Now only a few sections of wall are preserved as historic sites. It is from this side of the Chao Phraya River that one takes a boat to visit the Temple of Dawn and the canals nearby.

Chinatown is located just to the southeast of the old town. It began to take shape at the same time as the establishment of Bangkok, when the Chinese inhabiting the old town areas were moved outside the city walls. The goldshop street named Yaowarat, and the Temple of the Gold Buddha are in this area. The area around Yaowarat Road is also the best place for Chinese food. You can find hundreds of food sites here ranging from restaurants to pushcarts and sidewalk stalls. Moreover, Hualamphong or Bangkok Railway Station is located near this area, at which a subway station is available.