Bangkok 4D/3N Trip Day 2 - Breakfast at Sacha -> Khlong Saen Saep Boat Ride

Breakfast was at the hotel. The chef was changed so the fried noodles and french toast were not as tasty as before. The range of food and setup was as before. Today, we would be visiting Temple of the Golden Mount, Pu Khao Tong and the surrounding area in Phra Nakhon, west Bangkok. Thanks to GEOFFREY (GEOFF) OGILVIE for his blog giving detailed instructions on how to get to Temple of the Golden Mount. We followed his intructions and took the MRT to Petchburi, one stop north of Sukhumvit station. As we were staying near to Sukhumvit, it was very convenient. After coming out of No 2 exit of Petchburi MRT, we made a 180 degrees right turn, passed by many food vendors/stalls, and upon reaching a bridge, turned right towards the river. There are many boats plying on Khlong Saen Saep in both directions. To go to Temple of the Golden Mount, need to take the boat plying from left to right. It costed 14baht per person now.
Food vendors along the way to Asoke Pier.

Took a picture of a boat from the bridge

We were at the Pier after 9am but the boats were quite packed. I think we waited for the 3rd or 4th one before getting on but the boats were running frequently though.

Decided to skip this one.

This one was going to the other direction.

Asoke Pier

Finally onboard the boat which was very much smaller than the one on Chao Phraya River. But this way is the shortest and fastest to the Temple of the Golden Mount

Shots taken along the boat journey


People getting out of the boat

Conductor stands outside the boat throughout - very dangerous stunt

Everyone gets down at Pratunam Pier and transfers to another boat waiting in front.
Finally, we reached Panfa Pier. It was the terminal pier so nobody will get lost.

En route to Temple of the Golden Mount.


Itinerary
Day 1 - Flight to Bangkok -> Check in Sacha Uno Hotel -> Terminal 21 -> Dinner at Nam Sing, Chinatown

Day 2 - Breakfast at Sacha -> Khlong Saen Saep Boat Ride -> Temple of Golden Mount -> Mahakon Fort-> Wat Rachanatdaram – the Metal Castle ->Democracy Monument -> Gaint Swing -> Heroic Monument -> Khao San Road -> Lunch at Chinatown -> Facial at Dee Saloon -> Shopping at Robinsons -> Dinner at Terminal 21 -> Thai Body Massage

Day 3 - Breakfast at Sacha -> NaRaya/Emporium -> Lunch at ThongLor - > Manboonkrong -> Krispy Kreme at Siam Paragon -> Central Chidlom -> Thai Body Massage -> Dinner at Terminal 21

Day 4 - Breakfast at Sacha -> Home Sweet Home