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Home  Cambodia  China  Cuba  Egypt  Estonia  Galapagos  Iceland  Kamchatka  Karakoram  Laos  Lundy Island  Nepal  New Zealand  Patagonia  Prague  Russian Cities  Scottish  Highlands  Sierra Nevada  Thailand  Ayutthaya  Bangkok  Chiang Mai  Muay Thai  Phetchaburi  Phuket  Sriracha Tiger  Zoo  Tibet  Vietnam  Email /  Feedback	Bangkok     -     Wat Arun Thailand's capital city is a thriving metropolis of over seven million people. It was founded in 1782 by Rama I, and is known by Thais as Krung Thep - the City of Angels. It is one of the world's most exciting and exhilerating cities with a thriving nightlife, colourful markets, shops, restaurants, cafes, museums, palaces and parks. Choose a category from the menu Chao Phraya   |   Coconut Farm   |   Damnoen Saduak   |   General Grand Palace Complex   |   Wat Arun   |   Wat Pho Wat Arun Click a thumbnail for a larger picture The outstanding feature of Wat Arun is its central prang (Khmer-style tower). Begun in 1809, it is reported by different sources as between 66.8 m (219 ft) and 86 m (282 ft). The corners are surrounded by 4 smaller satellite prangs.
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