Why Choose Bangkok as your Next Holiday Destination?

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and is also known as the “City of Angels”. Throughout the year, people flock here to see the beautiful temples, museums, art galleries and shopping centres and enjoy the notorious nightlife of Bangkok.

Bangkok began as a small trading centre and port community on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River some 200 years ago. Today, Bangkok, with a population of over 9 million inhabitants, is one of the world’s biggest cities in the world. It is one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities with magnificent temples and palaces, extensive canals, a vibrant nightlife and great shopping arcades, that has something for every traveller.

Here are some of the reasons that explain why Bangkok is the most preferred tourist destination in the world.

Temples
Bangkok has innumerable attractions, entertainment options and various interesting sights and scenes. They city also serves as a religious centre of Thailand because of the presence of numerous beautiful and significant temples. These temples not only have religious significance, but also have great value as interesting attractions for tourists. Thousands of devotees and tourists visit these temples every day to get blessed and to see the intricate decorations designs that bedecked these temples.

Shopping
Bangkok is one of the world’s great shopping cities, with bargain prices, endless variety and easy access. Most tourists make a beeline for MBK, where 2000 market-like shops sell everything from suitcases to DVD rip-offs, fashion, shoes and accessories. Another famous place for shopping is the Floating Market. It is a must-see, as you sit in long tail boats as they guide you through all their wares. For upmarket shopping the Terminal 21 Mall is a must see with it stylish brand name stores and up and coming designer stalls.

Theme Parks
Bangkok theme parks are a fun way enjoy another side of Bangkok. These theme parks have been really popular among the travellers. The amusement parks such as Bangkok Planetarium, Dream World, Siam Park and Mall Ngamwongwan Water Playland offer all sorts of entertainment options for infants to teenagers. These amusement parks flaunt swimming pools, adventure rides, water sports, hobby classes and a range of restaurants offering delicious food.

Grand Palace Wat Pakeaw
The Grand Palace served as the residence of the Kings of Thailand until the mysterious death of King Ananda Mahidol in 1946. Today the palace is a major Bangkok tourist attraction. Part of the palace compound is dedicated to a royal temple, Wat Phra Kaew the most sacred temple of Thailand and home to the famous Emerald Buddha – a jade statue adorned in gold clothing.

Nightlife
Bangkok is known for its electrifying and happening nightlife. Bangkok’s nightlife includes numerous bars and discotheques. The city’s nightlife is stress-free and secure with many bars opening onto the street and tourists being able to wander and discover the hidden gems. For those who look for it there is a darker side to Bangkok’s nightlife, with many exotic bars and lady shows.

Sukhumvit
An exclusive district of Bangkok, Sukhumvit is full of bars, restaurants, shopping centres and condos for western expats. Sukhumvit is preferred by travellers looking for luxury hotels in Bangkok. Sukhumvit is well connected to the rest of the city by public transport allowing tourists to visits all of the tourist attractions ate ease. Many couples visiting Bangkok prefer staying at the boutique hotels in Sukhumvit as they are far from the hassle and crowd of the city.