What to do in Bangkok
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Bangkok, so far is the best city i have ever visited. Having a population of over 6 million is one of the biggest cities in the world. Its heavy traffic congestion, intense heat and naughty nightlife do not immediately give visitors a warm welcome. So the first impression can be misleading. Some people also call Bangkok as the “Sin City”. But on the other side it has some of the magnificent temples and palaces, a vibrant night life and a great shopping that has something for every traveler. Also great transport arrangement – BTS/MRT/Taxis/Tuktuk/Bikers/Ferry. Every people is passionate about what they are doing. They respect tourist, unlike other countries where people are only interested in making money from them. For Bangkok Pics: Click here
An Overview of the places to see in Bangkok:
1) Siam Paragon
It is also called the “Pride of Bangkok”. It is the largest shopping mall i have ever seen. It is a one stop shopping destination. Easily connected via BTS. Take BTS and get down at Siam Station. One can enter the mall directly from here. Apart from shopping many other things are also here: Madame Tussauds Museum, Underwater World, Paragon Cineplex, Blu O and many more. Food Court is a must visit. It defines the actual meaning of the word “luxury.”
2) Wat Traimit
WAT TRAIMIT ,home to the one of the world’s largest solid gold , Buddha statue.It is 3.98 m high 3.13 m wide and weighing 5 tonnes made fully of Gold. Not connected via BTS. It is at the Junction of Traimit, Yaowarat and Charoen Krung Roads. Just across from the main entrance is the Odeon Circle and Chinatown Bangkok. Its a must visit Temple.
3) Wat Pho
WAT PHO , worlds most famous Reclining Buddha Statue.It is one of the Bangkok temples dating back to the 17th Century. King Rama 1 expanded the Temple when Bangkok was established as a Capital of Thailand. It is almost 50 m in length covered in Gold Leaf. The Buddha’s feet are 3 meters long.I will say a must visit place. To keep our shoes they will provide us a bag which we have to keep in our hand only. They will also be providing free Mineral Water. In the temple premises many food joints are available , so need to worry about that.Next door to the Grand Palace you’ll find the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho). Its open everyday, from 8am to 5pm, with a break from 12-1pm. Entrance is 50THB.
4) Grand Palace
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It is probably the most visited and remembered landmark of Thailand. Its a must visit place. Construction started in 1782 during the reign of King Rama 1. Entrance is 500THB. Open daily from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm. The easiest and the most comfortable way to get here is to take BTS to Saphan Takshin Station. From there take a Chao Phraya River Express Boat to Chang Pier. And then it’s a short walk from to the Grand Palace Main Entrance. Recommended length of visit: 3-4 hrs.
5) Khao San Road( Backpackers Paradise)
Whoever visiting Bangkok this should be in the list. This place is like a totally different Bangkok city what you will get to see in Sukhumvit. It has different names: Backpackers Paradise , Travelers Mecca etc. In the former times this street was the major Bangkok Rice Market. Now from the last 20 yrs it has developed into a world famous place for travelers. Here everything is cheap. From Hotels to food to shopping. One of the most important thing : This is the only place in Bangkok City where you will get a large varieties in Vegetarian Food. Its a great place to meet fellow travelers and make new friends. It is located 1 km to the north of Grand Palace. Best time to visit is in the evening. Also at last you will get to know why it is called Backpackers Paradise.
Chatuchak weekend market(Jatujak Market) is the largest Market in Thailand and one of the largest weekend market in the world. It spread across 27 acres altogether 15,000 booths selling goods from every part of Thailand. Its must visit place on weekend. Open from 6am to 6pm. The best way to reach here is by BTS to Mo Chit Station. After getting down just follow the crowd and will come to know that you have reached. Recommended length of Visit: 4-5 Hrs. Previously only local people use to shop from here, but now it has become the must visit tourist and shopping destination in Bangkok. You can shop everything from here whatever you want.
7) Damnoen Saduk Floating Market
Floating Market is a must visit when someone is in Bangkok. Its nearby just 110 Km. Only 2 hrs away from Bangkok. Its a half day tour. No entry fees for it. Best time to visit between 8-9 am. After that it will be crowded. Recommended length of Visit: 2-3 hrs. Fruit and Vegetables are the main attraction. Also you will get to see many traditional stuff. People are selling foods on both side of the canal. It is not necessary that you need to go in boat, one can also walk around this place. I bought one water proof wall painting of this market. You will get to see many varieties of food. But the most important is that how will you reach here from Bangkok and what will be the total cost of it. Click here to know more(How to go and what to do). For Pics: Click Here
8) Tiger temple, Kanchanaburi
Its a small village/province nearby Bangkok. Just 2.5 hrs drive. Its a full day tour . Open from 12.00 to 03.15pm. Entry fees is 600THB. Recommended length of visit: 4-5 hrs. Tiger temple or Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua, is a Theravada Buddhist temple in western Thailand founded in 1994 as a forest temple and sanctuary for wild animals, among them the major once are tiger mainly Indochinese Tigers. From 2002 onwards it become famous among tourist, it has become a must visit tourist destination. People are visiting here in large numbers from all over the world. There are many programs that is being run for tourist right from feeding the cub to playing with the fully grown tigers in Canyon. There is also a Question and Answer session where in the English Guy will answer all your question related with this Temple and ongoing work. Click here to know more(How to go and what to do). For Pics: Click Here
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