Bangkok Holidays - temples, skyscrapers and world famous nightlife
A holiday in Thailand would not be complete without experiencing the eclectic capital, Bangkok. Visiting Bangkok is enthralling, enchanting, and often exhausting, as there is so much to see and do. Bangkok is a vast metropolis, bursting with futuristic skyscrapers which tower above exotic wats (temples) old narrow streets, and 19th century wooden dwellings. Bangkok is home to over 400 temples, the world's most vibrant nightlife, a buzzing Chinatown, countless shopping malls, and many museums and galleries, centred around the famous Chao Phraya River. You will have no trouble finding accommodation while on holiday in Bangkok as the city has hundreds of hotels of all descriptions, many offering great value to western visitors. Bangkok city is served by Bangkok Airport, a half-hour car journey from the centre.
Bangkok Holidays - so many sightseeing and shopping opportunities
You may spend much of your holiday in Bangkok on the eastern bank of the Chao Phraya River. Here in the district of Rattanakosin Island you will find the exquisite Royal Grand Palace with its Temple of the Emerald Buddha known as Wat Phra Kaew. Also here is Wat Pho - the largest temple in Bangkok with a 46-meter long, gold Reclining Buddha - and the fascinating National Museum. Many Bangkok hotels are situation in this part of the city. In the neighbouring Sukhumvit Road area you will be spoilt for choice if your Bangkok holiday involves shopping as here there are many big stores, as well as the popular Jim Thompson Thai House and Suan Pakkard Palace Museum. Travelling to other parts of the city during a short Bangkok holiday can be restrained by congestion, however taking the Sky Train can overcome this.
Bangkok Holidays - gateway to perfect beaches and chilled out times
For many taking a holiday in Bangkok, the city serves merely as a stepping stone to the sublime beaches and tropical national parks Thailand has to offer. When you've had your fill of blisteringly busy Bangkok take a chilled out trip to the beaches of the south, such as Koh Pha Ngan, Krabi or the island haven of Phuket. From Bangkok it is also easy to visit Kanchanaburi and the poignant Second World War site, the Bridge over the River Kwai.
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