Chao Praya – Cruising on river

Bangkok is split by a quite massive river that offers a different view to the vibrant capital city. Hiring an own boat is an excellent way of seeing things that you might not see on foot.

Go to Tha Sathon pier nearby Saphan Taksin Skytrain station, and hire a private boat from the counter. Remember to haggle the price down, leave at least once.

The boat will take you to several stupas, the Grand Palace and other places of interest. The boat driver probably doesn’t speak English at all, so have a guidebook and river map with you to understand what you are seeing.

The trip probably takes you to the Khlong Bangkok Noi canal, where you can see some acrobatic selling from miniscule canoes surrounding the motor boats.

Tha Sathon pier, Bangkok, Thailand