Bangkok Vacation Guide & Travel Information

About Bangkok

In the midst of dynamic growth as a fast paced modern commercial center, Bangkok, Thailand manages to preserve its cultural heritage to a marked degree. The soaring roofs and gleaming spires of the Grand Palace and the city's many historic temples: Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Temple of Dawn and other shrines present the visitor with a picture of medieval Oriental wonder; as in an Eastern fairytale.

Metropolitan Bangkok covers 612 sq mi of southern Thailand, and is located in the center of the most fertile rice producing delta in the world. A network of natural and artificial canals crisscross the city. They feed to and from Thailand's hydrological lifeline, the broad Chao Phraya River, which winds through the city providing transport for passengers and cargo.

A short trip by Sky Train from the city is the popular market Chatuchak where you will find military surplus, clothing, crafts, jewelry, art work, live animals, antiques, old books..etc. Bangkok also provides a vibrant, exciting nightlife with Thai classical dance, jazz, discos, caberets, pubs, and dinner cruises. Bangkok has one of the greatest concentration of luxury hotels of any city in the world, and, as the capital of Thai cuisine, offers some of the best dining options.

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Bangkok's new Don Muang Airport international terminal, adjacent to what is now the domestic terminal, has relieved congestion and handles international passengers with modern efficiency. Thai Airways International is the national airline, and most of its flights come in and out of Don Muang. It has direct flights from the West Coast of the United States and from London, and also flies daily to Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan.

Taxis are hailed outside the arrival halls at both the domestic and international terminals. Private limousine services have air-conditioned sedans for hire from booths in the arrival halls of both international and domestic airports. Trips to town start from about $20. The Airport Bus is a convenient and inexpensive alternative with 24-hour service. The Airport Express Train runs between the Don Muang station near the airport and the central Hua Lampong Rail Station four times a day. Also, Thai Airways has a minibus service between the airport and major hotels. They depart when they are full.

Sky Train BTS : One of the most advanced type of urban railway, the Bangkok Transit System (BTS), an elevated heavy rail system running above the business district of Bangkok. Millennium, BTS offers its passengers speed and reliability and a very attractive alternative to road travel. The Sukhumvit and the Silom lines have recently been added.

By Train : Hualamphong Railway Station, the city's main station, serves most long-distance trains. Bangkok Noi, on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River, is used by local trains to Hua Hin and Kanchanaburi.

Best way to travel around Bangkok center, choose either standard air-conditioned taxis or tuk-tuk's, fast-moving three-wheeled open taxis, rather than opting to drive through the busy streets. Water taxis are a fun way to travel up the main Chao Phraya River.

Bangkok is full of attractions for all ages. Below is a list of some suggested things to do in Bangkok. You can also book some of these attractions online and save your vacation time.

Grand Palace
Bangkok’s famous palace complex was built in 1782 and features several magnificent buildings including Wat Phra Kaeo (Temple of the Emerald Buddha), which contains a beautiful Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century.

Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
This highly revered temple contains the Golden Image Buddha, which is made of solid gold and weighs approximately 5 ½ tons.

Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)
One of the oldest and largest temples in Bangkok features the famous Reclining Buddha, which is the largest in Thailand measuring more than 150 feet in length.

Temple of the Dawn (Wat Arun)
This temple is considered to be the most famous and photographed temple in Bangkok, which features a soaring 70-meter-high spire decorated with tiny pieces of colored glass and Chinese porcelain.

Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaeo)
Located inside the grounds of the Grand Palace, Thailand’s most valued temple features the magnificent Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century.

Jim Thompson House
This former home of an American named Jim Thompson, who started the Thai silk industry after World War II, houses a magnificent collection of Asian art and many unique displays.

Chatuchak Market
This weekend market, covering an area of more than 35 acres, contains 15,000 shops and stalls offering a wide range of products from household accessories and Thai handicrafts to live animals and plants.

National Museum
This eighteenth-century palace houses the largest collection of Thai art and artefacts in the country, tracing the history of Thailand and revealing the richness of Thai culture.

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