On The River

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klong 051.jpg (39647 bytes) Hang yeo, long tailed motor boats can be hired to tour the river and klongs.  Any resemblance to the Venetian gondola is quickly dispelled when they take off at great speed.. 
Long tailed boat  plying the Chao Phya river.  They are propelled through the water by   big V8 engines mounted above the boat with the propeller shaft exposed, hence the name long tail. klong 050.jpg (39681 bytes)
klong 311.jpg (39667 bytes) The Golden Mount towers over Klong  Banglampoe just outside the old city wall.

Climb the  318 step circular staircase to the golden chedi and a fabulous view over the city.  The artificial hill recreates a similar monument in Ayuthaya.

The Chedi contains a relic of the Buddha given to King Rama V by Lord Curzon,  the then Viceroy of India.
Young monks taking the water taxi.  These boats cris cross the river at frequent intervals.   They never seem to stop, just slow to a crawl by the  piers and passengers   jump on and off. klong 091.jpg (38857 bytes)
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