Bangkok, Thailand - The Center of Asia

Bangkok, known as the City of Angels is thedestination in the city. For centuries it was the
center of life in Asia. This is the place to go if youresidence of Thailand's powerful kings. Make sure
want to find some hot exotic romance, shop atyou take time to see the Reception Palace, the
some of the best shopping Asia has to offer,Funeral Palace, The Throne Hall and the beautiful
partake in some of the most delicious food in therevered Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
east or just hang out in a local park with theJust be prepared; the Thais take their temples
locals.seriously and will not let you inside if you are
Still Bangkok has much more to offer than justwearing shorts or flip-flops.
hot nights. This is a city with a rich culture andIf you want to be a little bit less active you can
history; so you can dive into the local culturealways take an overnight in a converted rice
during the day, eat wonderful meals at night andbarge. The most popular cruises leave from
make the most of your vacation.Bangkok and travel to the ancient capital of
One of the most popular destinations is theAyuthaya.
Damnoen Saduak floating market. You can sampleWhen you are done sightseeing Thailand offers
local food while an experienced guide will take younearly every type of cuisine from traditional Thai
on a boat ride through the canals where you canfood to classic Western cuisine. No matter what
purchase tons of souvenirs for friends and familyyour tastes, you should be able to satisfy your
back home.hunger before your night on the town!
No trip to Bangkok is complete without a bikeStill many go to Thailand for one main reason, to
tour through the city and its outskirts. Whethermeet and mingle with eligible single guys or gals.
you take a guided tour, or decide to tool aroundThere is nothing wrong with that - everyone likes
on your own bike, this is the best way to bea little exotic nighttime fun on their vacations;
mobile and discover the life of the normalafter all when you are far away from home you
residents of Thailand. There are many bicyclecan easily let yourself be free and assume that
groups that organize trips in Bangkok andwhat goes down in Bangkok stays in Bangkok no
throughout the country. Take a look at the Tourmatter who it is that you go down on.
de Thaland for a fantastic charity ride that goesOf course, like any city, the hot spots in Bangkok
from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and then down tocome and go constantly. What's cool today might
Phuket each year.not be hot tomorrow and new places are popping
Temples abound in Thailand and will thrill nearlyup all the time.
any western visitor with their splendor. WatThe best thing about Bangkok is that it is ever
Trimitr,Wat Po and Wat Banjamaborpitr are threechanging. You need to keep a close look at this
of the most beautiful. Plan to bring your camerasite and the bars and clubs and accommodations
and try to bring a local guide so you can learn thearea. New arenas come and go and we try our
rich history and nuance of each and every placebest to keep this part of the site as updated as
of worship.possible.
The Grand Palace is the most popular tourist