Bangkok River Walk

Bangkok Riverside Walking + Boat Itinerary

Theme: Art, heritage, riverside culture, and slow discovery
Pace: Relaxed
Total walking distance: ~5.5 km
Budget: ฿700–฿1,000 (~USD $20–$28)

🔹 8:00 AM – Start at Sathorn Pier (BTS Saphan Taksin)

🚶‍♂️Walk: Minimal (~200 m from BTS to pier)
🛥️ Boat: Chao Phraya Express Boat (Orange Flag)

• Duration: ~15–20 minutes

• Fare: ฿15–฿20

• Get off at Ratchawong Pier

🔹 8:30 AM – Arrive at Ratchawong Pier → Walk to Talat Noi

🚶‍♂️ Walk: ~750 m | 10 minutes
Explore Talat Noi:

• Soi Wanit 2 street art

• Holy Rosary Church

• Hidden alleys and antique shops

• Coffee at Mother Roaster (~฿80–฿120)

🕌 Nearby Mosque: Haroon Mosque

• Walk: ~400 m from Holy Rosary Church (~5 mins)

• Great stop for prayer break

🔹 10:30 AM – Walk to River City Bangkok

🚶‍♂️ Walk: ~800 m | ~10–12 minutes
What to do:

• Art galleries (free to browse)

• Antique shops

• Optional: paid exhibition (~฿200)
  ☕ Coffee Stop: Elefin Coffee – vegetarian & Halal-friendly options

📸 Tip: Excellent riverfront photo spot

🔹 12:00 PM – Walk or ride to Yaowarat / Chinatown for Lunch

🚶‍♂️ Walk: ~1.2 km | 15–18 minutes (or Grab/tuk-tuk in 5–7 mins)
🍴 Halal Lunch Options:

1. Islamic Cuisine (Yaowarat Soi 7)

2. Ahmed Muslim Food (Charoen Krung Rd)

• Dishes: Chicken biryani, beef noodles, Halal satay

• Prices: ~฿70–฿150

🔹 1:30 PM – Boat to Tha Tien Pier (Wat Pho / Wat Arun area)

🚶‍♂️ Walk: ~900 m | 12 minutes to Yodpiman Pier
🛥️ Chao Phraya boat to Tha Tien Pier

• Duration: ~5–7 mins

• Fare: ฿10–฿15

🚤 Optional: Cross-river ferry to Wat Arun – ฿5

🛕 Visit (Optional):

• Wat Pho (฿200)

• Wat Arun (฿100)

• Or just relax at Vivi Coffee (no pork, riverside view)

🔹 3:30 PM – Walk / Tuk-Tuk to Golden Mount (Wat Saket)

🚶‍♂️ Walk: 1.3km or tuktuk
🛕 Entry: ฿50
🧘‍♂️ Peaceful views, prayer-friendly space, shaded climb

🔹 5:00 PM – Canal Boat Ride to Siam / MBK

🚶‍♂️ Walk: ~400 m | 5 minutes to Phan Fa Lilat Pier
🛥️ Take Saen Saep Khlong Boat

• To: Sapan Hua Chang (near Siam MBK)

• Duration: ~10 minutes

• Fare: ฿10–฿15

• Off-the-beaten-path local ride

🔹 6:00 PM – Dinner at MBK

📍 Yana Restaurant (5th floor) or Halal zone in MBK food court

• Halal Thai & International options

• Cost: ฿100–฿180

🕌 Prayer Room: MBK Center, 5th Floor

• Clearly marked; prayer mats & wash facilities available

🔰 Optional Add-ons:

• 🛥️ Short river cruise from River City (private boats available at extra cost)

• 📸 Photowalk: River City → Talat Noi murals → Holy Rosary → Yodpiman → Wat Arun (loop)

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