Who does not know the capital of Thailand, a city that half of the world's population has already visited, however, passing through - on the way to the best seaside resorts. The second half is awaiting a meeting with the metropolis.
Walking around Bangkok is an opportunity to discover a mysterious exotic world, where everything amazes: attractions, cuisine, and traditions.
Such different walks in Bangkok
Thousands of excursion routes exist in the capital, the main ones are concentrated in the following areas of the city:
- the island of Rattanakosin, the name of which is translated as "The Supreme Jewel";
- Chinatown, full immersion in Chinese culture and history;
- Silom, where architectural masterpieces of modern architects are collected;
- Siam Square, Bangkok's shopping district for shopaholic tourists.
Top 10 attractions in Bangkok
Royal routes
Such excursions exist in Thailand both literally and figuratively. The opening of the city begins for many tourists from the residence of the great Thai monarchs, the so-called Grand Royal Palace. It was built in the traditional historical style of Thailand, around a magnificent park planted, as it should be. One of the highlights of the excursion is the inspection of Lac-Muang, a gigantic ritual swing set near the palace complex.
The second most popular among guests of Bangkok is the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. The deity sits on a golden altar, surprises travelers with the craftsmanship and precious materials that the ancient creators used in their work.
If you set yourself the task of visiting all the iconic places of Bangkok, for example, temple complexes, and inspecting one object a day, then a year will not be enough. By themselves, Thai temples are amazing structures, richly decorated and striking with a variety of Buddha statues. Their stunning names also attract, as you can miss the Temple of the Dawn or the Marble Temple.
Bangkok is not only bustling streets and squares filled with people of all skin colors and speakers of different languages. The capital of Thailand is a historical and cultural center, a temple of science and art, a city-museum and a repository of the country's museum treasures. And tourists, tired of the noise and din of the metropolis, continue their walks with pleasure, but this time around the outskirts of the ancient capital of Siam, where many discoveries await them.
