Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun)

Temple of Dawn or Wat Arun is one of the famous and renowned landmarks in Bangkok. Its origin is traced back to 1782 to 1809 A.D. which was the Ayutthaya period. King Rama II and King Rama III expanded its architecture. However, its completion took place under the rule of King Rama IV.

Temple of Dawn is a beautiful massive structure which consists of a long Khmer-style tower accompanied by four other smaller towers in the vicinity. There is a huge difference in opinions as per the size of the main tower is concerned. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Khmer-style tower is 104m high whereas other sources estimate that the tower is 80 to 85m high.

Wat Arun is decorated with small patches of porcelain. These patches shine in sun. Besides, this temple in Bangkok is a wonderful site for photographers. Its beauty touches peak in the later afternoon when the sun sets in the sky.

The grounds of Temple of Dawn boast of wonderful murals and a main Buddha image supposedly designed by King Rama II.

Located in the tranquil and beautiful vicinity, Temple of Dawn or Wat Arun in Bangkok is also popular for housing the notable Emerald Buddha image. However, after a short period of time this image was shifted in the nearby Wat Phra Kaew.