Sunset at Wat Arun: FREE Spot For Sunset Photos [Map]

In this post, I share with you my free spot to see sunset at Wat Arun.

Wat Arun at sunset must be one of the best views in Bangkok.

It is a stunning place to visit during the day – in fact I think it might actually be the most beautiful place in Bangkok.

But Wat Arun at night, with its light colours and the millions of broken seashell pieces and porcelain that decorate the prangs, make for photos that look even better in the orange glow of a Bangkok sunset.

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Best View of Wat Arun

When we first arrived in the centre of Bangkok, I took the photo below from beside the doorway of our apartment at Chetophun Gate.

The temple seemed to be radiating light, I knew at some point we had to find a spot to get some proper shots of this beautiful Bangkok sunset.

Wat Arun Sunset Bars

The problem though is finding a location to get a photo.

The eastern shore of the Chao Phraya river is filled with housing, making it difficult to get to the banks. 

And where there is no housing it has been taken over by business due to the prime riverside location.

There are lots of restaurants that have great views:

• The Deck
• Eagles Nest Bar
• Amorosa Bar

That’s all very well if you want to pay, but what about a free location?

Map of FREE Wat Arun Sunset Spot

It’s fairly easy to find my Wat Arun sunset spot.

Just behind Wat Pho, you will find a number of alleyways that head down towards the water, though many of these are blocked off with buildings at the end.

If you head down the road opposite the high school, past the ‘Blue Whale Cafe’ you will find a restaurant at the end called ‘Supanniga Eating Room’.

Wander past this, and you will find a small pier, where you can hang out and watch the sun go down.

Our Photos of the Sunset at Wat Arun

f you’re looking for some more reasons to try and catch a sunset snap, here is some inspiration for you 🙂

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