Day 3: Suburban adventure and historical journey
Go early in the morningMaeklong Railway Marketenjoy the wonders of trains passing through the market at 9 a.m. every day. When the train passed, the vendor quickly put away the sunshade and stalls. After the train passed, everything returned to normal, just like daily life.
Then we goBridge on the River Kwaiyou can be on the wayKrasae StationEnjoy lunch nearby and explore the Krasae Wooden Bridge and the Krasae Caves on foot. Finally arrivedKanchanaburiThis city is far from the hustle and bustle of the city, located in the pristine jungle of the border between Thailand and Myanmar.
Stay overnight inDheva Mantra Resortthis colonial resort features a swimming pool and a river restaurant, giving people a paradise of tranquility.
Art Feast: Bangkok Biennale and Contemporary Art
Bangkok not only has temples and ancient buildings, but its contemporary art scenes are also very attractive.
The Bangkok Arts and Culture Center (BACC) and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) are both cultural landmarks that cannot be missed. Before February 25, 2025, the city will usher in the 4th Bangkok Biennalebringing together 76 artists from 39 countries, exhibited in 11 venues across the city, includingTemple of Reclining Buddha, Temple of Arun, Wat Bowon, Wat Prayoonand other historical sites, as well as Siwamokhaphiman Hall in the National Gallery of Thailand and the National Museum of Bangkok.
The theme of this biennial isNurture Gaia”, discussing climate change, environmental protection and human responsibility to the earth, and exploring the relationship between human beings and nature through art.
