Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan

Wat Arun Ratchawararam, the temple of King Rama II. Wat Arun or Wat Chaeng is an ancient temple built in the Ayutthaya period. Wat Arun has a very prominent and beautiful prang. The prang is made of brick and mortar, decorated with glazed tiles, plates, Benjarong bowls, and shells in flower and leaf patterns. It is 67 meters high and you can walk up to see it up close. The ordination hall was built in the reign of King Rama II. The principal Buddha image is called Phra Phuttha Thammasornrat-Lokthat Dilok. The face is the work of King Rama II. The principal Buddha image in the ordination hall of Wat Arun is called Phra Phuttha Champhunut Mahaburut, Lakkhana Asitayanupphit, Mara-Vijaya posture. It is cast from bronze and gilded. This temple has two giant statues jutting out in front of a large, very elegant archway. There are two giants at Wat Chaeng: the northern giant with a white body named Sahasadecha, and the southern giant with a green body named Thotsakan. They stand guard at the crown-shaped archway at the entrance to the ordination hall. Whoever comes here must definitely take beautiful pictures of these two giants. It is a temple next to the Chao Phraya River. It is a very famous temple for foreigners who come to worship, ask for blessings, and admire the beauty of this temple. Anyone who visits Bangkok must stop by. Foreigners usually come to wear Thai costumes and take pictures. When coming to Wat Arun, it is recommended to dress politely. On the side of the temple, there are things to buy, drinks, and Thai costumes for rent. If you come during the day, it will be very hot. Therefore, bring an umbrella or hat. The most convenient way to get there is by boat. Get on the boat at Tha Tien and you will see beautiful views. It costs 5 baht per person. Parking is not convenient by car. The temple opens from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Free admission for Thai people and 50 baht per foreigner. #Where to go in Bangkok #Wat Arun Ratchaworawihan #Wat Arun #Wat Arun Ratchawararam Worawihan #Places to visit in Bangkok #Thailand #Bangkok #Beautiful temples in Bangkok #Beautiful temples #Visit temples in Bangkok #Old temples #Make merit and ask for blessings