Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)

Wat Arun’s central prang stands 79 meters high, the tallest Khmer-style spire on the Chao Phraya River, adorned with 1.5 million pieces of Chinese porcelain. Its riverfront location attracts sunset crowds of 3,000 daily, a 20% increase over last year, and the climb of 159 steps rewards with panoramic views. Night illuminations make it a must-see after dark.