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 ...

It is hard to miss the towering ornate stupa of Wat Arun, one of Bangkok’s most iconic landmarks, as you make your way up the Chao Phraya River. Officially named Wat Arun Ratchawararam ...