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 A boat cruise on the Chao Phraya River is one of the highlights of any visit to Bangkok, known before as “Venice of the East.” That was the time when the Thais traveled chiefly on rivers and canals. Roads then were few and far between, and elevated tracks and highways a stuff of fantasy. In an age of speedy metros and Skytrains, most of these waterways have outlived their usefulness. But not the Chao Phraya River, the country’s lifeline for generations. This mighty river, 370 km long and flowing through 100 provinces, remains Thailand’s main artery. It has shaped the country's art and culture for thousands of years. Chao Phraya has been to Thailand what the Nile River has been to Egypt. Both rivers play an important role in the cultural, social and economic development of both countries since time immemorial. In the case of the Chao Phraya, wherever it snaked through, agriculture, commerce, communication and wealth flourished. And that explains why on both banks of the grand river are some of the most fascinating sights you can have in Bangkok --splendid palaces, glittering temples, old churches, imposing fortresses, parks, simple but romantic-looking Thai houses. At daytime, Chao Phraya is like the rest of the city, a beehive of activity. But from nightfall, it becomes the city’s most ravishing attraction, a setting for romantic dinner cruises complete with Thai cultural performances and mouth-watering seafood, Thai or international buffets. Bangkok offers a mind-boggling array of boat cruises to choose from. Each night cruise offers food and live-band entertainment. The two-hour cruise normally starts at around 7 p.m. And boarding is usually at the River City Pier. |
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