Bangkok Wat Arun and Kudi Chin Self-Guided Audio Walk: Temple of Dawn, Thonburi and the Portuguese Quarter

What to bring

• Booking number: Enter your booking number on the Roamer redemption page from your confirmation before setting off.
• Phone and data: Bring a charged phone; use mobile data or open the tour on Wi-Fi before you start.
• Earphones: Bring your own earphones so you can listen comfortably while walking.
• Clothing: Wear clothes that cover shoulders and knees for temple entries, and avoid see-through fabrics.
• Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes that are easy to slip off at temple halls.
• Sun and heat: Carry water and a hat, as there is little shade and temperatures can reach 32–34°C.
• Air quality: Check the day's air quality in haze season from December to February.

What's not allowed

• Temple etiquette: Do not touch monks or Buddha images, climb on them, or point your feet at them.
• Photography respect: Do not photograph people at prayer, and always ask before photographing anyone.
• Dress at temples: Do not wear sleeveless tops, short skirts, shorts, or see-through clothes inside temple areas.

Accessibility

• Steps on route: The Arun Amarin Road bridge has 34 steps up and a flight down between stops 4 and 5.
• Wheelchair access: The route is not step-free; use a taxi between Wat Arun and Wat Kalayanamit as a step-free alternative.
• Path conditions: Expect limited shade on lanes and a riverside walkway shared with bicycles.
• GPS signal: GPS may be weaker in the narrow Kudi Chin lane at stop 9, so you may need to start that stop manually.

Additional information

• Tour access: The tour opens in your phone browser, and you do not need to download an app.
• Best time: For November to February, start around 15:00 to 15:30 to see Wat Arun and reach Wat Kalayanamit before closing.
• Wat Arun hours: Wat Arun's grounds are open daily from 08:00 to 18:00.
• Wat Kalayanamit timing: Aim to reach Wat Kalayanamit by about 16:00, as published hours vary.
• Wat Arun interior: To go inside Wat Arun, start earlier and allow an extra hour, and buy your ticket at the temple entrance.
• Temple conduct: Remove shoes before entering any hall and keep shoulders and knees covered inside temple grounds.
• Start point: Start at Wat Arun pier where the ferry from Tha Tien pier lands.
• Getting there: For Tha Tien pier, take the MRT Blue Line to Sanam Chai station, Exit 1, then walk and pay the ferry fare at the pier.
• Riverside walkway: The riverside section between stops 8 and 12 is shared with bicycles and may not be reliably lit after dark.
• National anthem: If you hear the Thai national anthem at 08:00 or 18:00, stand still until it finishes.
• Lifetime access: You have lifetime access, so you can start any day, at any time, and replay the tour whenever you like.

• Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.