Bangkok is one of the most vibrant cities in the world and a must-visit if you’re in Thailand. It can also be rather hectic and humidity at times, however one way to see it in style is from the water. Here are 5 good reasons why you should try a Bangkok river cruise.
1 – Discover Bangkok’s lifeblood
Chao Phraya River, also known as the River of Kings, is the lifeblood of Bangkok. Many Thai people ply their wares at the floating markets such as Wat Sai. You’ll occasionally come across individual boats in other parts of the river, selling fruit, vegetables, sunhats and more. Our private X2 2 hour luxury river and canal tour started at Sathorn Pier, which is easily reached from the centre. Alternatively, you can ask to be picked up from Taksin Pier. The boat holds up to 14 people and is open at the back but with a cover providing welcome shade. We chose the daytime Bangkok river cruise for maximum photo opportunities although the sunset visit sounded very tempting.
2 – Travel in style to the main tourist attractions
At the moment, there is quite a lot of construction in the centre of Bangkok whilst the Green Line transit extension is being constructed. Due to this, travelling by road can be quite time-consuming. Seeing the sights by boat is a great alternative and you won’t get stuck in a traffic jam. Wat Arun, or the Temple of Dawn, is located directly on the waterfront and well worth a visit. It dates from the seventeenth century ...