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BANGKOK INFORMATION CHAO PHRAYA RIVER MAP Guided Tours of Bangkok and its Environs. Canals along The Chao Phraya River 1 Temples 1 - Wat Paramai 2 - Wat Sao Thong Hin Wat Rat Pra Khong Thom 3 - Wat Claloem Phrakiat Phra Nangklao Bridge 4 - Wat Prasat 5 - Wat Bang Oi Chang 2 K Wat Pho Bang O hlong Om 6 - Wat Srisudaram 3 Wat Suwannaram Khlong Bangkok Noi 7 - Wat Phra Kaeo/Grand Palace 4 Rama 7 Bridge Wat Pho ruai 8 - Wat Arun Rama 6 Bridge 9 - Wat Ko 5 10 - Wat Paknam Khlong Bang K Attractions B Khlong Bangkok Noi Krung Thon Bridge K A - Royal Barge Museum hlong Chak P B - Taling Chan Floating Market A C - Orchid Farm 6 D - Snake Farm Phra Pinklao Bridge E - Wat Sai Floating Market hr a 7 Boat Pier C 9 Khlong Mon Khlong Bang Noi 8 Phra Pokklao Bridge Khlong Bang Chuak Nang anam Chai Sathorn Bridge Khlong Phasi Charoen 10 hlong S K D Khungthep Bridge E Khlong Dao Khanong This information sheet was downloaded from: http://www.bangkokdaytours.com/bangkokinfo.asp Bangkok Day Tours: Specialised guided tours of Bangkok and its environs. Whether you prefer a day trip to one of the popular tourist locations or a two - three day tour visiting some of Central Thailand’s hidden treasures, Bangkok Day Tours can take care of you during your short time in Bangkok. Bangkok Day Tours Tel: +66 (0) 93 424 6555 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bangkokdaytours.com © 2008-2009 Bangkok Day Tours All rights reserved. Guided Tours of Bangkok and its Environs..

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