The view from the pier..
Wat Arun, locally known as Wat Chaeng, is situated on the west (Thonburi) bank of the Chao Phraya River. It is easily one of the most stunning temples in Bangkok, not only because of its riverside location, but also because the design is very different to the other temples you can visit in Bangkok. Wat Arun (or temple of the dawn) is partly made up of colourfully decorated spires and stands majestically over the water. Wat Arun is almost directly opposite Wat Pho, so it is very easy to get to. From Sapphan Taksin boat pier you can take a river boat that stops at pier 8.
a Siamese cat guarding the takings, infact there are Siamese cats all around the temple grounds and not a dog in sight for a change..
We made are way back via tuk tuk, at the road entrance there was this quite local restaurant serving a monk selling the tastiest chicken fried rice i've ever eaten!
Cow Pat Guy - 40 baht
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