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Rivers and Canal Tours
Home » Thailand » Bangkok Restaurants and Activities » Rivers and Canal ToursThe Chao Praya River snakes through the city of Bangkok and is a major means of transportation for goods and people. In fact the city was once a lot like Venice, Italy, with the major means of transportation being boats moving up and down a myriad system of canals. Many of these canals have been filled in and turned into roads, but some still remain. To see what life was like all over the city many years ago, you must take a trip to a floating market. Sitting in a narrow, long-tailed boat, you will experience commerce and culture in the tiny waterways. Tours to the various floating markets can be arranged and are often offered in conjunction with trips to the Bridge over the River Kwae or the Rose Garden, a cultural center featuring an elephant show, kick boxing, and Thai dancing. Other ways to enjoy the Bangkok waterways is to take a day trip up the river to Ayuttaya, the ancient capital of Thailand. Dinner cruises are very popular. Some feature Thai dancing as well as wonderful cuisine with the city and the sunset providing the perfect backdrop.
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