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Wat Arun Ratchawararam (Wat Chaeng)

Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan, commonly known as Wat Arun (Wat Chaeng), is an important and famous temple in Thailand. It is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in the Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok. Wat Arun is well known for its tall and beautiful prang, which is a prominent symbol of Bangkok.

Wat Arun Ratchawararam (Wat Chaeng)

History and importance

Founded: Wat Arun was built during the Ayutthaya period, but was renovated and expanded during the reigns of King Rama II and King Rama III of the Rattanakosin period.

Original name: This temple was originally called "Wat Makok" and was changed to "Wat Chaeng" during the reign of King Taksin the Great. Later, during the reign of King Rama II, the name was changed to "Wat Arun Ratchawararam".

Key Ingredients

1. The Great Prang: This is the prominent symbol of Wat Arun. This prang is approximately 79 meters high and is decorated with beautiful colored tiles and shells.
2. Ubosot: Inside is the principal Buddha image, a Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya attitude, named "Phra Phuttha Thammasorn Ratcha Lokthat Dilok", built during the reign of King Rama II.
3. The temple: is where the Buddha image in the Mara-Vijaya attitude is enshrined, called "Phra Phuttha Arunratchanarimit".
4. Sala Karn Parian: is a place for religious ceremonies and a place for storing Buddhist scriptures.
5. Buddha Chedi: It is a Thai-style chedi used to store the relics of the Lord Buddha.

Visit

Opening and closing times: Wat Arun is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Guidelines: Visitors should dress appropriately, covering shoulders and legs neatly. No tank tops, shorts or flip-flops.

Interesting things

1. Big Prang: Climbing up to the Big Prang will give you a clear view of the Chao Phraya River and Bangkok.
2 Architecture: Wat Arun has beautiful and delicate architecture, especially the decoration with glazed tiles and shells that make it unique.
3. History: Wat Arun is a place of historical and cultural significance for Thailand.

Wat Arun is one of the most interesting and unmissable tourist attractions when visiting Bangkok due to its beauty and historical and cultural significance to Thailand.