Wat Arun Ratchawararam (Temple of Dawn)

Wat Arun’s riverfront setting adds a breezy romance to the candlelight walk. As the procession flows around the base of the Khmer-style prang, the textured stucco glitters in warm light, with boats sliding past on the Chao Phraya. For photos, arrive early to scout angles inside the grounds and, if you prefer distance, consider shooting from the public promenade or across the river near Tha Tien for wide, story-telling frames. Expect stricter crowd control here, so follow staff guidance and keep clear of altar spaces. The easiest approach is by river boat, then the short cross-ferry to Wat Arun. When the chanting begins and the candles rise, the temple feels less like “Dawn” and more like starlight at your feet.