Top 10 Attractions Riverside Bangkok
Cruise Through Bangkok
Travellers to Thailand will never find a dull moment during their vacation as there are many things to do around Bangkok. Bangkok Riverside has become rather popular as its banks are teeming with temples, restaurants and even hotels like AVANI Riverside Bangkok Hotel. The Chao Phraya offers its travellers a different view of the city as they cruise along the river.
The Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew which is inside its premises is one of Bangkok’s most popular and spectacular landmarks. Originally built to house Thai Kings and the Royal Court, the palace is open for tourists to revel in all its beauty and glamour. The Wat Pra Kaew is home to Phra Kaew Morakot also known as the Emerald Buddha, which features an image of Buddha carved from a block of emerald. Wat Arun also known as the Temple of Dawn is another iconic temple located along the river. Wat Kalayanamit, although less popular is a tranquil temple which is home to an enormous gold statue of a seated Buddha. A river cruise is the perfect way to see all these attractions while also enjoying a lovely meal.
The canals along Bangkok, known as “Khlongs” are a popular tourist attraction and they are still in use to get around between cities. The Sky Bar at Lebua State Tower has grown quite popular with travellers, as they are blessed with a 360-degree view of the city.
For those travelling at night, Asiatique The Riverfront is a night market split into sections of clothes, restaurants and entertainment. Be sure to check the Muay Thai Live show combining a blend of theatrical performances and the ancient martial arts of Muay Thai boxing. Off the popular set of attractions, is a creepy, but educational Forensic Museum at the Siriraj Hospital. The museum holds foetuses preserved in tubes to a full preserved human body and is definitely not for the faint-hearted. The Royal Barges Museum, on the other hand, suits anyone. This museum holds some of the best canal boats with intricate carvings and decorations of mythical creatures.
Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.
