| Featured City: bangkok | Have you ever heard of "The City of Angels"? Do you want to see a colorful mix of traditional east and modern west? Then what about an intoxicating mixture of sacred temples and skyscrapers? Do you want to visit the coolest city in the east that offers the best exotic massage parlors, aromas, glittering Buddha as well as international cuisines, hotels and legendary nightlife? They are all in Bangkok. Don't wait any more, just come and make sure you have enough camera film! The most vibrating and fascinating city in South East Asia is extending its warm welcome to all of you!
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. It is a spectacular city of infinite layers. There is so much fun to reveal one layer after another but actually impossible to finish in a lifetime. Bangkok is a big jewel shining in the east with highly efficient mass transit, ornate temples, majestic palace grounds, traditional Thai massage, high-end department stores and maybe the best accommodation. Here you can soak up the history by discover legendary temples and magnificent Grand Palace, cruise down the river and canals, or cycle around hidden trails. When traveling in Bangkok, do remember that Buddha images are regarded as sacred no matter large or small and photograph-taking is not allowed for fear that might indicate a lack of respect. Head is considered as the highest part of the body and don't touch anyone there and don't point your foot at anything.
Bangkok is a tropical city that makes it pretty warm throughout the year! The year in Thai is divided into three seasons: the cool, hot, and rainy season that in the eye of westerners are: hot, really hot, and really hot and wet. Though the most celebrated festivals ¨CSongkran is in April, but forget it for the especially hot and sticky weather hard to stand. Then the best time to come is from October till February.
With so many marvelous places to visit, the absolute must-must ¨Csee is The Royal Grand Palace ¨Ca dazzling temple that quite unique from anywhere else in the world with inspiring architecture, glittering decoration, thousands of pieces of colored glass and pottery adorn stunning structures glided in gold. It is a part of the capital's heart and soul which plays an important part in Buddhist tradition. A deep reverence for the Royal Family lies in every Thai's heart. So be aware to dress neatly and appropriately in all temples. Forget your favorite shorts, hot pants, spaghetti straps, etc. Early morning is the best time to visit which means cooler and less crowded.
For you to make the most of Bangkok, you must take a romantic dinner cruise or simply chilling out with a view-float. Some of the most revered temples, warehouse, old wooden house, and even excellent five star hotels are standing along the riverbanks. Much of Bangkok's history has a very tight relation along the banks of the Chao Phraya River and The Klongs which offer different glimpse of this charming city. Hire a long-tailed boat or book a private boat with a tour guide you will understands this city better especially at sunset and be prepared to be overwhelmed by the reverend temples beautiful lit against the night sky.
Are you ready to go shopping in such an exotic city? Hone your bargaining skills with a smile and let's head for specific streets and areas for a good shopping. Do remember bargain is vital and first browsing to compare prices and quality in cool understated interiors, boutiques, Chinatown, flea markets, antique shops, handicraft centers, flower markets and then venturing into buying what you like.
Here you can not only have a taste of most carefully prepared Thai's traditional cuisine, but also an extraordinary variety of any popular food in the world like Italian, Japanese.
One of the greatest pleasures in traveling is to have a comfortable sleep after an exciting but tiring day. We help to offer you the best accommodations just about every type, size or fee that guiding you through various hotels with authentic and reliable information.
There is something really wonderful in the Hotel of Banyan Tree Bangkok ---Bangkok Vertical Marathon-a competition to climb to the pinnacle of Thailand's tallest hotel---takes place here. Its motto is "No obstacle is too remote if you have the passion and willpower to succeed".
Menam Riverside is famous for its spectacular and charming views of the river and Bangkok metropolitan area.
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