Bangkok Canal Tour #1

While my parents were staying in the Kingdom, we participated in a half day boat tour. This tour focused on the unseen side of life in the city -- the numerous canals which criss-cross like back streets in NYC.

We boarded a van which drove us to the main pier in Bangkok -- River City.

Docks:


Military Fort:



Our boat made a short stop at Wat Arun, which is famous for the thousands of pieces of broken pottery attached to the temple.

Temple structure:


Detail of pottery:


Figure:


Our guide led us through the back end of the temple, to the monk's living quarters. I enjoyed taking photos in this area...

Side of prayer house:


Bells:


Steps:


Prayers & chanting:

Please visit again to see views from the boat. Information about the tour will be posted then.

Wat Arun is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok. Access: BTS to Saphan Taksin, change to river bus, getting off at Wat Arun. Entrance ticket is 50 baht per person. No shorts, sandals or bare shoulders are allowed. Wiki page is HERE.