subject: Visit Bangkok - Experience Thailand's Real Culture and Historic Tradition [print this page] The Mae Klong, the Chao Phraya and the Tha Chin are all three rivers that contribute to a huge flow of water through to the city's klongs. You can come and experience a tour around many of the klongs in Bangkok and is sure to leave you breathless.
The klongs have been in existence for many decades and are protected by the locals, who regard them as a passage of life. Along these klongs is where many people seek their livelihood from and they live among these valued waters that continue to flow through their everyday lives.
Going back to ancient times, klongs were used by locals for transportation and its people used them to travel from one street to another. Also, the locals used the waters as floating markets where all locals could come and sell their produce. As the decades passed, many of these klongs dried up and eventually becamse streets. However, in the Thonburi region of Bangkok, the Phraya River is known to still be a large area comprising several of these klongs that are not only used for transportation but are a tourist attraction.
When you arrive at klong, you will be stunned by its beauty and colour. A number of boats will be seen anchored along the coast of the stream which can be rented and allow you to begin your adventure along the streams of Bangkok. You are sure to be attracted by the traditional markets that are scattered around the klongs. and also the many temples which are the foremost fascinations of the klongs. It is recommended to take a boat along the waters and is sure to be an opportunity of a lifetime.
Visitors seeking a perfect trip in Thailand, should also consider the luxurious accommodation in Bangkok that is available in hotels or and include luxury spa's or go self catering where you can be totally flexible.
Visit Bangkok - Experience Thailand's Real Culture and Historic Tradition
