Wat Arun

Getting there

Wat Arun is on the Thonburi bank. A cross-river ferry from the Tha Tien area is one option. Check the exact pier and the boat’s return hours before crossing.

Admission

Foreign visitors need a temple ticket. Keep shoulders and knees covered. Check posted limits on access to the spire and steps.

What to see

Look at the central tower from across the river first, then visit the grounds for a closer view of the decorative surfaces.

Plan your visit

Allow time for the river crossing and the return trip. The steps around the monument can be steep, so choose the level that suits your group.

Allow an hour plus boat time. Some steps are steep. For sunset photos of the whole temple, look back from the opposite bank.