Bangkok is a metropolitan city and is also the capital city of Thailand. It is one of Southeast Asia\’s most thriving commercial centers. More than anywhere else in the country, Bangkok tops the list in expressing the culture\’s uncanny ability to blend the old with the new. This lends a thrilling sense of discovery to one\’s sightseeing, which is favored by nature with a good climate and adds an element of surprise when exploring what is called the orient\’s most fabled city. Bangkok embraces modern development and presents an initial picture of thrusting office towers, world-class hotels offering deluxe comforts, towering shopping plazas, restaurants serving Thailand\’s acclaimed spicy specialties and virtually every other national cuisine, and importantly the neon-lit entertainment spots.

Bangkok is one of the most frequently visited places. However, if you are planning to visit Bangkok, the city of lights and the city of culture and tradition, you must make a list of the places that you plan to visit.

If you want to have a taste of the history of Thailand, then Grand Palace is one of the places that is worth a visit. It was the former residence of a royal family and consists several temples, houses, and government offices of the olden days.

Another interesting place to visit is the Erawan shrine. This was built during the year 1950 in the honor of Brahma and his elephant, Erawan. Various traditional dances are also held in the open air.

To feel the hustle-bustle of the shopping outlets, Thewet market is the perfect place to go. It is colorful and bustling with life and series of products like pottery, plants, flowers, and Thai cuisines.

To uplift your spiritual mood, you can visit the famous temples in Bangkok, Sri Mahamariamman Temple and Wat Pho. The former features intricate and delicate carvings and sculpting of Hindu deities on the walls while the latter is a 200 year old temple. Wat Pho is noted for the majestic gold plated reclining Buddha, which is 46 meters long and 15 meters high. It is also adorned with mother of pearl inlaid feet, which is three meters long.