13th Day of June 2010: Mark this day. I conquered my fear of heights as I climbed up the soaring 260ft for Wat Arun. It is challenging to ascend a limited way up the very steep stairs of the main prang, which presents a magnificent view of the Chao Phraya River.
Temple of the Dawn, which stands at the west bank of the river and originally known as Wat Makok ("Olive Temple") was built in the days of Thailand's ancient capital Ayutthaya. Amidst its name (from Aruna, the Hindu god of the dawn), the greatest picturesque scenery of Wat Arun come at sunset with the sun setting behind it. This makes one of the best landmarks for the City of Angels: Bangkok. Dropping by coffee shops and food restaurants across the river before the spectacular sunset can make fine-looking shots from these viewpoints. Sunset is from 6pm - 7pm all year round in Bangkok. Wat Arun is open every day to public from 8.30am to 5.30pm. Entrance to the Wat is THB 50 and the ferry crossing goes as low as THB 2.
See you soon again, Wat Arun!
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