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If you would like to get away from shopping malls and typical tourist spots in Bangkok try popping across the river to visit Thonburi.
Here you can enjoy a slower pace of life and explore the canals and the communities that live on them with a boat ride.
This program is supporting Thai Puppet Performance conservation at Baan Silapin (Artist's House). There is a local arts & performance school for the kids who living in Khlong Bang Luang community to use their free time productively and stay away from all vices.
You will also have the chance to taste traditional desserts and local snacks while enjoying the charming atmosphere of Thonburi.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Skytrain (BTS) Saphan Taksin station, exit number 1 around the ticket counter
Skytrain (BTS) Wutthakat station
Itinerary
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1Thonburi
A long-tailed boat will then take you into Bangkok Yai canal to explore. The Canal has been restored into a cultural tourist area, which can see from the architecture, habitation, ancient remains and remnants of old communities.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Khlong Bang Luang Artist House
One of the places that we will stop at is the Baan Silapin (The House of Artist). This is a traditional Thai house that has been converted into a public space to preserve art and traditional performance styles such as puppetry.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Talat Phlu
Continue the boat ride to the local area and admire the architecture and the temples of KING TAKSIN the great who was the king of the THONBURI era. Then you can meander to TALAT PHLU through the old community of Thai-Chinese people. The aromas and exotic dishes will delight you as you pass the various street vendors and your expert guide will select the best snacks or desserts for you to taste. Then the tour will end and you will take a Rod Kaprong ride to the BTS WUTTAKAT Skytrain station.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please dress up modestly suitable for temple visiting and boat hopping. (avoid see-through, vests, sleeveless shirts, mini skirt/short).
- Meeting Point: Skytrain (BTS) Saphan Taksin station, exit number 1 around the ticket counter.
- Ending Point: Skytrain (BTS) Wutthakat station.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please dress up modestly suitable for temple visiting and boat hopping. (avoid see-through, vests, sleeveless shirts, mini skirt/short).
- Meeting Point: Skytrain (BTS) Saphan Taksin station, exit number 1 around the ticket counter.
- Ending Point: Skytrain (BTS) Wutthakat station.
- Meeting Time: 09.00 AM or 01.00 PM. (Appx. 3 hours)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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