It is not a long river, compared to the mekong or the ganges, and its only navigable from the mouth up to ayutthaya, some kilometers, but what a. Exploring bangkok by boat is a fantastic way to get a glimpse into the timeless charm of the city. Canals were the ancient highways of bangkok klongs. With majestic sites and attractions lined up on both banks of the chao phraya river, getting around bangkok by boat is a. The klongs of bangkok have long been an important part of thai culture. Klongs bangkok, thailand location, facts, history and. Floating on a boat through many of the canals, in thailand also known as klongs, is truly a magical and unusual way to explore the city. Last time i was there some tips on public canalklong boat trips in bangkok thailand lonely planet forum thorn tree. The 18 kilometre route is served by 100 boats of 4050 seats.
Feb 27, 2001 today there are many fewer klongs and most people take the roads instead of the waterways, but a klong tour is still an attraction. Klong saen saeb cuts across bangkok city from east to west. The city of angels was one klong after another and when i first saw the city in 1961, i recall sathorn road. Thonburi thonburi is a vast district that consists of the entire west bank of the chao phraya river in bangkok. Small boats, closepacked, charged with colourful fruits, rice or fish, paltering marketers a hustle and bustle happens on the klongs canals of bangkok when the thai merchants arrive with their. It is also part of the greater bangkok map full package pdf, which has. Aug 29, 2012 exploring bangkoks canals known as the venice of the east during much of the 19th century, the waterways that still crisscross the thai capital serve as living cultural and historical relics. The chao phraya is a magnificent river, one of the great rivers of asia.
Map of the bangkok canals or klongs thailand message. Featured here are eight of the citys important commercial and business districts with illustrations of popular landmarks and hotels. The khlong saen saep boat service is a water bus operating on the saen saep canal in bangkok through the citys commercial districts. Klongs bangkok 2020 all you need to know before you go. Traditional floating markets now exist mainly as tourist attractions. Boat service has always been important mode transport in bangkok, but the canals have been also used for floating markets, which are now a popular tourist attraction. The many klongs that snake through bangkok offer not only picturesque photo opportunities, but also a look into the everyday lives of the population. You can experience the role of bangkoks many waterways, which dates back to ancient times. From temples and wet markets to unexpected enclaves, theres plenty to discover along the 21kmlong river. Klongs are generally spawned by the chao phraya, the tha chin and the mae klong rivers and also their tributaries.
Klongs bangkok 2020 alles wat u moet weten voordat je gaat. Ahoerstemeier creative commons more bangkok famous landmarks view larger map one of many klongs in bangkok the word klong is a term used to describe a small artificial water passage that flows in and around a city. Khlong saen saep in central bangkok is a significant thoroughfare in trafficcongested bangkok s public transportation network. Our local guide said that its not really the case in thailand. These canals are spawned by the chao phraya, the tha chin, the mae klong. Large bangkok maps for free download and print high. Map of transportation in bangkok, including the fascinating khlong. Travel correspondent for thai airways international. After the sack of ayutthaya in 1767, general phraya taksin made thonburi the new capital of siam for a brief period of time. Where are the best embarkation points for the boats. We compiled this guide to bangkok waterways to highlight some of the most interesting piers found along the chao phraya river express boat route. Admire the buildings which teeter on the edge of the banks, catch a glimpse of locals going about their daily lives, grab a cold beer or some refreshing fruit from a passing boat vendor, and spot the birds, fish, and other wildlife that thrive even in the heart of the city. With majestic sites and attractions lined up on both.
Map of the bangkok canals or klongs thailand message board. Today, most of the khlongs of bangkok have been filled in, although the thonburi side of bangkok covering areas west of chao phraya river. Bangkok maps is your guide to popular districts within the capital of thailands metropolitan area. Bangkok skytrain bts and mrt map thaiways magazine. The europeans used to call bangkok venice of the east. Theres a whole way of life to see on the klongs and we love to show it to you on our unique backwaters of bangkok klong tour. It felt a bit odd looking so closely into their homes and i didnt feel i could photograph some of the squalor along the river. From the rulebook small boats, closepacked, charged with colourful fruits, rice or fish, paltering marketers a hustle and bustle happens on the klongs canals of bangkok when the thai merchants arrive with their boats on the floating markets. May 14, 2016 bangkok sky train bts map with information about its route lines, timings, tickets, fares, stations and official websites. Bangkok klong tour backwaters of bangkok go beyond asia. Saen saeb canal in bangkok bangkok khlong route guide. Bangkok sky train bts map, lines, route, hours, tickets. Map of transportation in bangkok, including the fascinating. Zudem steht ein interaktives pdf als checkliste zum download bereits.
The bestknown is the damnoen saduak floating market in ratchaburi province. Bangkok was once crisscrossed by a number of klongs that were used not only for transportation and floating markets but also for. It was well the trip to see how close to the water some people live. We have done this many times and have seen buildings come and go.
