I took this photo at Wat Arun (Thai: วัดอรุณ, a.k.a. Temple of Dawn) in Bangkok, Thailand. Wat (Thai: วัด) means temple, Arun (Thai: อรุณ) means dawn. Wat Arun is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River where the area is known as Thonburi, the former capital of Siam during the King Taksin the Great era. The reverse side of the 10 Baht coin has a stunning image of Wat Arun on it. Spires of Wat Arun is decorated with a lot of porcelain which had been used as ballast by ships from China came all the way to Bangkok. The photo shows decoration porcelain on the central spire. They were more than that, and they sparkle in the sunshine that is why the temple is named Wat Arun. Temple of Dawn.
No comments:
Post a Comment