"Wat Arun" (The Temple of Dawn). The temple is also known as "Wat Jaeng". It is located on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. The Great Prang was built by King Rama III during 1842 - 1847, taking five years to complete. It is 67 meters high and measures 234 meters round the base, which make it highest prang in Thailand (The Continuing Education Center, and The Translation Center. Chulalongkorn University 1987 : 160) The prang is decorated with a million pieces of chinaware set in the shape of flowers. One can climb the stupa half way up the prang to have a very good view of the Grand Palace and the Chao Phraya River. The Ubosot (ordination hall) houses the principal Buddha image which was modelled by King Rama II himself. "The ashes from the cremation of King Rama II were interred in the pedestal of the principal image". (The Continuing Education Center, and The Translation Center. Chulalongkorn University 1987 : 163)