Media in category khlongs in bangkok the following 88 files are in this category, out of 88 total. Google trips alternative best art galleries in bangkok pattaya printable tourist map siem reap printable tourist map phnom penh printable tourist map chiang mai printable tourist map yangon printable tourist map phuket printable tourist map ban talat. Staying at the amari watergate hotel in pratunam, there is a boat stop on the klong best by,, would love to use it,, been looking for a map on line with out success,, any know intresting stops and landmarks or maps,, thanks for any help in. The players take turns to bring their boats to the floating markets.
Proceed to board on the longtailed boat to thonburi, western part of bangkok, situated on the right side of the chao phya river. Boat rides through the khlongs have become a popular tourist activity, and most end up hiring large and noise and air polluting longtails, paying around 1,000 baht for an hour of speeding through the canals without stopping or receiving any explanations of whats being seen. Nov 22, 2017 we had an hour long tour of the klongs as part of our city and temples tour. In the midnineteenth century, the mighty chao phraya river flowed through a city with twothirds of its residents living on floating houses. Some tips on public canalklong boat trips in bangkok. Get the free printable map of bangkok printable tourist map or create your own tourist map.
The visitor who has done some research will find the klong saen. Stretching west to east across the map of bangkok, khlong saen saeb begins in the old town, near the mahakan fort at the end of ratchadamnoen road, and runs all the way to chachoengsao province, where it ends by flowing into the bang pa kong river. Bangkok rivers, canals and klongs guide a mini guide to waterways in bangkok. Famous for its markets and numerous gold shops, the area caters largely to the local population and contains a number of busy, almost. Take a tour of bangkoks klongsthe canals and waterways that crisscross the thai capitalin a private longtail boat. Travel guide to touristic destinations, museums and architecture in bangkok. On this cultural tour you will explore bangkok by the iconic tuktuk and enjoy a fun evening activity when the temperatures are cooler, traffic is lighter, and there are few crowds. Khlong boats saen saep boat service khlong daily operating hours 5. Exciting way to see how people live along the klongs. The chao paraya ferry boat is fast and entertaining. Detailed and highresolution maps of bangkok, thailand for free download.
Stop and walk around a selection of local sights including temples such as wat pho and two markets including pak khlong talat flower market. We had an hour long tour of the klongs as part of our city and temples tour. Visit klongs on your trip to bangkok or thailand inspirock. Bts, mtra and airport rail link, chao phraya express boat and saen saeb canal boat are road and both river and canal transits for solving rush hours traffic jam in bangkokthailand. Guide to bangkok, pattaya, koh chang, samui, hua hin, chiangmai, phangnga, krabi and phuket visitors to thailand.
The khlong saen saep boat service has been in operation since 1990. The best klong trip in bangkok small teak boat canal adventure. Sample local food as your guide stops for snacks and a main course plus dessert at a mystery location. The best klong trip in bangkok small teak boat canal. Today, most of the khlongs of bangkok have been filled in, although the thonburi side of bangkok covering areas west of chao phraya river still retains several of its larger khlongs. Map of the bangkok canals or klongs thailand forum. Bangkok and thonburi klongs tour bangkok thailand bangkok. Bangkok and thonburi klongs tour bangkok thailand bangkok sightseeing. Bangkoks canals are a magical place to visit and are a remarkable contrast to the frenetic pace of the rest of the city. Of the 5 lines that ply the water, the orange flag boat is your best bet. The official site of the prime minister of thailand photo by. Bangkok sky train bts map with information about its route lines, timings, tickets, fares, stations and official websites.
Bangkok rivers, canals and klongs guide a mini guide to. Klongs is a general name given to the canals in the central plain of thailand. You can experience the role of bangkok s many waterways, which dates back to ancient times. Canals were the ancient highways of bangkok klongs, bangkok. Each illustration shows major thoroughfares and secondary roads which lead into and out of specific. You can get your very own tour of the klongs canals by hiring a longtail boat to take you there. The klong boats travel fast along the dirty smelly canals or klongs. That was fifty years ago, when bangkok still had hundreds of canals klongs. Khlong boats saen saep boat service transit bangkok. We have never seen this more clear than here, along one of bangkoks oldest canals. Bangkoks canals klongs are a remarkable contrast to the frenetic pace of the rest of the city.
In en rondom bangkok private tour guide met custom experience 183. Bangkok maps bangkok skytrain bts and metro mrt map you are prohibited to use and redistribute the materials including information, images, voice data, etc. Seeking an alternative, we discovered pandan tour, which offers. Exploring bangkoks canals known as the venice of the east during much of the 19th century, the waterways that still crisscross the thai capital serve as living cultural and historical relics. Khlong saen saep in central bangkok is a significant thoroughfare in trafficcongested bangkoks public transportation network. Settled in the 1780s by chinese merchants, chinatown retains a large ethnic chinese community who still continue their own traditions and religious ceremonies.