The Country’s Heart,Art and WisdomVisit a hideaway in a peaceful canal-based community. Trace an elegant old Thai life preserved on Koh San Chao, the canal community where Bangkok’s nickname‘Venice of the East’ endures. Experience inherited Thai art and wisdom in the community’s royal handicrafts and leisure in the surrounding of garden house by the canal.

Morning Journey: 9.00 - 13.00 Starting point: Wat Champa, Buddhamonthon Sai 1 Rd.�

Morning9.00 The Temple, the Canal and the HabitatAt Champa Temple, the heart of the community in the past, admire the Buddha image and linger around surveying changes of the society in the modern world.

10.00 Arts and CraftsGo to Ban Song Butree, a contemporary Thai house by the canal. Cool down with desserts in Thai garden by water before starting Thai flower net ‘Uba Na Chang’ workshop to help preserve this sort of royal Thai garland.

Noon12.00 Authentic Thai Recipe DelightA delightful opportunity to savour typical Thai meal comprising of soup, curry, fries, paste and everything beyond imagination.

Afternoon13.00 Darling Thai FragranceHave a little walk after the meal to Ban Sawang Chan. Learn how the ancient Thai royal courtiers made perfume‘Nam Ob’, ‘Nam Prung' and ‘Pang Rum’ from Thai blossoms and get to know secret recipes of each court in the past.Make a fragrance Thai bouquet ‘Pang Puang’ an aroma home decoration from an artistic mixture of flowers arrangement and ancient Thai essence.

16.00 Garden House by CanalLinger around the neighbourhood admiring serene residences by the canal. Shop traditional perfumes;‘Nam Ob’ and ‘Nam Prung’, redolence and other souvenir from the community before leaving.

15.00 Golden TreatMake Thai royal sweet ‘Foi Thong’ (a.k.a. Fios de Ovos), a Portuguese-Thai dessert which is very easy to prepare, before having an afternoon tea with the fresh treat from the kitchen.

Afternoon Journey: 13.00 - 16.30 Recommended for fully local appreciation.�

9.30 Island of the ShrineStep into the community and visit Chao Por Chui Shrine,the situation of God Chui, father of the river. Listen tostories about the origin of the community, its history andits charm remaining among changes of time.

Make a fragrance Thai bouquet ‘Pang Puang’ an aroma home decoration from an artistic mixture of flowers arrangement and ancient Thai essence.

Making RoyalThai Garland

Scented ‘Pang Puang’

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Contact and Information

Koh San Chao (Wat Champa Community)Tourist DestinationMr Thaweesak Wangchan (Dui)Tel. 08 7036 6322

Thai fresh flower net ‘Uba Na Chang’ workshop� 2 - 20 Persons | � 2 HoursAll Year

Banana leaves decoration and banana leaves bowl for a ceremony ‘Bai Sri’ workshop� 2 - 20 Persons | � 2 HoursAll Year

Fragrance Thai Bouquet ‘Pang Puang’ and Thai redolence workshop� 2 - 20 Persons | � 2 HoursAll Year

Thai dessert; sweet egg thread ‘Foi Thong’, Thai marzipan ‘Luk Chup’ or sticky rice in coconut leaves ‘Khao Tom Luk Yon’ workshop� 2 - 20 Persons | � 1-2 HoursAll Year

Activities with the Community

Access by van and bus Touring guide is available in Thai and English. � 2 - 30 Persons

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Get insight into local community and experience charming indigenous art and culture. Discover exquisite features of MICE cities in Thailand via pleasurable half-day or full-day journey.

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The trip can be customised to suit group’s preference. Please check community coordinator for activity cost.

Homestay service is a recommended option for the best insight into local life.

Dump the canal� 10 - 30 Persons | � 2-3 HoursAll Years

Taling Chan Floating MarketA floating market in front of Taling Chan District Office is a tourist destination in Thonburi where is very easy to reach. The market is situated exactly on the river where customers on a pontoon rejoice in experience shopping local items, like Thai food, fresh seafood, vegetable and fruits from gardens and traditional desserts, on the seller’s boats rowed around. A package tour to three famous floating markets is also available here for any cultural consumers. � 08.00 - 17.00 (Saturday - Sunday)

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Khlong Lat Mayom Floating MarketThe market was started by the real need of the folk in Klong Lad Mayom Community to have the marketplace for their local commodities. Fresh vegetable, fruits, food and desserts by family heritage recipe as well as fine crafts are found here.� 09.00 - 15.00 (Saturday - Sunday)

Wat Saphan Floating MarketA traditional-style floating market by the canal in a calm and peaceful atmosphere of a 230-year-old historical site of the temple always welcome visitors to shop Thai food, traditional desserts, fresh vegetable and fruits in a reasonable price.� 08.00 - 14.00 (Saturday - Sunday)

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Ban Sinlapin Khlong Bang LuangA Thai colonial mansion by Bang Luang Canal is the prime site for art exhibition, performance, and activities by various artists as well as leisure space for anyone to relax, experience folk life and shop from selling boats. The highlight of the day is Thai puppet show ‘Hun Lakhon Lek’ at 14.00 every day but Wednesday. During weekends visitors can enjoy the performance both in the morning (11.00) and the afternoon (14.00).� 10.00 - 18.00 (Monday - Friday), 09.00 - 19.00 (Saturday - Sunday)� 0 2868 5279

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The Country’s Heart, Art and WisdomKoh San Chao - Taling Chan District, Bangkok, Thailand

Way to Community

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