Thailand

Bangkok – The city of Angels

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City of angels, great city of immortals, magnificent city of the nine gems, seat of the king, city of royal palaces, home of gods incarnate, erected by Vishvakarman at Indra’s behest.

Bangkok is a city full of contrasts, since it combines traditional and contemporary life. You can see, at the same time magnificent skyscrapers and marvelous hotels and in the next corner small open markets and little ordinary houses. It used to be a small merchant center but know it is a world famous tourist destination with 400 ancient temples and a unique culture that will capture your heart.

Bangkok is well known for its cultural land marks, for its street life, as well as its red-light districts.

What you have to visit in the city of Angels:

  1. The great Palace and Wat Phra Kaew: Two holy monument that inspire respect with unique beautiful architecture emphasizing in the details. Meet the Great Buddha all made by emerald.
  2. Wat Arun: One of the most well known Southeast monument with the imposing Bell Towers is Wat Arun. In addition to its beauty, this temple symbolizes the birth of the Rattanakosin period and the founding of the new capital after Ayutthaya fell.
  3. Floating markets: Visit one of the beautiful full of colors, floating market and have an authentic Thai experience becoming one with the locals.
  4. Flower market and Roi Fai market: explore the treasures of the city by buying local products and tasting the flavors from the locals who offer their hospitality with their heart and smile.
  5. Boat Trip in the Chao Phraya river: enjoy a small cruise in the water of Chao Phraya waters and admire the shiny temples and the luxury hotels along with the non-stop river taxi.
  6. Day trips: Book one of the organized day trips and visit the ancient city of Nakhon Pathom and historical city Phetchaburi with the colorful temples.

Royal palaces and several museums also constitute its major historical and cultural tourist attractions. Shopping and dining experiences offer a wide range of choices and prices. The city is also famous for its dynamic nightlife. Although Bangkok’s sex tourism scene is well known to foreigners, it is usually not openly acknowledged by locals or the government..

When To visit: From November until the end of February is the ideal period Thailand since it rains less and the temperature is not too hot.

Climate: Like most of Thailand, Bangkok has a tropical savanna climate.
September is the wettest month and the rainy season lasts until October.

Last but not least: Do not forget to try the Thai Massage, a world famous massage experience that will relief your body for anxiety and stress and will rejuvenate your soul.

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