Wat Arun costs about 200 baht for foreigners, paid at the gate. It's open 8 am to 6 pm. Arrive at 8 am, before the heat and tour groups, or in the late afternoon, then see it lit up at sunset from across the river. Cover shoulders and knees, and take the 3-minute ferry from Tha Tien Pier, next to Wat Pho.
Wat Arun is on every Bangkok temple tour, and groups arrive from about 9:30 am. The central prang's steep steps and terraces get crowded, and the heat makes midday tough.
Before you go, check how busy Wat Arun is likely to be. BeatTheCrowd shows the live crowd level and an hourly forecast for any date, adjusted for Thai holidays, festivals and weather.
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Check today’s crowds at Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan →It's easy to visit alone by ferry. A tour only helps if you want to combine temples with a guide.
About 200 baht for foreigners.
Clothes covering your shoulders and knees.
At 8 am, or in the late afternoon. Check our live crowd tracker for your date.
See how busy it is right now and the quietest hours for your date, then walk in when the line is short.
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