For me, Wat Arun is a must-visit destination in Bangkok. Beautiful architecture, prime location, visible from the Chao Phraya River. I was particularly impressed by the architecture of this temple, different from previous temples I had seen. Under the sunlight, the temple seemed to shine in the ancient space.

A different type of building structure to the other places we visited. It was amazing to see and so many people dressed up in traditional Thai clothes that can be hired in the market on the site. Go early to avoid the crowds.

Incredibly beautiful temple with unique carved figures throughout it's exterior. As soon as you enter the gates you need to have knees and shoulders covered. You are fine with T Shirt as long as you can't see armpits or shoulders. They sell elephant pants for 200 baht. You only have to take your shoes off if you enter the tiny temple bit. Get here as early as you can as there is no breeze and it's a lot cooler

This time I visited the Wat in the evening. It is closed in the darkness but you can make pretty pictures and there is a great silent atmosphere without hundreds of tourists. I enjoyed this time in the evening as much as you visit the whole area during the day.

It is a magical place Really very beautiful and full of details in every corner. In addition to the wonderful buildings and statues, it is spectacular to see Thais in their traditional costumes go to this place for photo sessions, which gives it a very special atmosphere. Admission includes a small bottle of water From here you can go to the Grand Palace by boat and the journey takes less than 10 minutes

Temple was beautiful! There was a lot of people though and it was very hot with not a lot of places to sit in the shade. I recommend that you get there either very early before it gets too hot or later in the evening before closing time. We arrived at 3 PM and that was probably the worst time to go. There were so many people we couldn’t really enjoy the temple at all. Entrance fee was 100 baht for foreigners, but I think they were raising the price to 200 baht after March 1, 2024. Entrance fee does include a bottle of water, but it was not cold. The bathrooms are near the front so be sure to use it on the way in or out. I don’t think there were bathrooms any where else. Once inside it you go to the left and keep walking, there is a small cafe on the left where there is a bit of shade and snacks and drinks. If you walk the right side there are some places for shopping for souvenirs as well.

five points It is highly recommended to see its magnificence with your own eyes when traveling to Bangkok, Thailand! Day, dusk, and night all have their unique charm! Wat Arun, known to Thais as the Temple of the Dawn, symbolizes light, hope, and a new beginning. The entire temple has a long history and strong religious and cultural elements, and its unique appearance is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Therefore, it attracts a large number of tourists every year and can be said to be one of the landmarks of Bangkok. ! Hotel Recommendation UHG Quarter Hotel

We arrived by water taxi from the other side of the river and spent several hours here. The temple is spectacular, rises to a great height and is very impressive. Pay an entrance fee of 200 baht per person (for tourists). The place is packed with tourists and people taking pictures in traditional clothing that can be rented on the spot. We arrived at noon and it was very hot. It is recommended to prepare with water and a hat, there is almost no shade. For women - you should come in modest clothing, a shirt that covers the shoulders and long pants. There are scarves at the entrance that are distributed to those who do not arrive dressed accordingly

The people who come here are so pious, there are so many good gods, and they are very beautiful. It is suitable for sightseeing, taking photos, and checking in. The gods feel very powerful and they seem to help me complete my life list. I would like to thank the gods here first and praise the gods.

We took a water taxi (16 baht one way) and paid the 200 baht entrance fee in the evening when it wasn’t as hot. It is very impressive in the full sun but it is so much better during dusk! The stairs to climb up the first level are fairly steep and there are no handrails. We sat at some picnic tables they have in the back and watched the sun go down and the lights come on and it kept getting better and better! The facility closes at 6 but they let people stay until 6:30. You have to exit out the back of the temple and walk several hundred yards just to turn around and walk all the way back outside the gates which takes about 15 minutes back to the pier. There aren’t almost any signs about which water taxi to take but the staff are helpful and will make sure you’re on the right one. We paid for the water taxi on the boat when leaving Wat Arun vs buying our ticket on the dock when heading towards Wat Arun. We really enjoyed going late in the day too because when the boat leaves you see it lit up from the water.