Khlong saen saep

Khlong saen saep is a canal running through Bangkok from East to West. It ends, or starts near Wat Saket otherwise known as the golden mount temple. This temple is about a 15 minute walk from Khao San road.



Large boats run on the khlong providing easy acces to the big shopping malls at Siam square but also to Makkasan station. The boats on this route are mainly used by locals who commute to their jobs. Tickets are cheap and lot's of boats are on this khlong. Check out their website for more information on the schedule and fairs.

Location: Wat Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand

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