TUK TUK NIGHT TEMPLES AND FOOD
We had a leisurely morning breakfast and swim. Taking a bit of time to get our bags ready to travel on Monday.
We went back to the Magic Food Point food court for a duck lunch. It was crazy there as a tour group from Viet Nam was pushing and shoving to get to the counter. The lady working the counter yelled at them to make a line. Well I think that is what she told them. LOL
Yes it is still hot and even the local folks are sweating and saying how hot it is.
For this tour we made our way to the meeting point at Krung Thonburi BTS Station. Here we meet our guide, Kevin, who introduced the tour before we hopped into our tuk-tuk. Our driver was Noi with many years of Tuk Tuk driving experience.
We learned the real name for Bangkok is…..Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayuthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit. I will stick with Bangkok.
Krung Thonburi is the first station when you cross over the river to the Thonburi side of Bangkok. Thonburi has a much more local feel and we explored both local life and history on this side of the river before crossing over to the historic area of Rattanakosin.
In the Wongwian Yai area, we stopped at a local street food market area to sample a selection of snacks and learn about the local way of life and culture. Chicken, pork, Dragon Fruit, and a peanut sauce mix in a wrap.
Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan- This is an alternative stop to Wat Arun Temple due to temporary suspension of the temple for renovation purpose. Wat Prayoon temple, a recipient of UNESCO Cultural Heritage Conservation Award of Excellence in 2013 has a rich history of itself. It was built in the reign of the King Rama III which makes this temple approx. 200 years old. The temple features a beautiful white stupa which can be seen miles away due to its big size stupa.
Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market)- We took a walk through the famous Bangkok Flower Market that runs 24 hours a day and comes alive at night.
Next was a stop for dinner. We went to the Naval College Officers Club as they open it to the public. We had Pork, Pad Thai (Excellent), shrimp and more. All was Aroi in Thai or Just delicious.
Rattanakosin (Bangkok Old City)- We crossed back over the canal to explore the historic area of Rattanakosin, which is where many of the most famous landmarks in Bangkok are.
Giant Swing The Giant Swing is one of the key landmarks of Bangkok and we stopped here to briefly learn about its history.
Chinatown - Bangkok The final stop was in Chinatown. At night Chinatown comes to life with street food vendors and we will finish the tour with dessert. Our dessert was Mango with Sticky Rice, again Aroi.
We then got a ride back to a public transit station where we then made our way back to the hotel.
Yes this experience was well worth it, lots to learn about culture, life and the food. For us and others on the tour there was more than enough to eat.
I did not get a good picture but the only McDonalds where the Golden Arches have a brown background is at the Mc Donalds inside the Bangkok Central Police Station. The reason for the brown background is that is the color of their uniforms.
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