In the capital of Thailand, Bangkok is a city that will make your mind do cart wheels when you look at all it has to offer. The area commonly known as the bargain shopping capital in the world has stories that remain untold. Such is that of the Thonburi Klongs. Sail down these avenues and get a glimpse into the lives of the river dwellers and see how they get about their day to day actives. Thonburi Klongs is located on the western side of Bangkok and it has many canals, which gives it the nickname Venice of the East. It is a truly beautiful place and there is so much cultural vibrancy in the area that once you get here, you will be awed and probably never want to leave.
The Thonburi Klongs is full of stories. There is a lot of folk nature that goes on in these parts of Bangkok and its history. When you use a boat to go down this way, you will see the scenic life of the river people. While on the ride, do make a visit to the Temple of Dawn. These are towers that are multi-coloured, porcelain studded and absolute beauties. When visiting the Thonburi Klongs, also take the avenue to Chao Phraya River. This way you get to do so much more with your journey.
The Thonburi Klongs is where the area was founded originally. This original site is very beautiful and is often reputed for its scenery and photographers simply love the place. So if you love photography and naturally beautiful settings, then the Thonburi Klongs is the place for you to be. While on the river see the drifting wooden homes and the mobile shops. Basically all river dwellers’ lives are based and centred on the river itself.
When staying in Bangkok, look for a Bangkok luxury hotel such as the Metropolitan Bangkok. This luxury hotel in Bangkok is pure bliss when on vacation with the family. On your journey to Thonburi Klongs, you will also pass the Royal Barges Museum which houses 8 large boats which are of ceremonial value. So make this trip to Thonburi Klongs memorable and do all you can while you are here. It is definitely a place not to be missed when on holiday in Bangkok.
Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry. Google+
