Low-lying Bangkok, humid and thick in its swampy surrounds, has been carved, drained, protected and irrigated by canals since the 18th Century. Though Bangkok’s usual icons are tuk-tuks and traffic, its waterways are the true symbols of a city that was known as the “Venice of the East” during much of the 19th Century. Today, many of the khlongs (canals) have been filled in and paved over to make room for roads, but a massive network of waterways still criss-crosses the city. Each day, thousands of commuters travel by motorized boat on the canals and on the Chao Praya River, which runs through the centre of the city. Exploring Bangkok’s khlongs is a great way to get into the thick of this steamy city. Though they are often smelly and polluted, the true blood vessels of the city serve as living cultural and historical relics. And with ocean levels rising and Bangkok’s foundation sinking an average of three inches per year, the canals will no doubt play an important role in the city’s future. hoteltrip/travelblogs/2014/07/01/exploring-bangkoks-canals escapehunt #escapehunt #experience #tripadvisor #escapetheroom #game #adventure #puzzle #excitement #sherlockholmes #bkk #Bangkok #thailand #asok #friend #family #team #teamwork #detective #iataro #franchise #corporate #attraction #orn
Posted on: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 11:05:22 +0000
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