The most special temple in Thailand, known as the "Bangkok Eiffel Tower", has strong Chinese elements

There is no doubt that Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is definitely one of the most popular tourist cities in Asia and even the world. There is a dazzling array of street food, all kinds of performing arts shows, and bizarre nightlife. Various cultures are harmonious and harmonious. The tourism consumption is relatively low. The products are rich, high-quality and cheap. Even if your income is not high, you can still go to Bangkok. After having fun and returning home, Bangkok seems to have an alluring charm for everyone. No matter who it is, they never want to go back and want to go again.

However, in addition to the rich and exciting life in Bangkok, Thailand, it is also a city rich in history and culture. The most famous and popular cultural attractions in the city are undoubtedly the must-see places for everyone. royal palace. However, compared with the splendid Grand Palace, Bangkok also has a magnificent temple, which is hailed by locals as the most beautiful and romantic landmark in Bangkok.

It is the Temple of Dawn, also known as "Temple Arun", located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. It is across the river from the Grand Palace. It has a unique architectural style. From a distance, it stands in the old town of Bangkok. On the skyline, compared with the surrounding squat buildings, it stands out and is very eye-catching, so it is also known as the "Bangkok Eiffel Tower".

The best way to see the whole view of Wat Arun is from the hotel or restaurant on the opposite bank of the river, especially at dusk, when the red sun slowly sets, the sky, buildings and river are all covered by it. Dyeing it a warm orange-yellow, wherever you look, the cityscape is like a style oil painting with extremely harmonious tones. Although Bangkok on this side does not have a bustling cityscape with many high-rise buildings, it has a unique charm.

After night falls, the lanterns are first lit, and the Temple of Dawn on the other side stands like a pillar holding up the sky under the reflection of colorful lights, which looks particularly spectacular. Sitting on the terrace of the riverside restaurant on the opposite bank, you can enjoy delicious food and wine while admiring the charming night view of Wat Arun on the Chao Phraya River. With the soft jazz music in your ears and the oriental-style city view in front of you, there is no sense of dissonance. Bangkok has this kind of magic power, crushing various cultures together to create an open and harmonious city style.

As the oldest landmark in Bangkok, Wat Arun is a large temple and is the third largest temple in Bangkok after the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha. It was built in Thailand's most powerful Ayutthaya dynasty and completed in 1809. It has a history of more than 200 years. There are five identical pagodas in the temple, one large and four small. The most spectacular pagoda is nearly 80 meters high, showing an outstanding temperament that is daunting.

The reason why this pagoda is unique is that it is not as resplendent as most Thai pagodas. Instead, it is based on gray and white, and is full of literary and artistic atmosphere, which is eye-catching. . The Wat Arun is even more exquisite when viewed up close. The tower is inlaid with various porcelain tiles and decorated with various painted patterns, which is so delicate that it is breathtaking. In fact, many people don't know that this temple is inextricably linked to China.

From construction materials to pattern design, they are full of Chinese elements. These ceramic pieces of various shapes were all shipped from China at that time, numbering in the millions, and they have a distinctive style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Tracing back to the reason for the construction of Temple of Dawn is inseparable from China. The reason why this building is also called "Temple Arun" is because it was built to commemorate Thailand's 41st king and national hero Taksin. The Thai king is originally of Chinese descent, and his ancestral home is Chenghai County, Shantou, Guangdong.

Taksin is a legendary figure admired by all in Thai history. He led his troops to defeat the Burmese army that invaded Thailand and destroyed the old capital Ayutthaya. He revived Thailand at the end of the 18th century and established the Thai Conqueror on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. During the Buri Dynasty, Taksin was immediately proclaimed king by the Thai people. The local Chinese called him "King Zheng". The main tower of the temple still contains the statue of King Taksin and his relics.

Therefore, this landmark building not only has a unique appearance, but also carries a profound historical significance. Knowing that Wat Arun has Chinese "ancestry", many Chinese tourists traveling to Bangkok will come to take photos and check in. In fact, even if you don’t visit Wat Arun in person, I recommend sitting at the bar on the other side of the Chao Phraya River at sunset to enjoy the sunset scenery here, which is even more interesting.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.