Knowing About Bangkok
You will have no problem finding hotels in Bangkok; the city will have something to suit your needs, whether you’re looking for a budget type hostel or a first class hotel. On your arrival in Bangkok you will be overwhelmed by the sky high buildings, busy highways and amount of traffic flowing through the urban sprawl that is Bangkok; however stay long enough and you will find hidden treasures in its web of streets. Amongst the chaos you will find ancient rituals, Thai temples, stunning palaces and traditional wooden houses, and then you will be pleased you took the time to get to know this wonderful and fascinating city a little better.
Once of the most striking attractions in the city and top of any tourists list is The Grand Palace, built in 1782 and once the abode of the Thai king. Within the complex are many glorious and striking palaces, Wats and monuments. To really appreciate it go early to miss the crowds and the intense heat of the mid-day sun. Wat Phra Kaew is also known as The Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Inside this temple you will find a hundred year old statue. The statue has been sculpted from a gigantic piece of jade. Wat Arun, is also called The Temple of Dawn and its elongated Khmer-style tower is decorated in minute pieces of porcelain. Known to be the oldest temple in the city is Wat Pho. This temple was constructed by King Rama I and is commonly called the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. The actual Buddha is a lengthy 46 meters long and 15 meters high, has mother of pearl inlaid feet and is gold plated.
Another attraction not to be missed if you do find yourself in Bangkok is Jim Thompson’s House. He was an American man who decided to open up a museum in order to revive Thailand\’s silk industry; in the museum you can find an interesting and stunning collection of Thai and Asian art, antiques and pottery.
Don’t miss out a voyage along the Chao Phraya River in a long-tail boat or aboard the local express ferry that goes up and down the river many times every day. Make stops at various famous landmarks and then embark again at the next stop. This is a relaxing and gentle way to avoid the traffic, the heat and in the same time see a different side of the city.
Bangkok is a great city for shopping so make sure you bring your credit card with you. There are street markets all over the city along with air conditioned department stores and local designer boutiques. Chatuchak Weekend Market has thousands of stalls to explore and you most likely be able to find whatever you are looking for here, craft items, pets, artwork, antiques, stylish clothes and tasty local delights. China Town is a hive of activity that is just like a maze, here you’ll find gold shops, fabric shops, traditional Chinese medicines and street after street of market stalls. Night-time shopping at Patpong market will provide you with all your presents to take home, souvenirs, fake brands, watches and clothes.
If you are planning on traveling for a period of time then Thailand is not the only Asian country with lots to offer. From Bangkok it is easy to take a plane to Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam and they are all fascinating places to visit. If you don’t want to fly then you can always jump on the train. You can take a train from Bangkok to many other Asian cities, travelling by train is very cheap and sleepers provide comfort and a good chance of meeting other travelers.
You will find plenty of hotels and guest houses in the cities of Asia at reasonable prices. In the main tourist destinations your alternatives ranges from a simple room with a fan to a luxurious suite at an international hotel chains. In less popular destinations your choice will be more limited but you should always be able to find clean and comfortable accommodation. If you are planning on taking a trip to Asia in the near future then take a look online for hotels in Thailand and Bangkok as well as cheap Singapore hotels.
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