Temple of Dawn: In Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple also known as Temple of Dawn, named after Aruna, the Indian God of Dawn. Wat Arun is one of the most striking riverside landmarks of Thailand. Despite the name, the most spectacular view of the glittering monument can be seen from the east side of the river at sunset, when the spires of Wat Arun make an impressive silhouette against the skyline. The Wat Arun is one of only six temples of the highest grade of the first class Royal Temples, and therefore one of Thailand’s most revered temples. Explore your Thailand Tours with Thailand Travel Agency . Location Located in Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand, on the Thonburi west bank of the Chao Phraya River. Wat Arun is one of the most striking riverside landmarks of Thailand. About Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) This Wat or Buddhist temple is an architectural representation of Mount Meru, the center of the world in Buddhist Cosmology. It is also one of the few temples that predates the foun