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Explore the majestic Wat Arun, Bangkok's Temple of Dawn! Get the latest 2026 info on how to reach this stunning landmark, what to wear, and how to capture memorable photos in traditional Thai attire.
✅How to Get to Wat Arun Temple, Bangkok, Entrance Fee, Dress Code
How to Get There (Taxi, How to Take a Boat)
Entrance Fee: 200 Baht,
Dress Code, Attire,
Cash, Short-sleeves/Shorts, Traditional Attire Photoshoot, Review
/July 2025 Update
🕌 Wat Arun Temple, Bangkok
How to Get There, Insider Tips, Review (July 2025)
🔶 Wat Arun Temple, Bangkok
📍 A Khmer-style Buddhist Temple
📍 Location/Address:
158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
📍 Entrance Fee: Cash only, 200 Baht
📍 Operating Days, Hours: Daily 08:00-18:00
📍 Important Notes:
🥻 Dress code must be observed (Sleeveless❌ Short pants, skirts❌, Leggings etc. ❌)
-> They sometimes lend a cloth to cover up when entering
🥻 Traditional attire rental 150 Baht (Cash only)
+ Photoshoot from 1,500 Baht ~ (based on 30 minutes)
🥵 It's hot
⚠️ Be aware that the stupa is high and steep
When traveling to Thailand, a must-visit destination is none other than
Wat Arun Temple (Wat Arun) in Bangkok.
But surprisingly, 'How to get to Wat Arun' seems to be confusing for many.
Reflecting the latest information for 2025,
and based on the route I actually took,
I'll introduce it in detail.
✅ How to Get to Wat Arun Temple, Bangkok
✅ Wat Arun Temple, Bangkok Entrance Fee / Dress Code (Shorts)
✅ Wat Arun Temple, Bangkok Insider Tips
✅ Wat Arun Temple, Bangkok Restrooms, Souvenir Shopping
How to Get to Wat Arun Temple, Bangkok
📍 Where is Wat Arun Temple located?
• Located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand
• Official Name: Wat Arun Ratchawararam
• Google Maps Search Term: Wat Arun or 왓아룬
• Address:158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600, Thailand
🚶♀️ How to Get to Wat Arun, Bangkok –
3 Easiest Ways
Travel to Bangkok, Thailand
1️⃣ Take a Taxi (Appears as shortest time, but
in reality, traffic is terrible, so not recommended)
2️⃣ Take the Subway🚆
3️⃣ Take a Boat (Boat + other transport methods combined)
4️⃣ Go by Bus Only
✅ The
cheapest way to get to Wat Arun is by bus only, but
it can be a bit tricky, so I don't recommend it.
✅ Among the ways to get to Wat Arun, Google Maps shows
that a car (taxi) is the fastest option, but
in reality, Bangkok traffic is extremely heavy, so there's a 70% chance it will take twice the estimated time... I don't recommend it.
✅ Wat Arun Temple, Bangkok Entrance Fee / Dress Code (Shorts)
:
📍 Entrance Fee: 200 Baht
📍Dress Code: Short pants/skirts ❌
Sleeveless ❌
Sheer clothing, leggings, etc. ❌
Clothing that exposes shoulders❌
📍 However, if your attire doesn't meet the dress code when entering,
they provide a cloth to cover up for free (as of morning).
It's best to dress appropriately as there might not be any fabric available for rent in the afternoon.
📍Admission fees are cash-only.
When you enter, they stamp your hand, give you a ticket, and even a bottle of water!
I went dressed like this, wearing a long skirt,
but since my blouse was a bit sheer, they kindly lent me some fabric to cover up.
(It's super thick fabric, so it gets quite hot...)
✅Bangkok Wat Arun Temple Pro Tips
✅Wat Arun Temple Restrooms & Souvenirs
⏰ Wat Arun Temple Operating Hours & Admission
• Operating Hours: 8:00 AM ~ 6:00 PM
• Dress Code: No sleeveless tops, short pants/skirts (fabric available for rent on-site)
📸 Wat Arun Viewing Tips
• Visit at sunset → You can admire Wat Arun's 'Golden Pagoda'.
• You can rent and wear traditional attire.
(150-200 Baht),
- Professional photographer for photos costs 1,500 Baht...
Both are cash-only.
1,500 Baht for a photoshoot, well...
Recommended if your face isn't important in the photos.
However, if a beautiful shot of your face is important, I wouldn't recommend it 😭
(You'd fall asleep photoshopping every single picture, and it still wouldn't be enough!)))
• Be careful as the internal stairs are steep.
1️⃣ Getting to Wat Arun Temple by Taxi (Car)
2️⃣ Getting There by Subway
You can also reach Wat Arun in Bangkok by subway.
Your starting point might vary, but
take the blue line and get off at Itsaraphap station,
then walk for about 15 minutes, and you'll arrive at Wat Arun Temple!
3️⃣ Getting to Wat Arun Temple by Boat
4️⃣ Getting to Wat Arun Temple by Bus
You can also take just the bus to Wat Arun.
However, I don't really recommend it, as you might feel a bit anxious throughout the journey.
Though it can be thrilling, perhaps?
Having said that, I actually
✅ took the bus + BTS (boat), and I highly recommend this method!
✅🚢 How to Get There by BTS (Boat)
Accommodation → Taxi (or bus, etc.) → Phra Arthit Pier
BTS (boat) →→ 🔶 Don't get off anywhere else!
Get off at Wat Arun!!!!🔶
✅The BTS boat fare was 40 Baht for a one-way trip.
