Palace Wonders-The Grand Palace

Visiting the Grand Palace is indeed a great way to become immersed in thai culture.

Built in the year Bangkok was founded, the splendid Grand Palace with its rich cultural heritage spans over 218,400 square metres. With Wat Phra  Si Rattana Satsadaram (The Emerald Buddha Temple) in the same compound, this dazzling complex is the absolute landmark of not just Bangkok but Thailand itself.

Enshrined in the temple is the Emerald Buddha, the country's most sacred image.

Yaowarat

Established in the reign of King Rama V in 1891, Yaowarat was given its name by his Majesty the king. The world " Yaowarat" implies the road is maked for a time when the king acceded to the throne at the age of 15 as a young king of Siam.

Yaowarat Road is populated by Chinese-Thai citizens, famous for being the Chinatown of Thailand. Both sides of the road and surrounding areas characterize the business centers of the city. The Chinese - Thai residents in Yaowarat have been preserving their cultures and tradition without losing their identities especially for their Chiness food. Chinese dishes are locally customized to the taste to local Thais, while they still look like their original dishes in mainland China.  Having Chinese cuisine with Chinese atmosphere causes the road to be one of the most charming attractions in Bangkok.

Transportation

By Bus

Take the bus no. 1,7,25,40,48,53,73,159,170,or 172 to Yaowarat
No. 4,21,25,29,34,40,46,67,109,113 or 159, air-con bus no. 172,501,507or 529 and Microbus no.5 or 14 to Charoenkrung.

By Boat-Chaophraya Express Boat
Disembark at Ratchawong Pier and take a 200-meter walk to Yaowarat Road.

By MRT
From Hua Lum Phong Station, cross the bridge and take a 300-meter walk to the Commemorative Arch, the starting point for Yaowarat Road and Charoenkrung Road.