Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchaworamahawihan, a must-visit temple

𝑾𝒂𝒕 𝑨𝒓𝒖𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒄 𝑻𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝒂𝒘𝒏 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒐 𝑷𝒉𝒓𝒂𝒚𝒂 𝑹𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓, 𝑩𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒌𝒐𝒌. 🇹🇭

▫️Wat Arun or also known as “Wat Arun Ratchawararam”
It is one of the prominent and historically significant temples of Thailand. It is located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok.

▫️It was originally called “Wat Makok”. Later, during the reign of King Taksin the Great, the name was changed to “Wat Arun or Wat Chaeng”.

▫️The name Wat Arun or Wat Chaeng comes from the name given by King Taksin of Thonburi after he returned with his army at dawn in front of this temple. After reclaiming Ayutthaya and moving the capital to Thonburi.

▫️He chose this temple as the location of the capital. Strategically located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River

A must-see spot in Bangkok!

Zheng Wang Temple, also known as the Lumin Temple, is one of the most famous temples in Bangkok. It is located in the Yunnan River and the western part of the country, and is also known as the capital of the beautiful and magnificent Ming Dynasty.

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Post by Mint.Minttory | Dec 11, 2024