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Rattanakosin
2017-04 4.5 kms West of Siam Centre Historical area, most visited area by tourists.
Straddling the Chao Phraya River and situated just north of Chinatown, the Old City (Rattanakosin) is where you'll find Bangkok's most spectacular and revered historical attractions. Not only part of the Kingdom's rich past, but intrinsic to it, a day or two spent exploring here will give you a deep insight into the heart, soul and psyche of the Thai people.
Founded by King Rama I in 1782 at the start of the Chakri Dynasty, it was originally carved out of a bend in the river to strengthen the defensive position of the new Siamese capital. Sights include the regal majesty of the Grand Palace, the awe-inspiring beauty of Wat Phra Kaew, and the traditional learning centres Wat Pho and Wat Mahathat, the latter widely considered one of Thailand's first universities and a centre for meditation.
Sanam Luang, a historic park next to the Grand Palace traditionally used for important Royal or Buddhist ceremonies, and the National Gallery can also be found here.
BTS skytrain & MRT DOES NOT pass through this area
Land: Taxi: car / tuktuk / motor bike is frequent Water: River ferry frequent, canal ferry closeby
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- Wat Ratchapradi: Beautiful white and grey marble, Khmer influence
- National Museum: A former Palace now exhibiting a collection of south east Asian art & sculpture
- Flower Market: (Pak Khlong Talaat) next to Memorial Bridge; a 24 hr hive of floral activity
- Ban Baat Monk's Bowl Village, watch traditional monks' alms bowls being made
- National Art Gallery Wonderful art and sculpture collection
- Sanam Luang, large park opposite the grand palace, often filled with events, evenings are special.
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Bang Lamphu | W 4kms of Siam Centre A walking area, classic Thai temples & Khao San Rd | High | High | Medium | Medium | Chatuchak | N 10kms of Siam Centre Largest weekend markets in Asia, Parks & Game fishing | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | Dusit | NW 3.5km of Siam, Grand Avenues of Royalty | High - Historical Royalty | High | Low | Nil | Thonburi | SW 5.3km of Siam, old capital mostly undeveloped | High: many canals (khlongs) | High: | Low: mainly water markets (Talad Nam) | Low | Chinatown | W 3km of Siam, Chinese infusion; a trading post, chaotic & markets | High: Street food mania | High: historical | Medium: mainly makets | Low: River Icons or nearby crazy Khaoson | H: Attractions Bangkok | Index | all | all | all | all | H: Tourism Bangkok | Index | all | all | all | all | Siam Centre | centre of town - retail | Low: retail tourism | High: retail | High: mainly brand label | Medium: 5 star venues | Talad Noi | WS 3.5km from Siam - > Heritage zone Chinatown, walking tours chill zone | High - influence of Chinese | High: quiet friendly | Low : cultural not tourism | Nil: quiet not far to buzz places |
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