Chao Phraya River in Bangkok

Chao Phraya River in Bangkok

Bangkok is a huge city

situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and is home to about almost 10 million people. Bangkok is known locally as Krung Thep, the City of Angels, is everything you could imagine in a city in Southeast Asia. Boating along the river is one of the best ways to escape the hustle and explore the heart of old town. Take a tour of the Chao Phraya is an excellent choice. From the river you can see plenty of beautiful temples, Grand Palace, Wat Arun, some of the best hotels in the city, the architecture, the shipyard and the famous floating markets. The Royal Barge National Museum houses the royal ceremonial barges, which were used on state occasions, like the procession in the season finale of the annual rainfall. Among the temples are Wat Kaeo Fa Wat and Wat Amphawan Suwannaram. At Wat Sai tourists can buy fresh produce in the floating market. Ko Kret is a small island in the Chao Phraya River is worth a short visit. It houses the Wat Paramai Yikawat and Wat Phal Lom, as well as a village where visitors can watch potters perform their works. The trip along the river is also the best way to travel from downtown to the former capital, Ayutthaya. There are numerous boat trips during the day as well as serving dinner cruise at night. It is an opportunity for visitors to observe the illuminations along the river. Take a ferry in Chao Phraya is undoubtedly the way to enjoy quieter Bangkok. Hotels in Bangkok

Wat Arun Chao Phraya River

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Chao Phraya Bridge

Boat in Chao Phraya