Bangkok is situated in central Thailand
on the Chao Phraya River Delta starting
life as 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 powerhouse
tropical Bangkok enjoys one of the
world's steamiest climates it's also one
of the world's hottest to 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
the 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 cruel temp 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
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 what PO home of the
reclining Buddha be sure to admire the
statues feet inlaid with 108
mother-of-pearl symbols which symbolized
the Buddha then drop coins into the 108
bronze bowls for blessings and good
fortune the Tai attention to detail
you'll see in the temples spills out
into Bangkok's daily life each year
during the festival of like Earth all
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 locals so calm and
good-natured even when the monsoonal
waters occasionally rise Thailand is a
country of great traditions even the
simplest acts are done with skill and
grace especially its culinary arts from
the 5-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
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 Thai nightlife is
legendary for a great night out head to
Cal Sun Road for over 20 years
Cal Sun Road has been a major
backpackers hub a great place to pick up
vacation tips and to party with
travellers from all over the globe while
Bangkok is a complete destination in
itself other treasures like just beyond
the city an hour's journey to the north
lies the ancient I capital of ayutthaya
rent a bicycle and spend a day exploring
the network of ruins of this once great
city
for a completely different experience
head self and explored the nightlife in
the seaside resort town of Pattaya
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 a pass through do
as the Angels do and stay a while in
Bangkok
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