Bangkok Thailand


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Bangkok Thailand
Splash all the vibrant hues on a glass & concrete, and out pops a unique amalgamation of ethnic culture and dazzling skyscrapers. A place where tradition coexists in total harmony with economic development. Malls, marts, spas, luxury hotels, glamorous nightlife and more define Bangkok. Wealthiest and the most populated, Bangkok is also the capital of Thailand. Originally called Krung Thep, this city of Angles was constructed in 1782 by King Rama I.

Bangkok has innumerabletourist attractions ranging from distinct Museums on diverse topics to intricately carved temples, mansions, immaculate gardens, zoos and national parks.
A few famous Museums are as follows:
- Royal Barge National Museum
- Ancient City - worlds largest outdoor museum
- Vimamnek Mansion Museum -world's largest golden teak building
- National Gallery Museum


Seeing is believing and unless you have a look at these exotic temples your visit to Thailand will be incomplete. Some of the world famous temples are:
- Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaeo
- Wat Saket and The Golden Mountain
- Wat Suthat and 'The Giant Swing -
- Wat Benchamabophit (The Marble Temple)


Bangkok has a huge choice for wining and dining. You can choose from a variety of Thai delicacies or tantalize your palate with an assortment of dished from around the world. Some of the famous joints are as follows:
- Zub Zip
- Bed Supper Club
- Baan Kanitha

Bangkok's glittering nightlife is world famous. This City Of Angles with its notorious nightlife boasts of some of the most renowned beer bars, go-go bar strip Patpong. Some other well known night joints are Vertigo, Sirocco, Thong Lor etc. Bangkok also has many Hippie hangouts and also an active gay nightlife scenario.

A variety of accommodation is available here, from the low budgeted guesthouses and motels to the exquisite rooms in a five star hotels. While Khao San Road represents a backpacker city, Sukhumvit Road has hotels for all budgets. Bangkok also showcases some of the world famous hotels like:
- Banyan Tree Bangkok
- The Oriental, Bangkok
- The Peninsula Bangkok


Often marketed as a shopper's fantasy, Bangkok can fulfill all your desires. From cheap stoles to exquisite Swarovski, from Gucci, Hugo Boss to Porsche Design here you can start your spree with the Chatuchak (Kampaengpet Road) weekend market, Suan Lum Night Bazaar and graduate on to Siam Paragon, Ocean World, Jim Thompson, River City Shopping Complex for antiques, Pantip Plaza (computer Mall). Do not in any circumstances forget to visit Bangkok's floating market- Damnoen Saduak.



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