GB2 - Canal tour by long-tail boat in Bangkok
In the old days, Bangkok was comprised of hundreds of small canals or “khlong” in Thai and local people mainly traveled by water. They relied heavily on the waterways as this mode of transportation is faster, more convenient and efficient than the land route.
Today, most canals in Bangkok have been filled in and converted into streets. However, on the other bank of the Chao Phraya River, our old capital Thonburi which covers an area west of the river still retains many of its larger khlongs.
Code: GB2
Country: Thailand
City: Bangkok
Holiday type: Culture and Sightseeing.
Departure: 10.00 - 12.00 hrs. or 13.00 – 15.00 hrs.
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12:00/15:00
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Meeing point BTS Saphan Taksin Exit 1. Depart for the transportation by Long-tailed boat.
Depart from Sapan Taksin Pier(Central Pier). Travel by boat is one of the best ways to explore Bangkok. A cruise along the Chao Phraya River - the city's lifeblood - and the canals of Thonburi on the east side of the river, reveals scenes at odds with the bustling, modern inner city. Visitors get a glimpse of the serene and simple lifestyle of riverbank dwellers. This picturesque view is what earned Bangkok the title of "Venice of the East." En route, stop at the Royal Barges Museum and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn, one of the most visited temples in Thailand.).
Arrive BTS Saphan Taksin.
Tour price include
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Admission fee at sightseeing mention above.
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English-speaking guide.
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Hotel transfer round trip (Private tour only)
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