Wat Arun, meaning "Temple of the Dawn," is named for the Hindu god Aruna, God of Dawn. And fittingly, this 270-foot temple is glorious to behold at dawn or sunset. The temple is covered from top ...

Inside the towering temple is the Emerald Buddha, arguably the most venerated ... landmark for years to come. Today, Wat Arun is a symbol of Bangkok, where you can even climb its steps and look ...

The Temple of the Reclining Buddha, known as Wat Pho in Thai ... consult the temple's official website (in Thai). Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride (4123 reviews) Private Tour ...

The spectacular 19th-century Wat Arun, or the Temple ... museum recounts the Buddha’s history. Insider's tip: Pahurat, to the south-east of Chinatown, is Bangkok’s lively Indian community ...