier 8. From here, a small boat will take you to the other side of the river for only 3 baht. The entrance fee is baht and the temple is open from to The best time to visit Wat Arun is at sunset or in the evening when that lights are up.
Wat Arun Thailand. Interior architecture of Wat Arun Constructed in the 17th century, Wat Arun is known for its unique architecture, quite distinctive and not in conflict with any other temples in Bangkok in particular or Thailand in general.
Wat Arun Map. Send Question. Thank you very much for your question. We will answer you soonest within 1 working day. Send answer. Other attractions in Thailand Udon Thani. Doi Tung. Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua. Lampang Thailand Elephant Conservation Center. Koh Tao. Koh Nang Yuan. Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park. Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall. Phu Phra Bat. Otherwise known as the Temple of the Dawn, this sacred site sits along the mighty Chao Phraya River and is one of the most stunning religious structures in the world.
Here, a history of Wat Arun in 60 seconds. The Temple of the Dawn was built sometime during the Ayutthaya era. The new name was given when he came upon the temple at dawn, with his fleet on their way to fight the invading Burmese. He later became king and wanted to make it part of his royal compound in Thonburi , the capital of the country at that time.
In , the figurine was brought from the capital of Laos to what was then the capital of Thailand and stayed in Wat Arun for five years.
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