#3 Canal Journey: (Boat) From the past to the present at Bangluang Canal

We are going to take you on a boat trip to see Bangkok through the eyes of the river from the past to the present. We will see lives along the river, and visit the chosen places that will help you understand more about Thai history and culture. We are going to pass the new Bangkok’s landmark, the giant seated buddha and have a relaxing later morning in the cafe.
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Highlights

• Half day boat trip tour (that’s not a tourist trap)
• Historical Explanation to learn about Bangkok’s old days
• Visit historical sites (which good for visit and photos)
• Visit Luang Prasit Traditional House
• Visit Phoom Chai Garden, a relax cafe near the river
• See the Giant seated buddha with the canal view
• Visit Local community - Thonburi
• Meet new people
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  Get Ticket: https://www.bangkokhiking.com/bangkok-tour/canal-journey/
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  What to bring
• A comfortable outfit for a day boat trip
• Umbrella or rain gear
• Drinking water
• Facemask & Alcohol hand gel
• Personal stuff
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  7.50 AM: Leave from Wutthakat BTS Station exit 3/4

8.00 AM: The boat leaves from the pier. We’ll start the tour by taking a picture of the Giant Buddha with the canal's view. The boat is running along the Bangkok Yai canal, which is the historical canal in the old days. We’ll see the contrast in life along the river and local life.
Bangkok Yai canal used to be the main river, the previous Royal Palace (until King Rama IV) was located right at Bangkok Yai 's intersection. The royal family or high range governors has their own house next to the canal as it's major transportation back then.

(ChaoPraya River that we see today was a man-made river, it's dug for a shortcut purpose that links between canals/ rivers during the Ayuthaya period in the 14 century. The current makes the river wider)

8.30 AM: Visit Luang Prasit House. This house has a historical value as it belongs to Luang Prasit, the high-range governor back in the time. The family kept well maintained of the house with minimal change to keep the original design. Or a similar house.

9.00 AM: We pop out at Chao Phraya river to take short cut to the Daokanong canal (Chao Praya was used as a shortcut to connect the canal back then)

10.00 AM: Visit Phoom Chai Garden, the old Lychee Orchard that’s now a coffee shop. We have a break here and enjoy the late morning.

Passing through Wat Sai Old Floating market. It’s used to be the most famous floating market in Bangkok. (now have only a few boats) It’s also used as a scene in “James Bond: The man with the golden gun”

Youtube: https://bit.ly/37iKyHF

11.30 AM: Visit Ratcha-Orot Temple, which is King Rama III’s royal temple. It’s a peaceful temple with unique architecture. We are going to walk around the temple and take photos on the railway. (30 minutes)

Around 12.00 noon: End the tour at the same pier.
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Meetup & Drop off points:
Meetup: Wutthakat BTS (exit 3/4) at the Station right by the ticket entrance/ exit
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/F74FZW5wh5c1P6xx6
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Price: 1,000 THB
Include

• Half-day boat trip tour along the Bangkok Yai canal
• English Speaking, licensed Tour Guide
• Visit routes in the program
• Ticket fee at Luang Prasit House
• Travel insurance
• VAT 7%

Not Include

• Transportation to the meeting spot/ drop off
• Your own Food & Drink
• Your own personal expense

Get Ticket: https://www.bangkokhiking.com/bangkok-tour/canal-journey/
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Cancellation without a cancellation fee
-Changing the name of the guest

• Cancel before 15th Aug = 100% credit refund
• Cancel on/ After 15th Aug = No refund
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