Bangkok

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Bangkok

Dynamic, exotic and richly cosmopolitan, Bangkok is one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant travel destinations. As a city of contrasts, this cultural epicentre entices millions of travellers each year to its bountiful markets, luxury hotels, stunning scenery and tantalising cuisine. Where ancient and modern coincide, Bangkok’s glorious golden temples and world-class skyscrapers await. Revel in the frenetic pace as you soak up the sights, shop until you drop then tuk-tuk around town for a zesty slice of Bangkok’s indulgent and risqué nightlife.

The City

To arrive in Bangkok is to be thrust into the pulsing heart of the Orient, a sprawling mega-city encompassing 50 districts and six ever-expanding provinces. Known to the Thais as "Krung Thep," South East Asia's own "City of Angels" epitomises the East meets West tradition, where ancient trends blend and thrive with cutting edge sophistication. Bangkok throbs and pulses with relentless heat and frantic pace as tuk-tuks zip along concrete boulevards and Skytrains zoom overhead. The true engine room behind "Amazing Thailand," this city will amaze, dazzle, and humble the most seasoned global wanderers with its exciting fusion of cultural, spiritual, historical, and cosmopolitan charm. Dusit is the political core of Thailand, home to lavish architecture and gardens, while Bangkok's rustic "Old Town" Rattanakosin holds must-see sights such as the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and the royal gardens of Sanam Luang. Glitzy Siam Square carves the city's commercial core with an array of shops, malls, and boutiques–a true shopper's paradise. Multicultural Yaowarat and Pahurat provide a feast for the senses, with the cuisine of Chinatown and a flurry of Indian markets. Sensational Sukhumvit Road roars at night with fine restaurants, bars, and raunchy clubs, while the ever-indelible Khaosan Road area is a delight for budget travellers and revellers alike–buzzing with curbside vendors, stalls, and wild nightspots. Explore the city like a local and discover the top things to do and see in Bangkok, as well as the best restaurants, bars, nightclubs, cafes, and hotels the Thai capital has to offer, with our comprehensive, up-to-date, and free Bangkok travel guide.

Do & See

With a relentless array of sights, sounds, scents, and tastes all immersed in a bevvy of hidden treasures, Bangkok has an overwhelming variety of things to discover and absorb. Check out some of the best things to do and see in Bangkok, Thailand.

Dining

If nothing else, Bangkok serves as an epicentre of South East Asian culinary sensation, with endless cuisine varieties and flavours to boot. Tantalize your taste buds with a journey through Bangkok's endless flurry of fine restaurants, delectable eateries, and simmering roadside food stalls. Comprising the best places to dine with such a short list is an impossible task. However, here's what each of Bangkok's main culinary areas have to offer the gastronomic aficionado, with a sneak selection of some of the standouts:

Cafes

Well known for its great selection of coffee beans and roasters, Bangkok offers a wide range of cafes. Don't hesitate to take a piece of cake to go with your tea or coffee.

Bars & Nightlife

When the sun comes down, Bangkok is well-versed on how to have a seriously good time. A city famous for its wild nightlife, Bangkok’s bars, clubs, taverns, and lounges light up the streets, bustling and bursting with action. Partiers and revellers will rejoice with an abundance of rock pubs, jazz cafes, and sleek cocktail bars. Many nightspots have free entrance, though some more popular venues charge a modest entry fee. The city also yields an array of sophisticated entertainment for more refined pleasure seekers, including Broadway-inspired stage shows, traditional performances, and nighttime river cruises. Below is a list of the best bars and nightclubs for a fun night out in Bangkok, Thailand:

Shopping

Have we mentioned that Bangkok is a veritable shoppers’ paradise? You’ll find pretty much everything and anything you could ever want, need or desire in this town - from fashion to electronics, novelties and crafts. Hit up and indulge in Bangkok’s enormous array of modern shopping hubs, contemporary stores, cosmopolitan boutiques and exotic, labyrinthine markets for every conceivable consuming penchant.

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