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Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan วัดอรุณราชวรารามราชวรมหาวิหาร also known as "The Temple of Dawn" is a riverside Temple on the West side of the Chao Phraya River almost opposite Wat Po on the East side. It is constructed of brick on the place where General Taksin [ later King Taksin ] and his surviving army landed after the sacking of Ayutthaya. The Central Prang is 79 meters high [ 259 feet ] and is cornered by four smaller prangs.
All of these are encrusted with porcelain and ceramic pieces to form motives, usually of flowers, mythical animals and figures. Construction was commenced under Rama II whose bronze statue stands just to the north of the Temple on the River embankment.
The design style is Ayutthaya, which also follows traditional Khmer and ultimately Hindu concepts. The Central Prang symbolizes ancient Mount Meru and the steepness and consequential difficulty in climbing its steps is intended to illustrate the difficulty in life of attaining closeness to the realm of the Gods.
The most attractive structure is the 79 metre high pagoda, known as ‘Temple of Dawn’.
Most beautiful view is from the east side of the river at sunset. Touristy but try a "Longtail Boat ride" from Central Pier SATHORN which links with BTS (skytrain) station Saphan Taksin and on arrival try the ever popular photo shoot in Thai costume.
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158 Wang Doem Rd, Khwaeng Wat Arun, Khet Bangkok Yai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600, Thailand
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Bang Lamphu | W 4kms of Siam Centre A walking area, classic Thai temples & Khao San Rd | High | High | Medium | Medium | Chatuchak | N 10kms of Siam Centre Largest weekend markets in Asia, Parks & Game fishing | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Dusit | NW 3.5km of Siam, Grand Avenues of Royalty | High - Historical Royalty | High | Low | Nil | Thonburi | SW 5.3km of Siam, old capital mostly undeveloped | High: many canals (khlongs) | High: | Low: mainly water markets (Talad Nam) | Low | Chinatown | W 3km of Siam, Chinese infusion; a trading post, chaotic & markets | High: Street food mania | High: historical | Medium: mainly makets | Low: River Icons or nearby crazy Khaoson |
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1. at main pier Sathorn go via ferry or hop on off boat or long tail boat on the Chao Phraya river and/or canals
2. Pier opposite Wat Arun for sunset views - many cafe' bar
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- Yodpiman River Walk is 500 mtrs down the river from Wat Arun with some views, this venue has a 2nd flr open air view of the river approx 500 mtrs long with multiple dining venues and adjacent to the famous wholesale flower markets
- There are several main ferry stops on the mainland (opposite Wat Arun) all are quite touristy
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Wat Arun: last 5 by latest edits
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Sala Rattanakosin Rooftop Bar | 2019.02 adde not inspected | opposite river | Sala Rattanakosin Eat - Sleep | Mango Tree on River | 3 level Bistro on Yodpiman river walk | 45% S.East 650m | Mango Tree On The River | ท่าเรือ Riva Arun | Ground Flr Cafe, small pier | 80% S.West perspective | Google Map | The ROOF(Rooftop Bar) | 2019.02 added not inspected | opposite river | Google map | Bitter Deck | 2019.02 added not inspected | opposite river | google map |
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Jack's Bar | N 600m walk | 2.5 star shack on the river, sunset views | Bang Rak | River Vibe Rooftop | N 1.7km walk from RiverCity | F&D: rooftop view - chill zone | Talad Noi (Heritage Chinatown) | Pier river city | N 1.2 km - free shuttle boat from main pier | Diner cruise Boats and Major F&D complex | Talad Noi (Heritage Chinatown) | Dock No 13 | N 5.5km straight line | Craft Beers, live Music, next to Pier Ahtit | BangLamphu KhaoSaan | H: Knowledge base | all | maps, timetables, Icons and more | |
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