The visiting card of the capital of Thailand – Wat Arun. It is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya river. Another name Wat Arun – the Temple of Dawn, at this time it looks the most impressive.

Wat Arun is not just the cultural heritage of Thailand, he is an active Church. Since its construction in the late 19th century and to this day inside it are monastic service and various ceremonies.

The highest value throughout the temple complex has a 79-metre-high Chedi (or stupa) “Phra Bang”, inside which there are valuable relics of Buddhism. All surfaces of the temple and stupas decorated with beautiful porcelain, which, according to legend, were raised from the bottom of the Chao Phraya river. He was there after the flooding of the barge from China expensive dishes on Board.

In the evening at the temple are small light shows, where you can discover the history of Wat Arun. The narration is in English and Thai traditional music.

Wat Arun also known very important to all Buddhist ceremony “Kathin”, which takes place every year in November. In the event the most honorable monks of the country will be awarded a special traditional clothes “kathin” they get in Arun temple from the hands of the King or another member of the Royal Family.