River of Kings

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River of Kings

Bangkok audio tour: River of Kings
This is a 4.4mi boat tour
It takes an average of 120 mins to complete.
$4.99
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About the Tour

Sail down the Chao Phraya River with me, following the tourist boat’s route downstream. I’ll share the story of how Khao San Road first came to be, show you the canal to Siam’s ancient capital, and point out my favourite temple in all of Asia, and tell you why it glitters in the light. Bangkok’s River of Kings is layered with the histories of tradesmen and travellers from all over the world. Each culture that arrived has left a little piece of itself in Bangkok, and helped it become the vibrant, colourful city it is today.

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Tour Producer

Claire van den Heever spent the last ten years of her life abroad. She wrote about her overland travels through the Middle and Far East, spent four years getting to grips with Mandarin in China, and researched a book on Chinese contemporary art’s rollercoaster-like history – when she wasn’t planning her next escape. Having recently returned to Cape Town, she enjoys feeling like a traveller in her own city, and having the opportunity to explore it with fresh eyes.

Preview Location

Location 5

The Grand Palace

Indian culture has influenced Thai culture more than you might expect. The king who established his capital on these banks, Rama I, took his name from the mythical Indian king of the same name. And just as King Rama was an incarnation of the god Vishnu in India’s favourite epi... Read More

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Major Landmarks

  • The Grand Palace

  • Wat Arun

  • River of Kings Bangkok

Getting There

Route Overview

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Directions to Starting Point

Board the Chao Phraya 'Tourist Boat' at Pra Arthit Pier (number N13) near Khao San Road, heading towards Sathorn Pier. Once you're settled on the ferry ready to embark, tap Start.

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Places to stop along the way

The Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Santa Cruz Cathedral, Yaowarat Road (Chinatown) and Bangrak district (home to Assumption Cathedral, Mariamman Hindu Temple and Haroon Mosque).

Best time of day

Boats leave Pra Arthit Pier every half hour from 10am to 4:30pm, every day. Tickets are available at the pier and the fare is Bt150 per day for unlimited travel. For more information about this ferry service, visit: http://www.chaophrayaexpressboat.com/en/tourist/.
Sathorn Pier, your last stop, is a short walk from the BTS Skytrain.

Precautions

Mind the gap between the boat and the jetty!

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