Discover Bangkok
A visit to this fascinating, vibrant and cosmopolitan city is a must when in Thailand. Bangkok will welcome you with gleaming skyscrapers as well as historical temples and luxury hotels. The past, present and future are harmonious intertwined. Visit the floating markets, ride the famous tuk-tuks, explore some of the city’s nightlife, experience the excitement of a Muay Thai boxing match or go bargain shopping. Bangkok caters to all your tastes and certainly personifies the country’s slogan “Amazing Thailand”.
Bangkok is the Orient’s most cosmopolitan city and has attractions to stimulate even the most experienced travellers. Created as the Thai capital in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty, Bangkok is a national treasure house and Thailand’s spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic centre.The city has 50 districts and has grown to span over six provinces. The main business districts and residential areas are ever expanding. The Phra Nakhon district alongside Dusit is where most governmental agencies and ministries head their offices as well as the most famous tourist attractions, such as Grand Palace, Democracy Monument, Giant Swing, Sanam Luang and other venues.
Bangkok, Thailand’s major gateway, casts an irresistible spell of enchantment. To the Thais it is Krung Thep, “City of Angels”, and you will find it is a truly magic place. Joyfully exuberant, Bangkok embraces modern development and presents a picture of rising office towers, world-class hotels and shopping malls packed with treasures of the East; like silks and gemstones. And yet amidst all this Bangkok still manages to preserve its cultural heritage to an amazing degree. The rich splendour of the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Temple of the Dawn, and other historic shrines can not be missed. The influence of the past is not limited to major monuments and it continues to colour daily life. Files of robbed monks making their early morning merit rounds, present a scene seemingly unaltered in time.
Eating
Where ever you go in Bangkok there’s no shortage of eating options. Eat in a roadside noodle stall and watch the world go by. Savour fresh seafood at a local restaurant perched over the river, enjoy exquisite food from a swish hotel restaurant overlooking the city, or take a quick snack in a shopping mall food court. Whatever you choose, and wherever you are staying, you won’t be disappointed. As there are so many restaurants, food stalls and market places to choose from, recommending places to eat is not easy.
Shopping
Bangkok is often thought of as a shopper’s paradise. There are indeed some great bargains to be made, and there is certainly a lot to choose from. A bit of advice: while there are bargains, many things, especially anything imported, is likely to be more expensive than elsewhere. Check prices of any planned major purchases at home before you leave.
Nightlife
There is no shortage of cool pubs, bars and lounges in Bangkok. Admission to the venue is generally free, with the exception of some high-end places which may ask for fees up to 600 baht. The fee usually includes one or two free drinks.
Bangkok’s vast nightlife scenes feature everything from live music, to good jazz
clubs, sleek cool bars, bouncing dance venues and of course great restaurants. Beyond souvenir shopping and bar hopping, Bangkok offers a much wider range of sophisticated entertainment such as traditional performances, Broadway scale cultural shows, or even peaceful dinner cruises down the river.
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Area
Bangkok has an area of 1,568.737 sq. km.
Climate
There are three seasons: rainy (from June to October), hot (from March to May), and cool (from November to February). The annual average temperature is about 29° C with the monthly averages ranging from 35° C in April to 26° C in December.
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