Bangkok is the capital city of the Southeast Asian nation of Thailand. It is a highly westernised and modern city with a population estimated at over 11 million. Located 14 degrees north of the equator, Bangkok has a climate that encourages the growth of flowering shrubs and trees creating beautiful scenic natural views. Bangkok is the perfect blend of Western and Eastern cultures, and travellers can expect to find a contrast of trendy nightclubs and temples taken care of by saffron-robed monks in this city. Here are a few reasons why you should visit Bangkok, Thailand.
Rattanakosin island is one of the city's older districts and is the home of most of Bangkok's sight seeing locations. All travellers to Bangkok must pay a visit to Rattanakosin island if they want to experience the best of the city in one place.
For followers of Buddhism a visit to Bangkok will be a great experience owing to the Buddhist temples in the regions. The three most visited temples of this district are Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn), The Grand Palace, featuring Wat Phra Kaew (The Temple of the Emerald Buddha), Wat Pho, the place where of the world's largest reclining Buddha and a famed massage school are located.
Bangkok also has a number of museums that feature the country's rich history, culture, and arts. The Bangkok Dolls Museum and Museum of Thai Pharmacy are two museums that offer interesting learning experiences for free. Visitors who are travelling with children should not fail to pay a visit to the Bangkok Dolls Museum, which the kids are sure to enjoy.
The Sukhumvit area is known for its shopping malls and markets. Compared to Western standards, prices are relatively cheap and bargaining is expected and required. Visitors will enjoy shopping in Bangkok as they would be able to purchase beautiful clothes, handbags, sandals, souvenirs and handicrafts for excellent prices here.
Bangkok also has a rich and vibrant nightlife and travellers are sure to enjoy a visit to the many clubs or restaurants in the city after a hard day of sightseeing and shopping.
The majority of Bangkok's residents speak Thai, and most of the signs are written in Thai script. If you do not speak the language, it is advisable to take a local guide with you while travelling or buy or tourist's phrasebook to help you as the number of fluent English speakers in the city is few and asking for directions can prove to be a bit of a challenge. Travellers are advised to bring maps with them and a calling card showing the address of their hotel, which they can present to the driver of their vehicle.
Paul writes about Bangkok travel and culture and about Amsterdam culture and travel.
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