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Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan
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Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, stands opposite Tha Tien on the west bank of the Chao Phraya. From the courtyard you can see the central prang and its four smaller towers up close, including the floral patterns made with porcelain pieces. The temple is an active place of worship; cover shoulders and knees and give worshippers space. The ferry from Tha Tien lands beside the grounds.
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Public visiting hours are 08:00–18:00 daily. The Tourism Authority of Thailand lists ฿200 for foreign adults; the annual meetings guide lists free entry for Thai nationals. Some older visitor guides still quote ฿100 for foreigners. Follow signs at the site, particularly during ceremonies, and cover your shoulders and knees.
The central prang and temple grounds
Look for floral porcelain mosaics and rows of figures around the base of the central prang. Wat Arun existed in the Ayutthaya period and was known as Wat Chaeng. It once housed the Emerald Buddha, and the royal temple and prang were developed under the early Chakri kings. The published viewing route is around the base; do not assume the upper levels or worship halls will be open.
Getting there from Tha Tien
From Sanam Chai MRT, walk towards Tha Tien on the Wat Pho side and take the cross-river ferry to Wat Arun. For the road approach use the Wang Doem Road temple map pin; the Arun Amarin Road approach is also listed by the Tourism Authority. Check boat stops and return service locally. The pin marks the temple, rather than a surveyed step-free entrance.
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