By Tejaswi Vijinigiri
● 14 Feb 19
Destinations
Bangkok is a fabulous place to visit that has plenty to see and do. Most of the attractions in Bangkok not only reflect the Thai culture but also refreshes your holiday with an unusual edge. Visiting Bangkok for the first time? Then get ready for an experience like never before. Well, then to get the feel of “Just Wow!”, your first step should definitely be listing out the most important places to visit during your stay. Here is the list of top-class tourist places that are marked on every tourist’s checklist – check them out:
Lumpini Park is pure getaway for recreation and relaxation. Come early in the morning or in the evenings and explore the city’s green space at Lumpini Park. A truly stunning spectacle, of reds, pinks and purples all around. For more fun, join the retirees practicing tai chi – Chinese Martial Art and traditional fan dancing. Keep an eye out for roving monitor lizards. Although they are not very dangerous, keep your distance from them. For a true “Walk In The Woods” experience you must not miss this place.
Out of a number of floating markets of Bangkok, Damnoen Saduak can be a great place to spend a few hours leisurely. This market is the oldest floating markets in Bangkok and offers vividly colorful scenes everywhere. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is also a foodie haven. Feed and feast on an array of colorful tropical fruits,coconut sugar candy, prawns, sticky rice, and more of delicious local food while taking a ride on a boat through the market. You can enjoy the fullest only if you be an early bird. This is because it’s not very difficult for crowds to roll in at this place.
Grand Palace is well-known for its beautiful architecture. This sacred place is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. The Grand Palace is an expansive complex of an array of buildings which includes ancient halls, gardens, courtyards, libraries, galleries, and temples. The impressive interior of the Palace with intricate detailing makes the palace stand as one of the finest examples of Traditional Thai Architecture.
Chao Phraya river is the topmost attraction of Bangkok. Traveling along the banks of Chao Phraya River is the best way to explore Bangkok’s most noteworthy attractions. Escape the city crowds, traffic and head to Chao Phraya River to enjoy breathtaking city attractions while cruising. For the first-time visitors, it could be quite confusing while choosing the boat category. But, fret not you have a lot of guides available at the place who can help you understand the tour details.
Shopping must be high on the agenda of most of the visitors. On that note, Bangkok Chinatown is a must-see destination for shopaholics and also foodies. Nothing could beat this place in whole Bangkok for experiencing mesmerizing street life, art galleries, bars, food and restaurants. This place is pretty exotic tightly packed with market stalls and incredible selection of street food. When the night falls, the pleasingly chaotic area reaches to a next level with a throbbing energy everywhere. Walk to explore & taste local cuisines, and shop all the way along. Don’t miss the most important Chinatown Gate which sits right in the middle of Odeon Circle – perfect spot for Instagram.
Immerse yourself in a world full of fascinating freshwater species and many more exotic marine creatures at Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World. For families with kids, this place checks off all the boxes to enjoy the day with fun-filled experiences. Head down to the basement of Siam Paragon, Bangkok – and there you find the one of the world’s largest aquarium. Being exposed to a great number of aquatic species just makes your visit to Bangkok more fun.
If your heart’s still pounding for more Shopping, then nothing could be a better choice than the Chatuchak Market. Food, art, clothing, antiques, accessories, souvenirs and what not? You have everything here, for you to buy anything that your heart desires. Don’t be shy to haggle. You can really get a lot of the items found in here at half the quoted prices. So good luck with your haggling techniques. Chatuchak Weekend Market is open Saturday and Sunday only from 9.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. The earlier you get there, the higher will be the chances to bag the best stuff.
Also, well known as “Temple of the Reclining Buddha”, Wat Pho is Bangkok’s most attractive temples. If you like stupas and want to wander around the cultural side of the city, then this is the right place for you. The 46 meters long gold plated Reclining Buddha is the highlight of the place. Probably you’ll never be able such a huge artwork of massive sizes anywhere else in the world. Take a walk around the temples to experience simply breathtaking scenery.
Did you already fall in love with Bangkok? Well, that’s just the beginning. You will see more when you make your visit to the place. Visit Bangkok and share what you liked or didn’t like about Bangkok. We are all ears and we’d love to hear your stories!
Tejaswi Vijinigiri
Whether it is sharing her expertise or simply sharing what’s on her mind she always finds her way to express her passion through her writings. Having born with a _travel bug_ she loves to share what she has learned all along her life and tell people - “How can one live better?”
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