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The oldest part of Bangkok, Rattanakosin Island doesn't really look much like an island. Bordered on one side by the mighty Chao Phraya River, and by small canals on the other, it's where you will find the most historically important sites of the city.

Since the dawn of the Rattanakosin era when King Rama I named Bangkok as the nation's capital city, he commissioned the construction of the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in 1782, which instantly became iconic landmarks for the Thai people.

 

 

 

 

Rattanakosin Island located within the grounds of the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha houses the kingdom's most sacred Buddha image, Phra Kaew Morakot (the Emerald Buddha), which was built in 15th AD. The temple is highlighted with dazzling gold architecture and adorned with 200-year-old murals depicting episodes from the Ramayana epic.

From the palace, visitors can easily reach other nearby temples like Wat Pho, which is one of the oldest temples in the city and known as the birthplace of Thai traditional massage. Across the river lies Wat Arun, or the Temple of Dawn, where the first lights of day majestically reflect off its surface.

Other attractions in the area include Thammasat University, the National Museum, Siam Museum, the city pillar shrine known as Saan Lak Muang in Thai, the official centre of Bangkok from where all travelling distances are measured.

Right on the edge of the Saan Lak Muang grounds, and rising almost 30 metres into the sky is Sao Chingcha, or the Giant Swing. The actual swing is long gone, with only the main structure left today. This was used in the old days in a traditional Brahmin New Year ceremony called Triyampawai, one of 12 royal ceremonies held each month. Triyampawai was based on a hindu epic, which depicted the re-creation of the world. The pillars of the swing represented mountains while the circular base acted as the oceans and land.

For something entirely different, head down to Khao San Road. A central hub for backpackers who are visiting Bangkok from all corners of the globe, you'll find a diverse cast of characters around this colourful area. There are plenty of cheap restaurants, bars and accommodation in the area.Nearby is Phra Athit Road where you'll find bars and cafes with an artsy ambience, as well as the Phra Sumen Fort, one of the two still standing today from the fourteen that were originally built on or around Rattanakosin Island.