00:28Up next on Going Beyond, we'll experience the sight of 100 ancient temples and pagodas
00:45located in one place. So we'll also learn how to cook Tom Young, a type of hot and sour Thai soup.
00:54I like it. And enjoy a Thai street massage.
00:59More than anything else, Thailand's capital is a huge...
01:26noisy and never-ending traffic jam.
01:33Because of the city's size, you will need to drive around quite a lot to see it all.
01:40Which may be hazardous for a tourist.
01:47The first thing that comes to mind is to hire a cab. But don't rush this idea.
01:49Even though taxis are one of the cheapest options in Bangkok, you will most certainly spend most of your time being stuck in congestion.
01:56Which is why taxi fares are inexpensive.
02:03You can hire a moped, of course. But because of the chaos on the roads and reckless drivers who often break traffic regulations, you'll probably end up regretting your choice.
02:10As an option, you could get on a bus.
02:17It's not very comfortable. There's no air conditioner, but it's fun. Why not?
02:24But waiting for it could be a stretch.
02:31As buses run every 30 minutes, and unless you wish to exercise your patience, you might turn your attention to tuk-tuks.
02:38A tuk-tu-tuk is a kind of rickshaw or motor tricycle powered by a gasoline engine with an open cabin for passengers.
02:53Many tourists visiting me have a bus.
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03:07Many tourists visiting Bangkok prefer this means of transportation.
03:11Let's go.
03:12Vamos.
03:13The name tuk-tuk was invented by the locals because of the sound produced by the engine during a ride.
03:23Even though tuk-tuk is not the safest transport in Bangkok, it's highly popular among tourists.
03:31Anyway, it's very beautiful, so it's worth to try it.
03:34As it can maneuver through traffic just like a moped.
03:41So, get ready for a chore ride like no other.
03:45Bangkok has an extensive water transport system.
03:46Another excellent way to avoid traffic jams.
04:06The city is located on the Chao Praia river delta.
04:07The river meanders through the city and flows into the river.
04:08The city is located on the Chao Praia river delta.
04:09The river meanders through the city and flows into the Gulf of Thailand.
04:16While Bangkok's many canals, similar to a metro network, are crossed by the river.
04:17The city is located on the Chao Praia river delta.
04:31The river meanders through the city and flows into the Gulf of Thailand.
04:38While Bangkok's many canals, similar to a metro network, are crossed by water buses, transporting daily about 50,000 people to their destinations.
04:53Because of the canals, Bangkok is often compared to Venice.
05:00Moreover, a trip across the Chao Praia is an excellent way to see the city from within and to feel its energy.
05:08Just look at these modern glittering skyscrapers.
05:13And here, just a few blocks away, you'll enter an entirely different world.
05:19Next to skyscrapers, there are old fashioned huts made of half rotten wood and run down concrete.
05:27And there are temples wherever you cast an eye.
05:31Let's get off the water bus and walk closer to them.
06:01Inhabitants of Bangkok are quite superstitious.
06:18And more than anything, they're scared of evil spirits.
06:31To ward them off, locals build temples, including those inside trees.
06:44To see the biggest cluster of temples, we head for the Grand Palace.
06:50I'm going to see the most famous place in Bangkok, the Grand Palace.
06:54The palace complex has a combined area of 218,000 square meters.
07:07Surrounded by four walls, almost two kilometers long, and hosts more than 100 temples and pagodas.
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