Wat Arun in Bangkok
Wat Arun (Temple of the Golden Dawn) is probably one of the temples in Bangkok recognize no less important, because the image of the temple has beens na Posted often. The temple includes a central tower (Khmer architecture design) Surrounded by small towers of the oven. The central tower is about 80 meters high and at nightfall Wat Arun cuts a silhouette against the skyline of Bangkok. Wat Arun comforting design is probably its main feature. Given this, compared to other temples, Wat Arun May not warrant a special visit if you are in Bangkok for a short time.
The Wat although historically important. Originally housed the Emerald Buddha back to Thailand after STI and has murals and a Buddha image designed by King Rama II. You can walk up steps you What part way up the tower and the year at hand provide excellent views of the city. The temple is located is the Thonburi side of the River and probably represents Chapaya hand I am your tourist attraction area.
Details: Admission is 20 baht and you have to take a ferry across the river to get to Wat Arun. The hours are from 30.08 to 17.30. Probably the easiest way to get to Wat Arun is by boat Express. Take a boat to Tha Tien pier and then take a ferry across the River. Getting to the Wat by taxi is a bit complicated if your goal is to take a taxi, ask 'Wat Arun.
The following tips will get:
Bus numbers: 1, 25, 44, 47, 62, 44, 47 and 91
Air-conditioned bus numbers 7, 73
Contact:
Tel: 0-2222-8181, 0-2222-6889, 0-2222-2208
Rama Rama I and II were responsible for the current size of the temple, Prang hand is 79 m (260 feet) and height of your basic circumfrerence is 234 m (768 ft). In the 19th century King Mongkut (Rama IV) added ornamentation created with broken porcelain of the PECL. Ther-style monument derived mainly from Khmer architecture, is unique in Thailand.
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