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Bangkok River Festival - Thailand

Bangkok River Festival

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Location: Bangkok

Website : http://www.riverfestivalthailand.com/

Information about Bangkok River Festival

The Bangkok River Festival is held annually in November around Loy Krathong and is dedicated to the Chao Phraya River that runs through Bangkok. It usually takes place in 7 places:

Wat Arun
Wat Po (Reclining Buddha Temple)
Asiatique The Riverfront
Yodpiman River Walk
Tha Maharaj
Wat Prayoon

For the occasion, a free shuttle baots service runs between the different locations (4pm - 10 pm). Cultural shows, live music, food stalls and other activities. Another way to discover Bangkok and its river.

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Thailand is rich in traditions and has many festivals, some of which are famous worldwide. Loy Krathong, sometimes called the Festival of Lights, takes place in November and was voted the second-best festival in the world. It is undoubtedly the most photogenic festival in Thailand.

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