Wat Arun, meaning "Temple of the Dawn," is named for the Hindu god Aruna, God of Dawn. And fittingly, this 270-foot temple is glorious to behold at dawn or sunset. The temple is covered from top ...

Unlike other Thai temples that feature golden rooftops, Wat Arun stands out with its towering prang (Khmer-style spire) covered in pieces of colourful porcelain and seashells. The temple is named ...