An Ultimate Route Guide to Reach Wat Arun, Bangkok

Without visiting the Wat Arun temple Bangkok Tourism is incomplete. We will help you find the best way to get to Wat Arun with step-by-step directions from the nearest public transit station. It is also known as the temple of the dawn and is considered one of the most stunning and uniquely designed temples in Bangkok. Situated on the banks of the beautiful Chao Phraya River, this magnificent temple of colorful towers stands majestically above the water, making it one of the most beautiful and photographed symbols of the city. Read on for a complete route guide to reach Wat Arun.

Route Guide to Reach Wat Arun

About Wat Arun in Bangkok

History of Wat Arun

Wat Arun was built in 1768 during the reign of King Taksin. Wat Arun is located in the area of the royal palace during the reign of King Thaksin. Then King Rama I (1737-1809), the next descendant, while moving the capital to Bangkok, brought with him the Emerald Buddha statue and the ancient temple for a long time. It was abandoned until the reign of King Rama (1767-1824). King Rama decided to extend Wat Arun, invited the monks to live, and built several stupas, including the main tower, which was over 70 m high. Construction of the church II. From King Rama III. It lasted until King Rama (he ruled between 1824 and 1851).

Architecture

The Temple of Dawn or Wat Arun towers 260 feet over the Chao Phraya River. The temple is one of Bangkok’s most visited attractions after the Grand Palace with fabulous views of the rising and setting sun and the city’s main attractions. You can climb the church to see it across the river to the Grand Palace and beyond, but its narrow stairs are not faint-hearted.

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Location: Located near the west coast of Chao Phraya, opposite Tha Thien Pier. 

Important Information: Visitors must be in appropriate clothing and remove their shoes within the church area.

How To Reach Wat Arun

Almost everyone at the Tha Thien Pier crosses the Chao Praya River to reach Wat Arun. There is a ferry that costs just 4 THB ($ 0.10) to make the short trip across the river. The journey on the river takes about 5 minutes.

By Train: You can take the BTS train and get off at Saphan Taksin station. You can also rent a boat for your destination.

MRT + Ferry: The shortest and most fun way to travel is by a combination of subway and ferry. Get off at Sanam Chai MRT Station and walk 850 meters to Tha Tien Express Marina. Take a ferry that crosses the Chao Phraya River to the other side for 4 Thai baht per person. Get off and walk to the church area on the left. You can skip the entrance to Tha Tien Pier. There are also shops and restaurants on-site, so you can consider it a market complex. Below is a photo of the entrance.

MRT + Taxi: If you don’t want to take a ferry, you can also take the MRT directly to Itsaraphap MRT Station, which crosses Chao Phraya Subway. From here it is a short taxi or tuk-tuk ride to Wat Arun.

Ferry: The ferry is a great way to visit Bangkok’s main tourist attractions. Most of them are within walking distance of the pier. Just as most tourist cities have hop-on-hop-off buses, there are hop-on-hop-off ferries in Bangkok. However, make sure you have a DIY itinerary in advance. See this article for a detailed itinerary.

Day Tour: You can choose to take part in a group tour or rent a private tour for yourself and your family. Day trips to Wat Arun and nearby locations can include bike tours, private long-tailed boat tours, and even e-scooter tours, with the exception of hiking tours organized by local travel agencies.

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Wat Arun Timings

Wat Arun is open every day of the week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The last ticket sold around 5.30 pm. You can stay on-site for a while even after 6 p.m.

Best time to visit Wat Arun in the evening. You can reach the place and enter the room until 5 p.m. Spend one or more hours there, then cross to the other side of the river. After sunset, you can witness Wat Arun in golden halogen lights. It will be better as the sky gets dark.

Wat Arun Entrance Fees

For Foreigners: THB 50 per person

For Local: Admission is free.

Best Time to Visit Wat Arun

Wat Arun can be very busy during the day, with plenty of tourists visiting. I suggest the best time to visit is late afternoon, just before sunset. Arrival around 4.30 pm, just before the last tickets are sold in the ticket booth.Wat Arun is still busy at sunset, but there are significantly fewer people in the area. In addition, the warm afternoon light shines in the church the way you don’t see it at the beginning of the day.For the best views of Wat Arun, you should return to the Chao Praya River before sunset. There is a rooftop bar on the top floor of Sala Arun Hotel, called Eagle’s Nest. From the platform, there is a wonderful view of the river. As the sun goes down, the church is lit up so it shines beautifully against the sunset. Eagle’s Nest’s viewing area usually fills up early and is unoccupied. If you want to guarantee a place, you have to arrive well before sunset. The bar is open from 17:00 until midnight. If the rooftop bar is full, you can also see Wat Arun from the ground floor bar called Bitter Deck, which is also very amazing.

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