AmyHuang
Photo gallery: Wat Arun - Temple of the Dawn
I am not a great photographer and I only have a simple point and shoot camera. However I thought I'd still share some of my better photos of this magnificent temple.
Enjoy.
Images of Wat Arun
Wat Arun is open daily from 9am to 5pm (after that, entry is closed but there is no stopping you from staying another half an hour or so). Get there around 4:30pm so you can stay for sun set. I know it's the Temple of the 'Dawn' but sunset here is absolutely beautiful as well. Entry into the main temple is 50 Baht per person.
Take the public ferry (orange line) for 15 Baht to Tha Tien pier, then get a cross river ferry for 3 Baht across. A taxi fare from Siam will cost around 100 Baht depending on traffic, or few local buses can take you to Wat Pho where you can walk to the river side to get the cross river ferry.
After hours the smaller temple behind the main temple holds a public prayer service at 6:30pm. You can join in the locals for the half hour service with monks leading the chant. For those who are interested it is a peaceful and serene experience. Etiquette: bow to the monks and shoes off. No talking or photographs while inside the prayer hall during the session.
Enjoy.
Images of Wat Arun
Wat Arun seen from across the river
Entrance to the main temple
Beautiful statues of the divine guards
You can get a great view of the surroundings from the top of the temple
Monks enjoy the view and the decorations of the temple
It's a steep and long journey on the way down
Wat Arun is open daily from 9am to 5pm (after that, entry is closed but there is no stopping you from staying another half an hour or so). Get there around 4:30pm so you can stay for sun set. I know it's the Temple of the 'Dawn' but sunset here is absolutely beautiful as well. Entry into the main temple is 50 Baht per person.
Take the public ferry (orange line) for 15 Baht to Tha Tien pier, then get a cross river ferry for 3 Baht across. A taxi fare from Siam will cost around 100 Baht depending on traffic, or few local buses can take you to Wat Pho where you can walk to the river side to get the cross river ferry.
After hours the smaller temple behind the main temple holds a public prayer service at 6:30pm. You can join in the locals for the half hour service with monks leading the chant. For those who are interested it is a peaceful and serene experience. Etiquette: bow to the monks and shoes off. No talking or photographs while inside the prayer hall during the session.
