The Chao Phraya River, which flows through Bangkok, has been intertwined with the history and culture of Bangkok since the city’s inception. Its banks are dotted with some of Bangkok’s oldest and iconic landmarks.
Decide on the travel dates
Decide on a date as soon as you can and make a booking early. This will ensure that you and your travel party will be able to enjoy the best experience of cruising along this magnificent river that has delighted countless visitors since time immemorial.
Wat Arun
Wat Arun Ratchawararam or simply Wat Arun is one of the best-known landmarks along the Chao Phraya River. This predominantly Buddhist temple gets its name from the Hindu God Aruna, who is often personified as radiating light.
Wat Panancherng
Many tourists visit the Wat Panancherng, especially those who embark on sightseeing cruises along the Chao Phraya River, to admire the temple’s beauty and tranquility. A great river cruise in Bangkok to embark on is the exciting and luxury Anantara Cruises.
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You will have to take your cameras with extra batteries if possible as the sights you will pass along the way will certainly dazzle you. You will be passing Grand Palace and Temple of the Dawn, illuminated against the jet black skies so be prepared to have your very breath taken away!
Fritzjames Stephen is a travel writer, who writes content based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life.
