Probably the most exotic capital of the eastern countries is Bangkok. Any tourist who went on vacation to Thailand, this metropolis will not leave indifferent. An amazing city is located near the Gulf of Thailand. It is considered one of the most attractive tourist centers in the world. Many travelers call it Eastern Venice due to the fact that the city has an extensive system of canals. Despite the fact that it is quite gassed due to the large number of transport, the number of tourists does not decrease, but rather increases from year to year. Indeed, almost every corner is interesting here.
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand. For many centuries this city has been considered the gateway to Southeast Asia. Thanks to the unusual combination of European culture and Thai lifestyle, the guests of the capital are cozy and comfortable here. Almost a third of all the inhabitants of the country live here, which is approximately 15-20 million people. In addition, there are about 4 million working foreigners.
The capital of Thailand, like all cities, has its own history. Initially, Bangkok was a small trading port. And only at the end of the 18th century, King Rama I on the east coast of the river, on the site of this small village, built a palace and proclaimed the formed settlement as the capital of Thailand, calling it Kung Then, which translates as "the city of angels." Despite the fact that the village of Bangkok has disappeared, this name is entrenched in the formed city.
Today, the capital of Thailand provides guests with a huge selection of entertainment. It has everything that can interest and attract a modern tourist. For vacationers, there is a huge selection of hotels, ranging from modest guesthouses to fashionable five-star apartments. Stunning shopping centers, restaurants, night clubs, bars and cinemas, incredible exoticism and European traditions, all this combines Thailand. Bangkok is considered a fairly safe city with a low crime rate compared to other megacities of this magnitude.
The capital of Thailand has a wide selection of public transport. The most common are buses of different types. No less popular are taxis. It should be noted that the taxi driver always calls a slightly overpriced price, so you must bargain with him about the fare. There is an underground and surface underground to help avoid traffic jams. For those who want to ride on unusual vehicles, tuk-tuk motorcycles are provided. In addition, there are river trams and speedboats, as well as longtail boats. In the eastern part of the year there is a toll ring road.
Reviews of holidays in Thailand show that this place really deserves attention. There are a huge number of attractions, including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the Royal Palace. An incredible number of temple buildings and traditional Chinese houses can be seen in Chinatown. There are centers throughout the city where qualified specialists offer traditional Thai massage. The objects visited include both the snake farm and the Museum of History. During a vacation in Thailand, it will be interesting to visit the Weekend market, famous for the huge variety of goods on offer. Among the architectural structures, it is recommended to visit the temples of Wat Arun and Wat Pho. You can’t get past the largest aquarium in Southeast Asia. From a vacation in Bangkok, you can get a lot of new impressions and emotions.