In the past, the canals in Bangkok were an extremely important form of public transport in the city. Although they are no longer the main form of public transport in the city, they are still used as a tourist attraction as it is a nice way to discover the historic centre of the city and see some of the most outstanding buildings such as temples and palaces which have become the true symbols of the Bangkok.
The most popular methods of sailing the canals are by water taxi or ferry.