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Thursday, June 16, 2011

The Roads To Bangkok

Chao Phraya, the river that divides Bangkok, is probably the main attraction of this city. With a water taxi or water bus is up and down the river berlalulintas this solid, we can go anywhere to achieve goals important tourism Bangkok.

Grand Palace, for example, also located on the banks of the Chao Phraya. If you want to visit here, be sure not to wear shorts and dress appropriate. Sleeveless shirt is also prohibited. This is the "home" the King, so the protocol and security rules are strictly enforced here. Grand Palace is one of the destinations that should not be missed in Bangkok.

Next to the Grand Palace there is a Buddhist temple called Wat Phra Kaew. In this temple there are statues of Buddha made ​​of emerald (a kind of dark olive-green jade).



A short walk, we can also reach Wat Po with Buddha statues stretched (Reclining Buddha) of the largest gold around the world. In addition to visiting the beautiful temples and statues, many tourists who come here to feel the pleasure of a massage at the massage school in the courtyard of this temple. Hence the famous massage technique called Temple Massage.


Back across the Chao Phraya, in the direction opposite the Grand Palace there is a another temple, Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn). Pagodanya tall, with a very beautiful carving ceramics. Because the majority of Buddhists, Bangkok does not lack the Buddhist temples to visit.

Bangkok National Museum has also fairly good. Lumpini Park in the middle of the city is also a great destination if you want to enjoy the freshness of the green after a weary walk. Some places also hold attractions Muay Thai (Thai Boxing) on Saturday night.

Beware if someone offers attractions floating market (floating market) on the outskirts of the Chao Phraya. Actually, the floating markets of Bangkok has been eliminated. At best, you will be invited to tour the river and "reunited" with 3-5 other boats who sell postcards, souvenirs, or a cold beer.

Of course, Bangkok is a shopping paradise. Clothing, garments, and accessories sold everywhere at a low price. Likewise souvenir products and souvenirs. First, in downtown Bangkok's Suan Lum Night Market is very popular. Unfortunately, now Suan Lum has been evicted. Night market was scattered around Patpong.

Shopping tourist destination on the weekends is the Chatuchak Weekend Market, a bit far from downtown. Do not miss Orthokor Market across from if you want to hunt for durian and a variety of traditional Thai food. Another popular shopping spot is the Paragon mall Complex with modern comfort. Inside there are various foodcourts Paragon also interesting.

Several districts of Bangkok - Patpong, among others, in the city center - an area famous for its evening entertainment. Here encountered hundreds of bars and cafes which became the hangout that offers women a moment of excitement. Make no mistake, too many male prostitutes operating here.

Some destinations outside the city not too far from Bangkok include: Ayutthaya, Damnoen Saduak floating market, Pattaya, Hua Hin. Ayutthaya is the old town which has many heritage buildings. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is a popular tourist attraction as visitors can see people's lives in the village and eat-drink-shop on the boat. Pattaya and Hua Hin is a beautiful beach which is visited.

Bangkok is also very well visited at times folk festivals, for example, about the event Loy Krathong (removing the wax into the river, in November) or Songkran (water festival, New Year, in April).


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