Business card of the capital of Thailand - Buddhist temple Wat Arun. It is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Another name Wat Arun - Temple of Dawn, at this time it looks most impressive.

Wat Arun - not only the cultural heritage of Thailand, he is an active temple. Since its construction in the late 19th century to the present day inside pass monastic life and various ceremonies.

The highest value in the whole temple complex has a 79-meter-high chedi (otherwise - stupa) "Phra Bang" inside which contains valuable relics of Buddhism. All surfaces of the temple and stupas trimmed porcelain of great beauty, who, according to legend, were raised from the bottom of the Chao Phraya River. Turned out he was there after the flooding of the barge from China with expensive dishes on board.

In the evening, in the Church are a small representation of light, where you can discover the history of Wat Arun. The story takes place in English and Thai to traditional music.

Wat Arun is known as very important for all Buddhist ceremony "Kathin" held there each year in November. The event honored the best of the country awarded the monks special traditional clothing "kathin" that they receive in the temple Arun from the hands of King or another member of the royal family.