Book Cheap Flights To Bangkok And Visit The Majestic Wat Arun
Bangkok is known to the world as a land of vibrant cultures. With spectacular ornately carved temples and structures, the Thailand’s capital is certainly the perfect place to enjoy art, heritage and religion. The city has a number of temples, each one of them special in its own way. Amongst these, Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn is one of the most famous attractions with a top position in the must-visit category. The serenity, design, colours and sheen of the temple which is held in high regard is a national icon with a long and enviable history. The Temple’s History Wat Arun, or Wat Arunratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan dates back to the days when Thailand's capital was Ayutthaya. It is earlier named as Wat Makok which was changed to Wat Chaeng by King Taksin when Thonburi was the capital. Later, it was King Rama II who extended the central prang and changed the name to Wat Arunratchatharam. In the ensuing years, King Rama III led to the completion of the temple wor...