BKK 08 Canals Tour & Surrounding

BKK 08                                         Half Day Canals Tour

Thonburi is the western part of Bangkok, situated on the right side of the Chao Phraya River. Its many canals had originally given Bangkok the name “Venice of the East.” Passing by boat along the canals gives you a first-hand impression of the scenic life along Bangkok’s waterways.

Visit The National Museum of Royal Barges, this museum houses eight of the country's most unique and stunning vessels. These boats a reserved for auspicious ceremonies and state occasions like the coronation of the king or the very rare Royal Barge Procession.

Last stop will Wat Arun, also known as 'The Temple of the Dawn' and the most iconic temple of Bangkok. Wat Arun is an architectural representation of Mount Meru, the center of the world in Buddhist cosmology.