Sunday, September 18, 2011

Bangkok 3D/2N Trip Day 2 - Chao Phraya Express Boat Ride - Wat Arun - Wat Pho

Took BTS train to Saphan Taksin station and took the orange flag Chao Phraya express boat to N8 Tha Thien. It was 12 baht to N9 half a year ago. It costed 15 baht/person now.
En route - Holy Rosary Church

It was very high tide at Chao Phraya River today.


We had to get off at N8 Tha Thien where Wat Pho was to transfer ferry to Wat Arun. But the area to the transfer pier was flooded till ankle.

We had to take off our shoes to get across.

This is the bridge linking to the pier to get over to Wat Arun

It costed 4 baht per person to cross over to Wat Arun.

River views en route to Wat Arun



Area around Wat Arun





Steep steps to reach the top






View from top







Steep steps







Bye, Wat Arun

River Views - different types of boats/ferries while waiting for the cross ferry.




When we arrived at the Tha Thien pier where Wat Pho was, the flood had subsided. En route to Wat Pho

Entrance to Wat Pho


Inside Wat Pho - very crowded

Reclining Golden Buddha





Outside temple grounds











En route to N8 Tha Thien Pier

Wat Arun - Temple of Dawn. Took shots around the pier while waiting for the Chao Phraya express boat.







En route to Central Pier. Fort Vichai Prasit

Next, the Memorial Bridge, Saphan Phut

On board express boat

Views en route to Sathorn Central Pier








Itinerary:

Day 1 - Flight to Bangkok -> Shopping at Platinum Mall -> NaRaYa at Central World -> Krispy Kreme at Siam Paragon - > HK Noodles at Siam Sqaure -> Dinner at Nam Sing, Chinatown -> Thai Body Massage a Reflex Place

Day 2 - Breakfast at Sacha -> Chao Phraya Express Boat Ride -> Wat Arun - > Wat Pho -> Shopping at Robinsons -> Lunch at Shabu Shi, MaBoonKhrong -> Review of Sacha Uno Hotel -> Facial at Dee Saloon -> Dinner at Je Ngoh -> Thai Body Massage

Day 3 - Breakfast at Sacha -> Food tasting at Chinatown -> Home Sweet Home

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