Best Photo Spots at Wat Arun, Thailand

Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn, is one of Bangkok's famous royal temples. Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in the Thonburi district, it is second in scale only to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew. The temple was originally built during the Ayutthaya period and was later named in honor of King Taksin, the 41st king of Thailand and a Chinese-Thai national hero. Its iconic structure is the 79-meter-high prang (tower) in the Brahmin style, adorned with colorful porcelain and glass, and is often referred to as the 'Eiffel Tower of Thailand' for its artistic value. Best Sunset Viewing Spots 1. Public Viewing Deck: Located at 44 Tha Suphan Alley on the opposite bank of the Chao Phraya River, it is free and directly faces Wat Arun, making it ideal to secure a good spot early. 2. Off-the-Beaten-Path Spot: Soi Tha Suphan Alley, where you can capture cyberpunk-style photos when the lights come on during the blue hour. Transportation • From Tha Tien Pier near Wat Pho, take a ferry (5 THB/person) for a 1-minute direct ride. • You can also take a Chao Phraya River cruise, departing from the Grand Palace or Taksin Bridge Pier. Tickets and Opening Hours • Ticket: 100 THB. • Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00. Recommended Itinerary Grand Palace - Wat Pho (experience Thai massage) - Wat Arun - Wat Arun sunset.