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In the Ayutthaya period this temple bare the name 'Wat Ko', which means Island Temple, as it was surrounded by a canal that was directly in contact with the Chao Phraya River.
In the Ayutthaya period this temple bare the name 'Wat Ko', which means Island Temple, as it was surrounded by a canal that was directly in contact with the Chao Phraya River. King Rama I turned it into a royal temple in 1796. King Rama IV gave the temple its current name after Prince Samphanthawong. Inside is a statue of Mara, with rows of golden Buddhas at the back.
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Song Sawat Rd
Located in Wat Traimit, Golden Buddha is a 5500 kg gold statue, thought to be built around 13th-14th centuries
This temple is one of the highlights of Yaowarat, but is actually not part of China's cultural heritage
Rows of stuccoed yellow Chinese shop houses are to be found here in a very serene environment
Previously known as Wat Sampeng, this ancient monastery was founded in the Ayutthaya period
Chinatown is one of Bangkok's oldest districts and about 14% of the buildings have been designated as historical landmarks
Instead of trying to find this building while walking, this Art Deco-style building is actually best seen from the Chao Phraya Express Boat
A century ago, this road was the centre of a rice trading industry
Right across the road from the Tang To Kang gold shop, and actually quite similar to it, the Bangkok Bank Building is one of Bangkok's oldest commercial buildings
Yaowarat Road is home to Bangkok's Chinatown, which is noted for its authentic Chinese markets and eateries
The exact origin of this temple is unknown, but it is believed to have originated from the early Rattanakosin era or late Ayutthaya period