Historic sites

Wat Arun, Bangkok

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Wat Arun, Bangkok
Photo: Somphop Nithipaichit, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Temple of Dawn, on the west bank of the Chao Phraya, with a tall central prang decorated with colourful porcelain pieces. Climb its steep steps for views over the river.


Take the cross-river ferry from Tha Tien pier near Wat Pho. It's most beautiful at sunset seen from the opposite bank, when it's lit up.

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