Bangkok is situated in central Thailand
on the cha praya River delta starting
life is a small Trading Post in the 15th
century today the Thai capital is home
to over 8 million people and is a
Southeast Asian financial and political
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Powerhouse tropical Bangkok enjoys one
of the world's steamiest climates it's
also one of the world's Hott travel
destinations judged on criteria like
culture attractions Cuisine shopping and
value for money Bangkok repeatedly wins
the highest travel awards for world's
best
city Bangkok is a kaleidoscope of
contrasts that charms and assaults the
senses
simultaneously and it's these contrasts
between the old and the new the
energetic and the Serene that keep
Travelers coming back Bangkok is also
known as Kung the City of
Angels first timers confronted with this
steamy sprawling Metropolis might wonder
where all the angels are but they're
here watch The Gentle gestures of the
people and you'll begin to
understand at the city's heart lie its
River and
canals climb aboard a longtail boat to
to experience the city from the cool of
its Waters then hop off at one of the
many temples which line the river one of
the most important is watp home of the
reclining Buddha be sure to admire the
statue's feet inlaid with 1008 mother of
pearl symbols which symbolize the Buddha
then drop coins into the 108 bronze
bowls for blessings and good
fortune the tie attention to detail
you'll see in the temple
spills out into bangkok's daily life
each year during the Festival of lyer
thong ties gather to create incredibly
decorative offerings for the water
Spirits releasing these offerings
represents the letting go of anger and
negative thoughts perhaps that's what
keeps bangkok's locals so calm and
good-natured even when the monsoonal
waters occasionally
rise Thailand is a country of great
Traditions even the simp acts are done
with skill and Grace especially its
culinary
arts from the five-star to the funky
there are over 50,000 places to eat in
Bangkok but if you're a foodie in search
of paradise you'll find it on bangkok's
streets many Travelers come to Bangkok
just for the street food and it's a
bargain and while some come to eat
others come to shop
at times it seems the entire city is one
gigantic Street Market from Fabrics to
spices handicrafts to clothing Bangkok
is a Shopaholic
Heaven Central to the time mindset is
the word Sanuk which means fun Tha night
life is
legendary for a great night out head to
csan Road for over 20 years calan Road
has been a major Backpackers hub
a great place to pick up vacation tips
and to party with travelers from all
over the
globe while Bangkok is a complete
destination in itself other Treasures
lie just beyond the
city an hour's Journey to the north lies
the ancient Thai capital of
auta rent a bicycle and spend a day
exploring the network of ruins of this
once great City
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for a completely different experience
head south and explore the nightlife in
the seaside resort town of
Paya Bangkok is just a short flight away
from some of the world's best Beach
Island jungle and cultural destinations
but don't just stop over or pass through
do as the Angels do and stay a while in
Bangkok
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