Bangkok’s riverside attracts a large number of tourists, especially with its surroundings. There is much to see and do here and it showcases another side of the Thai capital. What makes travel memorable are new experiences and being open to new cultures and ways of life. Make unforgettable memories by trying something new daily. To those who take the trouble to look, Bangkok can offer a host of things to see and do that enables interaction with local people and other travelers.
Wat Arun temple is of course known for its magnificent riverside location alongside the Chao Phraya River. Most travellers already know this place as ‘Temple of Dawn’. As its name suggests, you should visit this temple at the dawn to get the best of the riverside scenery. Wat Arun attracts millions of visitors even though you have to pay a nominal fee for entrance.
The temple’s signature feature is its central pagoda. The pagoda, which rises over the river, is a magnificent monument to set sights upon. You can even opt for a private tour package which lets you enjoy a comprehensive tour around the Wat Arun and canals in the vicinity.
Chao Phraya River is the livewire of Bangkok. If you want to explore it further, why not book a cruise? Booking a private cruise would be much easier if you stay at a business hotel in Bangkok such as AVANI Riverside Bangkok Hotel. There are enough private cruise packages. Oh, and do have your timing right. Sunset is the best course of the day to explore Chao Phraya. Remember that. You are in for an extraordinary view of both Grand Palace and Wat Arun as reflected on the river’s waters.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting.
