The name of this lavishly adorned temple roughly translates to mean “Temple of Dawn,” which is fitting as it was built to honor Aruna, the Hindu god that is most commonly represented by the radiations of the rising sun. Located in the Bangkok Yai district on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun’s distinctive prang, or spires, are lavishly adorned with colorful patterns of seashells and porcelain. The central prang rises more than 85 meters (280 feet) high.

Find Out More Related Tours

Inle Lake - The Breathtaking Lake for Myanmar Tourism

Among the most popular tourist destinations in Myanmar, Inle Lake is the ...

More Detail

Ngapali

Ngapali combines two worlds in this Southeast Asian country. It is ...

More Detail

Pakse

Pakse is the capital of Champasak Province and one of the largest cities ...

More Detail

Hpa An

If you are in your Yangon tour, you had better manage to head off the tiny ...

More Detail

Erawan Falls

Just a short trip from Kanchanaburi, the Erawan Falls are the major ...

More Detail

Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue

With seven stories, the Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue is the tallest pagoda in ...

More Detail