Bangkok Trip Overview
On this sightseeing tour of Bangkok’s canals (or khlongs, as they are known locally) you will travel by a motorized boat on the Chao Phraya River to see the serene family homes and temples dotted along the waterways which inspired Bangkok’s reference as the “Venice of the East”. The canals around Bangkok serve as a natural highway for many local Thai people going about their everyday business, such as transporting their merchandise, in particular rice, to and from the rice fields.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Bangkok, Thailand
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand
On this sightseeing tour of Bangkok’s canals (or khlongs, as they are known locally) you will travel by a motorized boat on the Chao Phraya River to see the serene family homes and temples dotted along the waterways which inspired Bangkok’s reference as the “Venice of the East”. The canals around Bangkok serve as a natural highway for many local Thai people going about their everyday business, such as transporting their merchandise, in particular rice, to and from the rice fields.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun), 158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600 Thailand
Wat Arun—stately & iridescent Khmer-style temple
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Grand Palace, Na Phra Lan Rd, Maharaj Pier next to Wat Phra Kaeo Temple Complex, Bangkok Thailand
A trip to the majestic Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chao Phraya River, 780/488 Charoen Krung Road, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
Peaceful cruise along the serene Chao Phraya River into Thonburi
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Upper Terrace, Grand Palace, Bangkok Thailand
Visit the Upper Terrace grand palace
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tour East, 942/157-159 Rama 4 Road 18-19th Floor Charn Issara Tower 1, Bangkok 10500 Thailand
Finish tour
Duration: 10 minutes
