The Thai capital is considered one of the most attractive places for travelers. Bangkok attracts millions of tourists every year. There are so many entertainments and sights that my eyes run up. Where to start exploring an exotic metropolis and where to go in Bangkok? About this in the article.
Children's Bangkok
Bangkok has many places to visit with your child. One of the most famous is Kidzania - a mini-city that shakes the imagination of children. Everything is realistic here: streets, houses, a hospital, shops and so on. In this unique children's country there is even a real plane. A child can "try on" the profession of a firefighter, pilot, doctor, teacher, and receive payment for this with special currency KidZos. With the money you can buy things, sweets, souvenirs in Kidzania. This mini-city has a leading position among the popular places in the list of "Where to go with children in Bangkok." The unique country of Kidzania is located in the very center of the Thai capital in the Siam Paragon shopping complex.
Another place where it will be interesting not only for children but also for adults is the Sea Life Ocean World. It is located in the same center of Siam Paragon. The oceanarium is considered the largest of these structures throughout Southeast Asia. Visitors to Sea Life Ocean World are waiting for an incredible dive into the underwater kingdom of the World Ocean. Here you can simply stroll through the huge halls, looking at the marine life, swim in a boat with a transparent bottom, watch shows with the participation of pets of the aquarium and even participate in their feeding, as well as visit the contact aquarium and touch the living creatures.
The Dusit Zoo was previously open to visitors only to royal family members, and today it is a place for tourists to go to in Bangkok. It is better to go here with the whole family and have a great time. In the zoo you can see exotic animals, ride a catamaran, feed fish, have a bite to eat in a cozy cafe. The territory of the zoo is quite large, so guests can rent bicycles, scooters, strollers.
In addition to the listed attractions, there are many more amusement parks where you can go with children in Bangkok at any time. Among them:
- contact zoo Safari World;
- Amusement park and water park Siam Park City;
- Kidzoona Ekkamai (play area);
- Amusement parks Dream World and Funarium Playground.
Do not forget about simple walks in Bangkok, which in themselves can turn into a small trip and become an unforgettable pastime for the whole family.
Parks
Where to go in Bangkok on your own, just take a walk and relax from the attractions and entertainment venues? Of course to the park. In Bangkok, there are several natural oases in which you can hide from the noise of the metropolis, enjoy the pleasant scenery and have a great time. In the northern part of the Thai capital are located immediately three interconnected recreation areas. Chatuchak and Queen Sikyrit Park deserve special attention.
Natural recreation areas are separated by a highway. Despite the proximity, the parks are very different from each other. Chatuchak is famous for its wide, long pond, where you can ride a boat or catamaran. It is better to come here in the morning or in the evening, as the park has few tall vegetation that casts a shadow. In the middle of the day it is quite hot and not very comfortable here. Queen Sirikit Park, on the contrary, is full of vegetation and resembles a botanical garden. Here you can see several types of palm trees, banana trees, a bamboo garden, a rice field, a musical fountain and a very beautiful pond with flowering plants. Both parks are located near the Northern Bus Station in the capital, so they can be visited by those who just turned out to be in Bangkok.
Another colorful place to go to Bangkok on your own and for free is Lumpini Park. It is a picturesque area with rugged vegetation and beautiful landscapes, and not only. A luxurious oasis is an analogue of the famous Central Park in New York. This is the best place to play sports. The park has 2.5 km of jogging, cycling and hiking paths. They are located among bright tropical greenery, beautiful flower beds, canals, bridges and original fountains. The park has a swimming pool and fitness equipment. In the center is a picturesque artificial lake, on which you can ride a boat.
Temples
Temple of the Reclining Buddha and the Temple of the Morning Dawn - this is the area of the old city, where you need to go to Bangkok. The shrines are not far from each other in the neighborhood of the Royal Palace. The oldest and largest temple in the Thai capital is the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. In its center lies a statue of the deity himself of impressive size (46 meters in length and 15 meters in height). Also here you can see about four hundred different statues of the Buddha, 95 stupas and other outlandish objects.
