Chao Phraya River

Chao Phraya River consists of four major tributaries which are Yom, Ping, Nan, and Wang rivers making it the principal river in Thailand. It is home to many locals and a very significant waterway for the people of this country. It is a source of income and way of life to many residents. To the tourists, it is a great attraction site. With many long-tail boats, cargo boats, passenger ferries, and tourist boats, all tell it all that the river is the lifeblood of Bangkok city. Maybe you are here questioning what the big deal about exploring a river is. And the small voice in your head is filling you with an answer of just taking pictures with a backdrop of a river. Well, you are wrong. There are a lot of attractions the river has in store for you that are just calling and waiting to be explored. Riverboats and ferries offer stunning sceneries and sites along the river.

A number of remarkable attractions in Bangkok are located on the banks of its mighty river Chao Phraya. These attractions are easily reachable from several points along the river. Some of the must-see attractions that you should not miss include The Grand Palace and ancient Buddha temples. The most famous ones are the Emerald Buddha Temple, Reclining Buddha and the Holy place of Dawn (Wat Arun). Also, tour the night and floating markets to try out Thai cuisine. Chao Phraya expresses boats and tourists boats, ferry visitors to the popular city attractions. There is also an exceptional option of the dinner cruises. This is a great way to explore the canals with a different perspective as it comes with a live band and delicious traditional Thai fare.