10 Reasons To Visit Bangkok

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Bangkok, Thailand is one of the best exotic locations in the world, but why choose Bangkok over other locations. There are plenty of reasons to pick Bangkok. Here are the top ten.

1. The Food
Thai food is renowned for its spicy mixture of succulent flavors. Bangkok offers the specialties of each Thailand region within a single city. On each street corner, there is a plethora of vendor carts serving food ranging from pig brain soup to tangy coconut chicken noodle soup. Also, it is possible to find vendor carts open around the clock.

2. Hands Free Eating
Look ma no hands! With several locations around Bangkok, the “No Hands Restaurant” offers a unique dining experience. The girls at this restaurant will hand feed the guests, putting bites of food in their mouth, leaving their hands free to text or choose a new app for their phone.

3. Shopping
Bangkok offers a wide range of shopping opportunities. There are upscale stores common in the Western world such as Prada; however, the local markets offer a wide range of exotic items. The Rachadaphisek Market is open at night and offers a wide ...
... selection of real Thai merchandise. Be sure to barter at the markets.

4. Sites to see
Bangkok is a densely packed city with many famous sites to see. Be sure to visit The Temple of Dawn and the Floating Market. For a unique experience, visit Bangkok’s Forensic Museum or step back in time at Khlongs to see how people used to live in Thailand.

5. Solid Gold Statue
Housed in the Wat Traimit Temple, a gold Buddha statue has an interesting background. During renovation, the statue fell and cracked open. The renovators discovered the statue underneath was gold. The gold statue had been covered in plaster during Burmese invasions to safeguard it.

6. Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is the seat of Thailand’s government. Built in 1782, the Grand Palace is an iconic landmark, known for its outstanding and breathtaking architecture. The Temple of the Emerald Buddha features a small Buddha made from Emeralds dating back to the 14th century. It is located inside the Grand Palace’s walls.

7. Temples
Buddhism is the major religion of Thailand and plays a very important part of daily life in Bangkok. No trip to Bangkok would be complete without a trip to a temple. Remember that most temples are home to Buddhist monks. Plan to go early in the morning, when it is cooler and less crowded.

8. People
The people of Bangkok are well known for being polite and helpful. Many will be willing to serve as translators. The people are always smiling and happy. Bangkok offers a diverse selection of people from varying backgrounds to meet and learn about their lives.

9. Transportation
Traffic in Bangkok is a nightmare, but there are affordable mass transit options available. There are river taxis, canal taxis, and canal busses. One exciting option is the privately owned minibuses that are seen in flashes of green as they speed around the city and charge around street corners. These are not for the faint of heart.

10. Nightlife
Bangkok’s nightlife offers something for everyone. There are night cruises up the River of Kings for the family. All night shopping and dining make for a great evening out on the town. Of course, Bangkok is known for its Red Light district for those looking for something a little wilder.

These are just the top ten reasons, but what great reasons they are.

Author Bio:-

Gaurav is a travel writer who writes articles with special focus on finding Cheap flights, affordable vacation packages and useful saving tips on destination specifics like flights to Bangkok.