Things to see along the Chao Phraya River – A dream lived out to the fullest

These are famous tourist hotspots in Bangkok and can be considered as the most visited, popular and stunning of attractions. The Grand Palace that was built in 1782 was the home of Thai kings and the Royal Court for 150 years. It is a majestic towering building that welcomes millions of tourists and locals visiting the site annually. The Grand Palace is considered as one of Bangkok's most prized possessions. Buddhist devotees and worshippers come here to pay homage to deities. Visit the marvellous Emerald Buddha statue erected inside the Wat Pra Kaew which is a cynosure to all those who to come to see it. The sacred statue is carved by a single block of emerald.

The best possible way to enjoy witnessing the marvels of the Chao Phraya River which is the lifeblood to the city and its people is by taking a river cruise. There are many boats from high-end to budget options that offer tours across the great river such as Anantara Cruises, Thailand. The cruises offer a wide range of attractive packages to visit different historical places down the river and an Ayutthaya cruise tour is another option worth considering. The best time to view the beauty of the river is after sunset where you can see the massive Wat Arun and Grand Palace both shining brightly over the waters. You get to pass ancient temples, tall skyscrapers, fishing boats and other cruises along the way.

Wat Arun is an ancient temple down the Chao Phraya River that cannot be ignored by any means. It is considered as one of Bangkok's iconic temples as it is placed in a landmark riverside location. The one of a kind design of the temple with the tall central pagoda that rises high above the river is a marvellous Buddhist monument. Hundreds of thousands of foreign and local visitors make their way to pay homage and see this impressive pagoda every year. There are some stunning views you can enjoy over the Chao Phraya River when you climb the steep steps at the site of the pagoda.

The Khlongs or canals used to be once a vital part of Bangkok's main transportation routes but are now seen as a main tourist attraction to view them. They are still used by the locals to travel to different riverside destinations as travelling across the khlongs is quite cheap and easier to get to internal riverside destinations in comparison to travelling across main river routes. Get into a commuter boat and make your way down the river across the canals. Most often the khlong routes are very confusing while boats would definitely have packed crowds due to low rates and many stopovers along the khlong routes. However, you can also pick a private khlong cruise that would take you down these canals where you can enjoy an uninterrupted peaceful view of them and the livelihood of locals seen by its banks.