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Mystical Bangkok

These are some of the photos from the latest Bangkok trip. The photos only covers Wat Arun and The Grand Palace which are located near the edge of Menam Chao Phraya. These interesting places can be easily reached by public boat, just take the BTS Skytrain (Silom Line) to Saphan Taksin station (Sathorn or the Central Pier), then from here take the orange flagged boat to Stop No. 8 Tha Tien for Wat Arun and Stop No. 9 Tha Chang for the Grand Palace. Each ride will cost 15 Bahts. For Wat Arun, from Tha Tien pier, you will require to cross the river by the crossing boat which will cost you 5 bahts. The Grand Palace is just 500 metres from the Tha Chang pier, just follow the crouds. The entrance fee for the Grand Palace is 400 bahts and worth every penny. Enjoy..... :-)

Wat Arun....the Temple of Dawn
The Grand Palace
Wat Arun by the Menam Chao Phraya
The exterior of the Grand Palace
Resting area in the Grand Palace
The Main Palace of the Grand Palace
One of the gate in the Grand palace
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