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Bankok - Thailand Hot Spots

BANKOK  -  SOME  FACTSHistorical sites like Rattanakosin Island
(central point when Bangkok was founded) are
If you visit any destination in South Eastalso worth visiting. The main symbolic places
Asia, it may be imperative that you passof Bangkok are Wat Arun on the Chao Phraya
through Bangkok. Bangkok has a strange natureRiver.
of evoking extreme sense of likes and
dislikes amongst visitors. A few seem toCross the Chao Phraya to reach Thonburi and
loathe it while many others swear that it isyou can tour the klongs to appreciate the
the most wonderful, fascinating and excitingheritage and culture of the country of
places on earth. Actually, Bangkok tends toThailand. The Vimanmek Palace, restored by
be what a particular visitor wants it to be.Queen Sirikit, made of golden teak emphasizes
Bangkok is a picture post-card haven withthe exquisite taste and oriental splendor of
beautiful pagodas, pagodas and some of theancient  Thai  royal  life.
world's finest hotels. Bangkok's renowned for
it's nightlife in the Orient with anTOURING  AROUND  BANKOK
opportunity to savor some of world's most
unique cuisines. Bangkok is a favorite andThe easier way to explore the country would
best shopping destination in South East Asia.be put up base in Bangkok and explore the
region by using the interesting and unusual
Bangkok inhabitants are known as Thais anddaytrips.
their friendly ways would flatter the
snootiest traveler. Bangkok is all in all, aAyutthaya & Bang Pa-In: This probably is the
load of fun and games and a great way tomost popular day trip from Bangkok and takes
enjoy a civilized vacation. Thailand'syou to visit the Ayutthaya (A-you-ta-ya), the
history emerges from the Bronze Age, whereasprevious and old capital of Thailand, about
Bangkok, the capital is a young city founded50 miles north of Bangkok, the current
in 1782. With a population of around 6capital. Ayutthaya has served as the second
million, 50% of them are under 30. Bangkokcapital of the Kingdom of Siam for over 400
lies on the banks of the river "Chao Phraya",years. Travellers in the past have described
a wonderful working waterway full of sampans,the glittering palaces, temples and Buddhist
wide  variety  of  boats  and  rice  barges.images depicting it as one of the most
beautiful cities on the planet. In an
Bangkok is a beautiful mix of the old and theunfortunate event the Burmese burned the
new, the modern and the ancient evident fromglories of this city in 1767. In Ayutthaya,
its skyline that comprises of Buddhistyou could hire a tuk tuk along with an
temples (wats), luxury hotels, high-riseEnglish-speaking guide to take you around the
office buildings and shopping malls making itcelebrated temples (cost could be in the
a kaleidoscope. Under the thin veneer of newrange of 250 bahts). You can also hire a
found Western influence you will find thatlong-tail boat for cruising the 12-mile Chao
the Thais are not devoid of traditionalPhraya River trip that ends at the king's
values. The sights of ubiquitous street foodsummer  palace  at  Bang  Pa-In  (300 bahts).
sellers, monks on morning begging rounds and
women stringing jasmine blossoms on threadMany such trips are available to be taken.
near wats will display the cultural heritageBangkok never ceases to amaze and so giving
of Thailand that is not lost in the arcan approximate time frame of the trip becomes
lights  of  modernity.difficult. You could get there, relax, and
see for yourself what Bangkok has to offer.
MAJOR  ATTRACTIONS  IN  BANKOKMay be you could go back when you have more
time, or to see the rest of it. The magnetism
Bangkok is packed with more attractions perof Bangkok is such that despite having been
square mile than any other city in the world.there many a time, travelers tend to come
Despite the crowds, the architecture and theback.
attractions are worth the effort to travel
and see. On the top of the list would be WatTo ensure your vacation recipe is complete,
Phra Khao and the Grand Palace foradd in that special sprinkle of a Thailand
sightseeing for half a day. This can includevacation rental. Book Thailand Vacation
the National Museum and the Wat Pho.Rentals matching your criteria. These
Chinatown, Bangkok's major attractions has avacation rentals are presented by their
unique traditional life untouched by modernowners or managers.
civilization and could be fascinating.



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