Boat Cruise on the  Ping River

Long Tail Boat(Wat Chaiyamongkol landing, Charoen Prathet Road. 08:00 - 17:00, 300 Baht per person. Length: 8 km / 2 hours. Dinner cruise from 19:15 till 21:30, 350 Baht per person, min. 2 persons. Tel: 274822)

Long Tail BoatThe trip upstream is a gentle way to see riverside life. Sights on the west bank include the white chedi and the Municipal Hall. On the east bank north of the Rim Ping condominium, a large private property with traditional Thai buildings belongs to a descendant of the Chiang Mai royal family.

Very desirable private residences lie on both banks north of the Super Highway. Cold drinks and fruit in a small sala refresh passengers at the end of the upstream port.