Bangkok Attractions
Places And Activities You Musn't Miss in Bangkok
by: Aimee C. Barnard
Going to Bangkok for your holidays? Here are 10 must see Bangkok
attractions and must do activities in the city of of angels.
1. Get on a river taxi and see the beauty of the Chao Praya River.
A very different view of Bangkok I’ve got to say. If you’re the
adventurer, you can just jump on one at any of its terminals. Just be
fast enough as the boats ( water taxis ) hardly stop. Otherwise, book
a tour from one of the hotels by the river such as The Royal Orchid
Sheraton, Shangri la or The Peninsula.
2. Rub elbows with the locals and tourists at the Weekend market,
Chatuchak/Jatujak
It can get very hot in here but it’s an excellent place to see the wares
of Thailand. You might even find a good buy along the way. Thai (
and not so Thai ) goods available from antique furniture to fake
jeans.
3.See the wonders of the Grand Palace
All hail the Queen of England, but her Buckingham Palace is nothing
compared to this glorious work of art in the middle of Bangkok.
4.Have a Thai massage in Wat Po and if you have the time, take the
10-day Thai Massage course
If you don’t get a Thai massage in Thailand then you haven’t been to
Thailand at all. Experience this somewhat bone breaking yet de-
stressing technique right from where it originated. Or if that’s a bit
too much, go for the foot massage instead.
5.Have A Relaxing Spa At The Banyan
A relaxing spa retreat right in the middle of the city. You can choose
from a 1 hour facial treatment or if you have time to spare, have a 7
hour Banyan package and spoil yourself mad.
6.Visit the Floating Market in Bangkok
It may just be another commercial avenue for tourists to spend their
dollars, but if you go to the floating market early in the morning when
the “river-folk” are actually buying and selling goods mindless of the
tourists, then it’s a very good cultural experience.
7.Haggle at the night markets
Sure many goods are over-priced but if you know how to haggle and
how much you’re willing to pay for what you’re buying, this can be
very fun. If you go very early, just when the shops are opening, you
might even get the prices real low ( first buyers luck!)
8.Shop Till You Drop in Bangkok
Shopping is the Thai’s national past time and wherever you are in
Bangkok, you will never run out of shops to explore. You’ll find
practically everything in this City Of Angels and at very reasonable
prices to boot. For reasonable priced clothes, go to Pratunum
Market; for little trinkets, go to Yaowarat in Chinatown; for bargain
software, go to Panthip plaza, and for designer clothes, try Central
Plaza or The Emporium Shopping Center.
9.Try Thai cuisine
You’ve had Thai food in your country and I’m sure it’s good; but Thai
food cooked in Thailand, is in my opinion, just heavenly! Just be
sure to know the words, Mai Pet ( My Pet ). This means not spicy in
Thai, but you’ll probably be wondering how hot the spicy dishes are
after you’ve bit into your first chilli!
10.See An Elephant Show
I know they should be in the wild and all that…but if I were an
elephant, this humiliation of dancing in front of amused humans is
much better than the alternative which is walking on the hot streets
of Bangkok waiting for tourists to buy me a piece of sugar cane for
food. And I have to say, this is one show I enjoy. Watch out for the
baby elephants! They’re a real treat!
About The Author
Aimee C. Barnard lives for tropical holidays under the sun. To read
more about her travel experiences and island getaway tips, go to
http://www.tropical-island-vacation.net/index.html
Places And Activities You Musn't Miss in Bangkok
by: Aimee C. Barnard
Going to Bangkok for your holidays? Here are 10 must see Bangkok
attractions and must do activities in the city of of angels.
1. Get on a river taxi and see the beauty of the Chao Praya River.
A very different view of Bangkok I’ve got to say. If you’re the
adventurer, you can just jump on one at any of its terminals. Just be
fast enough as the boats ( water taxis ) hardly stop. Otherwise, book
a tour from one of the hotels by the river such as The Royal Orchid
Sheraton, Shangri la or The Peninsula.
2. Rub elbows with the locals and tourists at the Weekend market,
Chatuchak/Jatujak
It can get very hot in here but it’s an excellent place to see the wares
of Thailand. You might even find a good buy along the way. Thai (
and not so Thai ) goods available from antique furniture to fake
jeans.
3.See the wonders of the Grand Palace
All hail the Queen of England, but her Buckingham Palace is nothing
compared to this glorious work of art in the middle of Bangkok.
4.Have a Thai massage in Wat Po and if you have the time, take the
10-day Thai Massage course
If you don’t get a Thai massage in Thailand then you haven’t been to
Thailand at all. Experience this somewhat bone breaking yet de-
stressing technique right from where it originated. Or if that’s a bit
too much, go for the foot massage instead.
5.Have A Relaxing Spa At The Banyan
A relaxing spa retreat right in the middle of the city. You can choose
from a 1 hour facial treatment or if you have time to spare, have a 7
hour Banyan package and spoil yourself mad.
6.Visit the Floating Market in Bangkok
It may just be another commercial avenue for tourists to spend their
dollars, but if you go to the floating market early in the morning when
the “river-folk” are actually buying and selling goods mindless of the
tourists, then it’s a very good cultural experience.
7.Haggle at the night markets
Sure many goods are over-priced but if you know how to haggle and
how much you’re willing to pay for what you’re buying, this can be
very fun. If you go very early, just when the shops are opening, you
might even get the prices real low ( first buyers luck!)
8.Shop Till You Drop in Bangkok
Shopping is the Thai’s national past time and wherever you are in
Bangkok, you will never run out of shops to explore. You’ll find
practically everything in this City Of Angels and at very reasonable
prices to boot. For reasonable priced clothes, go to Pratunum
Market; for little trinkets, go to Yaowarat in Chinatown; for bargain
software, go to Panthip plaza, and for designer clothes, try Central
Plaza or The Emporium Shopping Center.
9.Try Thai cuisine
You’ve had Thai food in your country and I’m sure it’s good; but Thai
food cooked in Thailand, is in my opinion, just heavenly! Just be
sure to know the words, Mai Pet ( My Pet ). This means not spicy in
Thai, but you’ll probably be wondering how hot the spicy dishes are
after you’ve bit into your first chilli!
10.See An Elephant Show
I know they should be in the wild and all that…but if I were an
elephant, this humiliation of dancing in front of amused humans is
much better than the alternative which is walking on the hot streets
of Bangkok waiting for tourists to buy me a piece of sugar cane for
food. And I have to say, this is one show I enjoy. Watch out for the
baby elephants! They’re a real treat!
About The Author
Aimee C. Barnard lives for tropical holidays under the sun. To read
more about her travel experiences and island getaway tips, go to
http://www.tropical-island-vacation.net/index.html
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