The temple above is one of the famous Buddhist temples in Thailand, known as Wat Arun. It’s quite tall and was recently renovated in 2017. Here, you can see statues of cute pigs, cows, and other types. However, it's wrong to use symbols of Buddha for decoration as it shows disrespect. Visitors are required to take off their shoes before entering the temple.
The area is usually quite crowded, with long lines of people waiting for boats, mostly for the normal local boats. Everything is bright and shiny, colorful, and beautiful. The entrance ticket costs 100 baht per person to visit Wat Arun (approximately $3), and upon purchasing the ticket, you receive a free bottle of water, which is a nice gesture.
The faces on the temple look like demons, but they appear happy to be lifting the temple on their shoulders.
The stairs are extremely steep, resembling a sheer wall rather than steps, making them dangerous to climb.
You'll notice many people dressed in beautiful traditional outfits, mostly influencers taking professional photos and videos, and constantly checking if their photos look good.
If you observe closely, the script on some statues resembles South Indian scripts because the roots of these languages are similar, evolving from Old Tamil.
Important tip: Cash is essential in Thailand. Upon arrival at the airport, even for visa on arrival, only cash payments are accepted. Most places around here also only accept cash. Make sure you have enough cash to survive comfortably.
Moving on from Wat Arun, explore the local street areas in Bangkok, where you can even rent traditional dresses.
If you feel hungry, visit a supermarket like 7/11. Next to the 7/11, there's also a unique shop, just named 'Five Star'. It's not a five-star restaurant or hotel, just a shop with unique items.
Interesting fact: You'll notice the infrastructure here, with vehicles on the bridge and below it. However, there's insufficient space for pedestrians, so they built a smaller bridge underneath for people to walk on.
Don’t forget to visit a salon for a massage. Contrary to popular belief, Thai massages are truly wonderful, focusing on pressure points and muscles. They stretch your body well and are very affordable.
At night, you can see Wat Arun shining. It's time to head back to your hotel and have dinner. Goodbye for now!
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