The tallest and most beautiful building is the Temple of the Morning Dawn (Dawn). The height of its pagoda is 80-90 meters. Entrance to the temple is free, but visitors must follow a strict dress code and take off their shoes before entering.
The Temple of the Golden Mountain or Wat Saket is located in the eastern part of the old city on a hill 60 meters high. Despite the fact that the shrine is one of the attractions that are free, you still have to spend half a dollar - it’s a fee for going up to the observation deck. One staircase has 318 steps, only two of them: the first leads up, the second - down. This is perhaps one of the best decisions where to go in Bangkok on your own in the evening. At 17.00 local time, a religious ceremony begins in the temple. From the top of the hill offers a beautiful view of the city. Here you can meet an unusual sunset, so a visit to Wat Saket will give exciting and only positive emotions.
Not so ancient, but no less amazing construction, is the Marble Temple. During the construction, the original material was used, corresponding to its name, so the outlines of the shrine are luxurious and impeccable. The temple is one of the symbols of the Thai capital.
sights
A tourist, finding himself in the Thai capital, faces a difficult choice - where to go in Bangkok? Attractions and facilities that you should definitely visit make an impressive list. One of the most impressive architectural structures in Bangkok is the Royal (Grand) Palace. It impresses with its size, luxury and grandeur. On the territory of the Palace are:
- Temple of the Emerald Buddha (included in the list as a separate attraction of the city). The Pantheon, the Golden Stupa and the Royal Library are included in it.
- The former residence of the ruling family is Phra Maha Montien (pavilions, a hall for receiving honored guests, a throne room, etc.).
- Chakri Maha Pasat Hall combines Thai and European architecture.
- The first throne room is Dusit Maha Prasat Hall.
The ensemble of the Royal Palace impresses with its beautiful gardens, unique sculptures, landscape and architectural finds.
Other attractions worth seeing in Bangkok are:
- Museum of the Royal Barges.
- Jim Thompson House Museum.
- Museum of retro cars.
- Traditional old Thai family house "MRKukrit's Heritage Home".
- Giant swing.
- Altar of Erawan.
- Lookout Bayok Sky.
- The ancient capital of the Kingdom of Siam is Ayutthaya.
- A unique museum with a giant elephant Erawan Museum.
- Floating Market Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market.
Chatuchak Market
It is the largest market in the world. When you get to this place, you get the feeling that you are in a medieval bazaar. It sells sweets, exotic fruits, locally-made products, souvenirs, shoes, clothes, plants. As well as products from metal, wood, glass, ceramics, silk, wool and plastic. On the market you can buy an animal or bird. Despite the fact that Chatuchak is a place where you can go to Bangkok for free, you should still bring some amount with you. There are a lot of interesting and unique gizmos, so you probably will want to buy something as a souvenir. The market only works on weekends. It is better to come here in the morning, when it is not so hot. You should stock up on time, because it will take more than one hour to get around all the malls. In order to prevent the tourist from getting lost, they give him a map of the market at the entrance.
River walk
One of the best ways to see Bangkok and its attractions is a river boat trip on a sea tram. The fee for such a trip is negligible - $ 0.5. But the luxurious views that open to the traveler during the trip are absolutely free. A river walk passes along the main river of the Thai capital - Chao Phraya. Along the river there are piers where you can get off at any time and complete the walk. Each water bus is equipped with a colored flag, symbolizing the cost of travel. On some marinas of the metropolis, you can see boats of local residents who, for a fee, take tourists to the Klongs (canals), which are also one of the symbols of Bangkok.
Evening city
Where to go in Bangkok in the evening? At this time of day, you can visit one of the many viewing platforms of skyscrapers and view the city from a bird's eye view.
