Sunday, February 27, 2011

River cruise in Bangkok - sightseeing on the Chao Phraya

A river cruise in Bangkok gives an overview of the Community
Life on the Chao Phraya river and the heritage of this river
Kings, instead, a picture of Stark.

Would not necessarily need an expensive cutting issue, only the bells and whistles
and expenditure. Plan for the cruise on the river for a
significantly Bangkok city tour on the Chao Phraya
River.

The Chao Phraya River is the longest river in Thailand
Stretching 370 km from Nakhon Sawan, more than200 km
north of Bangkok. The river flows past Bangkok to reach
in the Gulf of Thailand in Samut Prakan to the south.

Chao Phraya is also the highest title in ancient Thai nobility,
similar to the Duke of the British. The title is no longer
to use.

Attractions, landmarks and points of view on a river cruise in
Bangkok

Start the river cruise from the Sathorn Pier near the Taksin
Bridge, five minutes walk from the Taksin Bridge skytrain
Station, the terminus for trains from the city center.

Go north past picturesque seafront hotel as
the old eastern Bangkok where famous writers like Joseph
Conrad and Somerset Maugham left their mark.

The first step recommended in a river cruise in Bangkok
Ratchawong the pier, the most important Yaowarat Chinatown,
Soi Sampheng where Chinatown started and Soi Sun Yat Sen
named after the father of ChineseRevolution.

The Memorial Bridge, the next stop is dedicated to King Rama
I, the founder of Bangkok. His monument, near the bridge,
portrait of King Rama I stared at the throne of the vibrant city
Founded more than 220 years. Pahurat, the Indian
Community in Bangkok is more inside.

Historical aspects of the Chao Phraya

Further up on the Thonburi bank, near the mouth of the
Bangkok Yai Canal, the white walls of Fort Vichai Prasit
come into view. This was an old Ayutthaya fort built in 1688.
King Taksin's Palace is here in the complex that is now the
Royal Thai Navy HQ.

In addition to this old citadel, stands the glittering Wat Arun, the Temple
Dawn, a temple built in the Ayutthaya era.

The Bangkok Yai Canal and the Bangkok We Canal, further
upstream, which is used for the original course of the Chao Phraya be
River.

This has been a long meander through a channel in 1542 to straighten
reduce shipping time to Ayutthaya. The new channel after
became the present course of the river Chao Phraya.

The river cruise in Bangkok is the most impressive
View along the Chao Phraya River, the Grand Palace and the
Temple of the Emerald Buddha in old Rattanakosin, the
Old Town, the origin of modern Bangkok.

The Thonburi bank, across from the Grand Palace, where it is
old communities have lived long beforeBangkok was
founded as the capital. The Museum of Bangkok We, more
IWT preserves the history of these communities.

The Royal Barge Museum is located in the Strait of Bangkok We
near the Phra Pin Klao Bridge.

The river cruise in Bangkok Phra Sumen Fort goes on,
Built in 1783 to strengthen the historic center. Near the mouth of the
Banglampoo Canal, the second protective layer channel ring
one of the two remaining strong left from BangkokWas.

River and scenes of life on the Chao Phraya

On the banks can rickety old wooden houses on stilts to see
in stark contrast to the brand new houses and
Condominiums. Seller pasta in a boat out of their food
House to house restaurants provide riverside dining near the
some of the piers.

The most spectacular bridge over the River Chao Phraya
encountered in a river cruise in Bangkok is the King Rama
VIII Bridge, a suspensionBridge, like a giant
Harp over the water. Bang Khun Phrom Palace, which houses
Bank of Thailand Museum, nearby.

Bridges over the Chao Phraya River serve as useful
To see a river cruise in Bangkok. Some pillar
in the vicinity of these bridges are their names. Go under
eight bridges across the river cruise.

Upstream life gets less touristy and rustic,
particularly on the Thonburi bank. There are many piersname
by Wats (temples) near and around the city
Life is built. Some of these temples, where there are lesser-known
as beautiful as their counterparts in the city.

Chao Phraya River by boat for a cruise
Bangkok

Chao Phraya River boats on the river in
Regular days of rest at the jetties. These boats are an inexpensive
and convenient for a tour of the river in Bangkok.

A Chao Phraya Tourist BoatThe service is also for a day
Tour of selected areas and piers. Boat rental services are also
for groups of 20 or more.

A total of 34 piers along the Chao Phraya River This 25-km
Winding River section. You do not go all the way
But make your choice and just get on and off where you want.

A river cruise in Bangkok provides a very different perspective
Quality of life in the city on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, a
ASPECTSnot from the usual city tour of Bangkok.

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