Bangkok
As the political, economic, cultural, culinary, and spiritual capital
of Thailand, Bangkok features both old-world charm and modern
convenience, at times served up in an apparently chaotic manner, but
always with a gracious smile.
Invariably, every Thailand holiday includes a visit to the
kingdom’s capital city, Bangkok, or Krung Thep, “the city of angels” as
it is known to its inhabitants. Many tourists who travel to Bangkok are
immediately overwhelmed by the sheer size of the city and the vast
number of attractions Bangkok has to offer. Indeed there is a wide
variety of Bangkok sightseeing opportunities spanning more than two
centuries of rapid development following the city’s founding in 1782 by
King Rama I, the first king of the present Chakri dynasty. Since that
auspicious date, Bangkok has swelled to a cosmopolitan, 21st century
city of more than ten million inhabitants. While the immensity of the
city and its bustling streets can be intimidating at first, those who
spend some time in Bangkok are quickly enamored by the myriad of
attractions Bangkok contains, from exotic temples, which underscore
Thailand’s strong Buddhist history, to modern shopping malls, which make
shopping an integral part of any Bangkok holiday. Bangkok features
attractions guaranteed to please visitors either simply passing through
the city or spending their entire Thailand holiday in Bangkok. Nearly
every Bangkok holiday includes a visit to Thailand’s Grand Palace,
arguably the premier Bangkok sightseeing attraction. Situated in the
heart of Bangkok’s Rattanakosin Island, the gleaming spires of the Grand
Palace are conveniently located nearby Bangkok’s most spectacular
temples, including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaeo), the
Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), and Wat Pho, which features an enormous
reclining Buddha and was home of the first Thai massage school in the
kingdom. These iconic destinations are top attractions to all visitors
who travel to Bangkok looking to appreciate Thailand’s unique cultural
traditions. In fact, there are more than 400 functioning Buddhist
temples throughout the city and it’s not uncommon when you travel in
Bangkok to spot saffron robed monks collecting morning alms or traveling
throughout out the city, including along the Chao Phraya, the “River of
Kings”, which passes alongside the Temple of the Dawn. The winding Chao
Phraya is connected by numerous canals from which Bangkok has earned
its nickname the “Venice of the East”; when you travel around Bangkok, a
cruise on the Chao Phraya, a visit to a floating market, or an
exploration of the cities “back alley” canals (khlongs) are themselves
unique Bangkok attractions. Other historical and cultural Bangkok
sightseeing ‘must sees’ include the National Museum, Vimanmek Mansion,
and Suan Pakkad Palace, all of which either house fine art or are
national treasures in their own right. Beyond Bangkok’s historical
district, there are plenty of other attractions that make a Bangkok
holiday both enjoyable and memorable. The downtown districts along Silom
and Sukhumvit Roads have a convenient electric rail system, including
an elevated sky-train and underground subway, that have made travel in
Bangkok both easy and enjoyable. Connecting hotels directly to shopping
malls and traditional markets, such as Mah Boon Krong Center and
Chatuchak (JJ) weekend market, the MRT and BTS systems have literally
elevated Bangkok shopping to world-class status. Of course, no Thailand
holiday is complete without experiencing Thailand’s vibrant nightlife.
Whether, the purpose of your Thailand holiday is to immerse yourself in
Thailand’s unique culture or simply to splurge in Bangkok shopping
malls, when you travel to Bangkok you are guaranteed a fascinating
experience of both old-world charm and modern convenience and luxury.
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