Wat Rakhang Khositaram Woramaha Wihan is a major temple near the Chao Phraya river. It dates back to Ayutthaya times, when it was named Bangwayai. During the renovations done by King Rama I a huge bell was found and moved to Wat Phra Kaew, five smaller bells were installed in the temple as replacement. The bell also gave the temple its name, as Rakang is the Thai word for bell.

The only major shopping center is Central Plaza Pinklao with a Central Department Store on Borommaratchachonnani Road. Across the street from Central Pinklao is Major Cineplex. The multiplex cinema, which is actually in Bang Phlat District, is surrounded by many small shops selling low-cost clothes and other fashion items.

blue line MRT station

• Itsaraphap
• BL31 Sanam Chai (from BL31 Sanam Chai 1.5 km) and transition to Wat Rakhang by boat at Tha Chang pier

• Grand Palace
• Museum Siam
• Wat Rakhang
• Wat Pho
• Wat Arun
• Wat Bowonniwet

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