A one-day pass was also available for 150 Baht.
Taking a local bus in Bangkok is quite challenging, so
I don't highly recommend it, but I'll explain it in the next post.
(Personally, I found it fun, breezy, and chaotic –
I'd want to ride it again!)
If you prefer a smoother journey, I recommend taking a taxi, tuk-tuk, or similar transportation
straight to Phra Arthit.
Once you enter Wat Arun,
you'll be amazed by its magnificent scale, grandeur, and opulence.
Everywhere you look, there's marble, gold leaf, and elephants!
It truly made me feel like Thailand is the land of gold and elephants.
And when you see the top of Wat Arun Temple in person, it's incredibly tall
and absolutely overwhelming.
That day was summer in Bangkok, so the weather was cloudy, making the photos look a bit dull, but
At Wat Arun Temple, everywhere you look, it's absolutely teeming with tourists in traditional attire! 😂
Honestly, walking around here in plain, regular clothes is actually what feels strange!
Renting and wearing those traditional outfits really doesn't cost much at all,
so definitely give a traditional costume a try!
They say you shouldn't expose your shoulders in regular clothing,
but the traditional outfits often show the shoulders, which made me wonder a bit.
Anyway, it was nice and cool! (Especially the shoulders... 😉)
They're so beautiful, I wanted to get one custom-made
and bring it home as a souvenir from Thailand.
Wat Arun Temple is truly so much more beautiful when you see it in person,
the lower sections are all adorned with colorful pieces, almost like intricate pottery.
Also, there are many stairs and they are quite steep,
so caution is needed.
Bangkok's Wat Arun Temple Restrooms,
Drinks, and Souvenir Shopping
If you head towards the outer wall of Wat Arun Temple, you'll find a place like this.
Here, you'll find restrooms and spots selling drinks and food.
There are also souvenir shops,
but they're a bit pricier compared to what you'd find outside.
Wat Arun Temple feels even more intricate and majestically grand when you see it in person.
There are many things that look like they're made from ivory, and marble...
At Wat Arun in Bangkok, the Buddha statues are covered...
It was a bit scary.
I knew Bangkok's cats were cute,
but there are tons of them right here inside Wat Arun Temple,
and they are seriously SO incredibly cute!
Bangkok cat characteristics: lean, sleek, and somehow laid-back.
If you pet them, they'll purr and roll over, enjoying the cool touch.
Time to become a human fur-brush in Bangkok!
Traditional Thai costume photos taken at Wat Arun Temple in Bangkok.
They capture incredibly stylish and plausible poses,
but they completely mess up your face and proportions.
You might need to composite your face from another photo later...
I recommend it.
Photos taken at Wat Arun in Bangkok...
Prepare yourself mentally, because you might meet a version of yourself that's about 50 times less attractive than in real life!
Babies, however, might come out naturally pretty.
And as for makeup,
because Thai people's features are different from Koreans',
it seems
it often turns out completely unsuitable.
So, it's probably better to do your own makeup.
When taking photos in traditional attire at Wat Arun Temple in Bangkok,
you should also opt for the shortest photo session possible.
Otherwise, you'll struggle with the time,
your expressions won't be good in the unflattering photos, and it's just too tiring.
:(
And it's expensive!
At the place I was taken to after being approached in front of Wat Arun Temple,
I think I chose the 30-minute option? It seemed like 30 minutes was the shortest available.
Later, I just wanted to finish quickly and take my own pictures.
It was the most challenging time in Bangkok.
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⏰ Wat Arun Temple: Operating Hours & Entrance Fee
• Operating Hours: 8:00 AM ~ 6:00 PM
• Dress Code: No sleeveless tops, short pants/skirts (rentals available on-site)
📸 Pro Tips for Visiting Wat Arun
• Visit around sunset → You can admire Wat Arun's 'golden spire' glowing beautifully.
• You can rent and wear traditional costumes (150-200 Baht),
- Taking photos with a dedicated photographer costs 1500 Baht...
Both only accept cash.
As for the 1500 Baht photography service... hmm, I'd recommend it if your face isn't crucial in the photos.
But if getting pretty photos of your face is important, I definitely don't recommend it ㅜㅠㅠ
(You'd probably fall asleep trying to Photoshop all the pictures, and it still wouldn't be enough)))
• Be careful: the internal stairs are quite steep!
📌 Final Tips
• When visiting temples in Thailand, always remember to follow the dress code!
• You can complete a full temple tour in one day by following the Wat Pho – Wat Phra Kaew – Wat Arun route.
• Wat Arun's night view is absolutely stunning from across the river! (Rooftop cafes are highly recommended for this!)
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The entrance fee for Wat Arun Temple is 200 Baht. Payment is accepted only in cash, and a bottle of water is provided with your ticket upon entry.
Sleeveless tops, short pants/skirts, leggings, and see-through clothing are prohibited. If your attire does not meet the requirements, you might be able to borrow a covering cloth for free at the temple entrance, but they may run out in the afternoon, so it's best to dress appropriately beforehand.
Traditional attire rental costs 150 Baht and can only be paid in cash. Professional photography services start from 1,500 Baht for a 30-minute session, and this also accepts cash only.
The article highly recommends using the BTS (boat) method. This route involves taking a taxi or bus from your accommodation to Phra Arthit Pier, then taking a BTS (boat) and disembarking at Wat Arun Pier. The one-way fare for this boat is 40 Baht.
Wat Arun Temple operates daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Visiting around sunset is recommended to admire the golden spires of Wat Arun.
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