Discovering Bangkok’s Riverside Area – Experiencing an Enthralling Locality 

During your visit to Bangkok, you may choose to stay in the city’s captivating Riverside area which offers a myriad of attractions for visitors. This locality which happens to be situated in the centre of the city is full of life and character. Here, you would encounter numerous features of interest including luxurious accommodations, absorbing temples, attractive shopping opportunities and more. Some of the reasons why you should stay in this part of the city are described below.

Wat Arun 

Riverside features a number of outstanding temples and one that you should undoubtedly visit is Wat Arun, sometimes also called the Temple of Dawn. This temple is an arresting sight and may be regarded as one of Bangkok’s iconic landmarks. Taking pride of place here is the impressive central spire which is sure to catch your eye be it in the morning or when lit up at night. You will see that this spire has been decorated with minute pieces of Chinese porcelain and coloured glass adding to its allure.

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Wat Prayoon 

Another engrossing religious attraction that you could experience during your stay in Riverside is the interesting Wat Prayoon. This temple offers many features of interest including a bell-shaped pagoda, a pond with turtles and spirit houses. However, perhaps the most striking attraction here is the brightly coloured iron fence constructed from ancient weaponry such as swords, lances and axes. Meanwhile, the impressive stupa is believed to house priceless relics of the Buddha. You will also find an interesting museum within the temple complex. 

Asiatique The Riverfront 

A very different attraction at Riverside is the entrancing Asiatique The Riverfront which may be described as a marvellous al fresco mall offering many features of interest. This shopping venue is home to more than 1,500 boutiques which will undoubtedly capture the imagination of the shopaholic. After your shopping exertions, you could replenish your energies at one of the numerous restaurants located within the complex. You could also enjoy lively entertainment here in the form of a vibrant Calypso cabaret and traditional Thai puppetry performances. Another highlight is Asiatique Sky, a 60-metre-tall Ferris wheel offering stunning views from up high.

River City Bangkok 

A rather different kind of shopping venue is River City Bangkok which would be an absorbing attraction for the art lover. Here, you will encounter an array of appealing collectables and antiques, in addition to a selection of jewellery and fashion shops. You could also find interesting home décor in the form of bronze sculptures, wooden masks and Thai craftwork. You could also browse through Southeast Asian artworks like ceramics, Buddha figures, porcelain wares, woodcarvings, ornaments and so on. An accommodation choice to consider from which you could easily visit this art centre is Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort. 

A klong tour 

One of the absorbing Bangkok excursions to enjoy in this area is to go on a klong tour that will take you through the network of canals to be found in the Thai capital. Your tour on a traditional longtail boat will take you through the locality known as Thonburi where you could experience many entrancing sights. On your klong tour, you would make your way through charming waterways lined by fascinating temples, wooden houses built on stilts, secluded areas of greenery and numerous friendly locals. You could also explore handicraft villages and enchanting markets during your escapade.

Royal Barges Museum

Another captivating establishment that will draw the interest of the discerning visitor exploring the Riverside area is the intriguing Royal Barges Museum. As its name indicates, this museum houses Thailand’s royal barges which are used for important occasions such as state events – for instance, the Royal Barge Procession – and other noteworthy ceremonies. You will see that each of the vessels has been constructed from huge slabs of teakwood and adorned with images of legendary creatures. Many of them have been painted in vivid hues of red, gold and blue. Undoubtedly, viewing these elaborate and exquisite ceremonial vessels would be an enthralling experience for travellers.