Thailand’s vibrant capital city Bangkok is an exciting place to explore.
Although Thailand has much diversity to offer, with it’s jungles in the north and tropical beaches in the south, the city streets of Bangkok are the pulse of this nation. Most visitors who come here choose to explore Bangkok by day and party at night. In addition to a wide range of attractions, the city also boasts a richly varied nightlife scene. If you are looking for a different kind of holiday in one of Southeast Asia’s top destinations, it’s high time you booked yourself on any of the available cheap flights to Bangkok and discover all Thailand has to offer.
Experience the beauty of Bangkok
The best way to get to know Bangkok is by taking a boat trip along the Chao Phraya River. Tourist boats can be caught from pier 13, which is located just around the corner from Khao San Road. A number of interesting temples and other landmarks can be seen along the riverbanks as the boat slowly glides along the river, and tourist boats come complete with a guide who will point out attractions as they pass and provide a little history and other information. Many of the city’s famous attractions are located close to one of the piers, and visitors can hop off the boat any time they choose to explore attractions such as the Grand Palace, Wat Po, Wat Arun and Chinatown.
The last stop along the Chao Phraya River connects with the Skytrain, which takes visitors into the very heart of Bangkok. The Skytrain’s two main lines take passengers high above the street level, providing an interesting alternative view of the city. The two lines cross at the Siam station, which is located conveniently close to a large number of shopping centres such as MBK, Siam Paragon, Central World and the Discovery Centre.
Don’t forget the markets
People who are visiting Bangkok at the weekend can also take the Skytrain to Chatuchak Market. This vibrant weekend market boasts an enormous collection of stalls that sell everything from souvenirs to clothing and antiques and is one of the best places in the whole city to browse for bargains. A couple of picturesque parks can also be found close to Chatuchak Market, and these are great places to relax and unwind for a while. Or, if your trip allows, you can explore one of these other fabulous markets in Thailand.
And the night life?
If you’re looking for a place to let loose, go shopping, and enjoy the company of fellow travelers, head to the famous Backpacker’s Street of Khao San Road after the sun goes down. There’s no shortage of cheap food and fun-loving travelers looking to enjoy the evening.
If you have time during your stay to venture beyond Bangkok, check out our itinerary for how you can spend two weeks in Thailand, as well as other Thailand travel tips.
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