Bangkok is situated in central Thailand
on the Chao Phraya 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
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 Thai attention to detail
you'll see in the temples spills out
into Bangkok's daily life each year
during the festival of light 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 arise
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 Thai
mindset is the word Sanuk which means
fun Thai nightlife is legendary for a
great night out head to khao san road
for over 20 years
khao san road his
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 like just beyond
the city an hour's journey to the north
lies the ancient I capital of aut our
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 explore 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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