More of the river tour along the Chaopraya River in Bangkok. The 5th and final stop of the tour was at Wat Kanlayanamit. All part of a 5 hour tour along the river for a price of 599 Baht per person it was a great chance to see some ancient temples and explore the area where tourists normally do not get to see.
Stop 5 was a change of plan and probably the best of the whole day. With being behind the scheduled time the tour rerouted to Wat Kalayanamit Woramahawiharn.
Wat Kalayanamit (Wat Kalaya) is a second class royal temple in 'Woramahawiharn' type. It is located beside the Chao Phraya river, Thonburi side, around the mouth of Bangkok Yai canal.
Initially, Chao Phraya Nikorn Bodin (Toh Kalayanamit) donated his house to King Rama III and bought the additional land nearby to build a temple in 1825. The king bestowed the name to the temple as "Wat Kalayanamit". Later, he built a royal wiharn, and also the principle Buddha image to enshrine inside, which is Luang Por Toh. The king aimed to ...
Zhengbin Fishing Harbor Colorful Houses
Zhengbin Port Color Houses, also known as Zhengbin Fishing Harbor, is a popular tourist attraction in Keelung, Taiwan.
The port was built by the Japanese in 1934 and used to be the largest fishing port in Taiwan during the Japanese colonial period.
Today, it is known for its 16 multi-colored houses situated along the bank, which have become a popular Instagram check-in spot. The houses are painted in various colors, reminiscent of the colorful houses in Burano, Italy, and attract many visitors who come to take pictures and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.
The port is located in Zhongzheng District and is easily accessible via public transport, such as bus 101 from Keelung train station.
It is a great place for photography and offers a peaceful atmosphere, especially during the evenings.
Zhengbin Fishing Harbor Colorful Houses - Keelung City Taiwan 2025
The National Palace Museum was originally established as the Palace Museum in the Forbidden City on 10 October 1925, shortly after the expulsion of Puyi, the last emperor of China, from the Forbidden City by warlord Feng Yuxiang.
The articles in the museum consisted of the valuables of the former imperial family.
In 1931, shortly after the Mukden Incident, the Nationalist Government ordered the museum to make preparations to evacuate its most valuable pieces out of the city to prevent them from falling into the hands of the Imperial Japanese Army.
As a result, from 6 February to 15 May 1933, the Palace Museum's 13,491 crates and 6,066 crates of objects from the Exhibition Office of Ancient Artifacts, the Summer Palace and the Imperial Hanlin Academy were moved in five groups to Shanghai.
In 1936, the collection was moved to Nanjing after the construction of the storage in the Taoist monastery Chaotian Palace was complete. As the Imperial Japanese Army advanced farther inland during the ...
The Tamsui Old Street 淡水老街 is a street in Tamsui District, New Taipei, Taiwan.
Tamsui Old Street, also known as Danshui Old Street, is a pedestrian zone located in the Tamsui District, near the red line MRT station of the same name.
It is a boardwalk-like area by the riverfront filled with shops, carnival games, restaurants, cafés, and local snacks. The street is accessible within walking distance from Tamsui Station of Taipei Metro.
While the exact street designated as “Old Street” is not clearly marked, the area collectively referred to as “Tamsui Old Street” includes multiple streets and alleys around the MRT station and river, with lots of shops and food stalls.
The shops generally open in the afternoon and stay open until midnight, offering a variety of local delicacies such as A-gei, iron eggs, and fried squid.
The whole area is fun to see. You can walk along the river, shop for local foods or explore some of the historic sites in the area. A place you ...
