Joanna James
Visitors to Bangkok will have the opportunity to undertake several excursions such as a Wat Arun longtail boat tour, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market tour and Chinatown food tour that provide captivating adventures and experiences.
Undoubtedly, taking a tour on a traditional Thai longtail boat would be a captivating experience in the Thai capital. On this tour, you will also have the chance to gain an insight into the Bangkok of the past; you will get to visit the ancient locality of Thonburi and the Royal Barge Museum where vessels used by the royals are displayed. Another highlight of this excursion would be the beautiful temple known as Wat Arun with its majestic central pagoda.
On this tour, you will first visit a typical Thai residence and a coconut estate where you could learn how the people of the area manufacture brown coconut sugar. Then, you would get onto a longtail boat and make your way towards the absorbing Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. At this charming market, you will encounter a lively atmosphere with the numerous vendors selling their goods from their boats. You could also enjoy delicious foods such as pad Thai (Thai-style noodles) and coconut ice cream.
It may be said that your stay in Bangkok would be incomplete without visiting the city's Chinatown. This captivating locality would offer many alluring attractions for visitors including plenty of delectable foods. On your tour, you will have the opportunity to converse with the locals and try out the enticing foods; irrespective of whether you seek fine dining restaurants or more affordable street foods, you will not be disappointed. An accommodation choice to consider from which you could easily visit Chinatown would be Maitria Mode Sukhumvit 15 which may be regarded as a pleasingly located 4 star hotel in Bangkok.
Nature lovers are sure to be delighted by the opportunity to join a cycling tour that will take you through the wildernesses to be found not too far away from Bangkok. After crossing the Chao Phraya River by ferry, you will commence your cycling journey. On your excursion, you will pass through charming villages to a workshop where you could learn how incense is manufactured. You will also have the chance to visit an interesting temple dating to the Ayutthaya period.
History enthusiasts are sure to be captivated by this tour which will take you on an excursion to observe the famed bridge across the River Kwai. You will also be able to ride the Burma Railway, sometimes called the Death Railway because thousands died during its construction. You could additionally visit the engrossing JEATH War Museum where you could view many captivating exhibits.
Culture lovers would be entranced by this tour which will take them to the temples and palaces of the ancient city of Ayutthaya. You will have the opportunity to visit the Bang Pa-in Palace which dates to the 17th century. Another noteworthy attraction would be the massive golden Buddha that you will encounter at the absorbing Wihan Phra Mongkhon Bophit. You could also view Wat Phra Sri Sanphet which is noted for its archaeological and artistic heritage. There will be many other intriguing sites for you to admire during this tour as well.
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