Sunday, 14 August 2011

Bangkok: Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun) and Sightseeing

Wat Arun is a large Buddhist temple in Bangkok notable for its large spire structure called a prang. Incredibly steep stairs lead up to two different observation decks on the prang. Surrounding this prang is four smaller satellite prangs.

Small canal near the temple


A satellite prang
Satellite prang and Thai temple architecture
The main prang
View from the upper deck of the prang
View of the Chao Phraya River which runs through Bangkok
Gold statue

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