Making a trip to Bangkok without visiting the glorious Chao Phraya River precincts is definitely an incomplete experience. You will be fascinated by the many attractions seen along the river.
Sail along the river
Have you ever thought of taking a Bangkok cruise tour along the waterways of the Chao Phraya River and going back in the annals of time? Taking river cruise aboard a luxury barge like the ones offered by Anantara Cruises will certainly make you feel like royalty pulling up to the dock of Bang Pa-In Palace.
Wat Arun
Steeped in history, the ancient banks of the Chao Phraya River hold many wonders. Book yourself a Chao Phraya cruise and enjoy the sights, sounds and relaxing ambiance of this centuries old waterway.
Thonburi Canals – Khlongs
The Khlong or canals used to be once a vital part of Bangkok’s main transportation routes but are now seen as the main tourist attraction to view them. They are still used by the locals to travel to different riverside destinations as travelling across the Khlong is quite cheap and easier.
Wat Niwet Thammaprawat
This ancient temple was constructed in 1878 under the orders of King Rama V. Strangely, this Buddhist temple was built under the styling of a British Gothic Church – a definite must visit.
Roland Lefevre is a travel writer who specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.
