Wat Arun (Bangkok)

Wat Arun or Temple of the Dawn (Thai: วัดอรุณ), officially known as Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan (Thai: วัดอรุณราชวรารามราชวรมหาวิหาร), is one of the most well known of Thailand's many landmarks. Wat Arun is named after Aruna, the Indian God of Dawn.



Location

 * Wat Arun is located on the west, or Thonburi bank of the Chao Phraya River opposite Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkhalaram (Wat Pho).

38 Arun amarin road, Watarun District, Bangkokyai, Bangkok

Useful Links

 * Official Website