Introducing Bangkok
They call it the City of Angels, but it’s better known as The City That Never Sleeps. With bright lights and skyscrapers, lavish hotels and rooftop restaurants, it’s everything a luxury seeker can ask for. On the flipside, it’s home to countless temples and clings to tradition with its floating markets, quirky night bazaars and its incredible street food culture. Whatever it is that you want to do, Thailand’s bustling capital will have something to wow you with. A great destination for families, couples and groups alike.
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Highlights of Bangkok
Grand Palace
One of the city’s more famous structures, Grand Palace is a complex of striking buildings including the well-known Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Phra Maha Prasat Buildings, the Chakri Maha Prasat Buildings and the Siwalai Gardens.
Wat Arun
Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple in the Bangkok Yai district on the edge of the Chao Phraya River. Wat Arun derives its name from the Hindu god Aruna and is best experienced at sunrise / sunset when the light reflects against the temple.
Khao San Road
To experience Bangkok’s famous nightlife, head to Khao San Road where you’ll find everything from cheap beer and karaoke lounges to night shopping and tasty street eats.
Rot Fai Market
If you only have time to check out one night market, make it the Rot Fai Market – the best and the original. Lit up with its multi-coloured stalls, it’s a shopping experience like no other.
Golden Buddha
Another famous landmark is the Golden Buddha, a gold statue located inside the temple of Wat Traimit and weighing up to 5.5 tons in total.