The most famous observation deck is located on the top (on the 84th floor) of the Baiyoke Sky Hotel. A floor below is a bar. Tourists are advised to visit the observation deck in the evening, when the sun sets, and the city begins to drown in countless lights. You can admire the views from restaurants and cafe-bars of other famous hotels in the metropolis.
Another wonderful pastime in the evening will be a visit to the shopping and entertainment complex Asian. It works from 11 a.m., but city guests are advised to come here at the end of daylight hours and stay until nightfall. It was at this time that the entertainment center became picturesque and interesting. There are more than one and a half thousand stores, various fairs of souvenir products, food and clothing. On the territory there are cafes, bars, restaurants, kiosks with sweets and ice cream and a ferris wheel 60 meters high. A shopping and entertainment center is located on the picturesque embankment of the Chao Phrai River with beautiful fountains and flowering alleys.
Chinatown
Chinatown and Chinatown is one of the most interesting places where you should definitely go to Bangkok. This is the largest quarter in the metropolis in terms of area and population. A walk along the main street of Yaowarat and the small streets adjacent to it will take guests of the capital to China. The quarter was founded 220 years ago - it is the only place in the city where local residents speak their native Thai language. Only here you can see the famous Chinese lanterns, signs with hieroglyphs, inscriptions with golden dragons, Chinese temples and much more. The main symbols of the quarter are the Chinese themselves, numerous shops, mobile food carts, national cafes and, of course, the Golden Buddha Temple with the largest statue in the world made of pure gold. The quarter is a great place for shopping, here you can buy unique quality items at affordable prices.
Street red-light district
Patpong Street or the Red Light District is one of those areas where not every visitor to the city dares to go to Bangkok at night on a weekday or weekend. The lane has a length of only 100 meters, but they managed to accommodate many different bars, restaurants, cafes and other entertainment venues. It shows the most famous sex shows in the world, and girls incendiary dance "Go-go". Patpong street is an informal attraction of the Thai capital, where only the most curious and relaxed tourists dare to go to Bangkok on their own.
Nightlife
At night, life in the metropolis does not freeze, but begins to boil with renewed vigor. For the guests of the city there are numerous bars, restaurants, night shopping centers, karaoke cafes and other entertainment venues. The most famous street that is better to visit at night is Khaosan Road. Here you can not only have fun, but also find an inexpensive overnight stay, purchase cheap food and clothing, order a budget massage. First of all, the street is famous for its atmosphere: nowhere else in the city can one meet such an accumulation of foreign tourists. With the onset of night, enchanting fun begins here - bars open, music sounds, people get to know and communicate in different languages. Khaosan Road has become such a popular street since the filming of The Beach, starring Leonardo di Caprio. It may cause admiration or, on the contrary, may not be pleasant, but visiting Kaosan Road will definitely leave no one indifferent.
Here is a list of the most famous places to go to Bangkok at night:
- Siam Square is a famous place with many bars, restaurants, night discos and entertainment venues. Party House One hosts theme parties, and the modern Concept CM2 club welcomes guests with live music of various genres.
- Lava Bar, The Club and Immortal Clubs on Khao San Road. A more relaxed atmosphere with live music awaits guests at the Brick Bar, Cinnamon Bar, Buddy Beer, Gullivers.
- Sukumvit Street is famous for its fashionable nightclubs and the town of Nana Plaza, where there are many go-go bars.
- Soi Cowboy Street is famous for show bars where guests are invited to watch grandiose shows for adults.
- You can visit the Rod Fai Talad night market not for the purpose of acquiring items or souvenirs, but for the purpose of a fascinating walk.
- Nanta Show or Siam Niramit - night and evening shows, duration 1.5 hours. On these shows, taking place in the evening, some take children, they are happy to watch the performance. The shows allow you to get acquainted with Thai culture and the work of local chefs.
These are the most famous streets, quarters and attractions where everyone can go to Bangkok independently.