Chaktomok River
3 photo(s) in Chaktomok River
The River Front
Further down, facing the river from the palace gates, are two shrines.
The shrine on the left is devoted to an animist spirit called Neak Ta, and it receives many devotees mostly in the evening while the one on the right, close to the elaborate flagpole of the Royal Palace, is a Buddhist shrine where hundreds of worshipers come to; you can come to worship from dawn to dusk.
Many makeshift stalls surround the shrine selling young coconuts, incense sticks, candles, flowers and even living birds for worshipers to release them for merits.
Small tourist boats can be found along the riverfront, offering 1-2 hour cruise along the river whenever you want. Price usually between US$10-US$20 is negotiable with the operators.
Across the street, pubs, restaurants and shops line the way. Many tourists are seen along this stretch in open-air cafes, sipping beer or coffee, or shopping the local products along the river bank
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