| The ‘City of Angels' may have had its share | | | | decoration gives the temple a brilliantly dazzling |
| of bad luck, but things seem to be progressively | | | | appearance from a distance. Wat Arun was the |
| moving towards normalcy. In fact, many countries | | | | earlier site of the Emerald Buddha statue. |
| are toning down their level of warning pertaining | | | | |
| to travel to Bangkok. After all, the city is one of | | | | Royal Barge National Museum |
| the hottest travel destinations in the world, not to | | | | |
| mention cheap, given the wide plethora of | | | | Check out the barges once used by the royal |
| experiences that visitors can indulge in. Here is a | | | | family. These intricately gilded long narrow boats |
| small sampling of what Bangkok has to offer. | | | | required 50 to 60 rowers each. |
| National Museum | | | | Jim Thompson Thai House |
| This is among the largest museums in Thailand | | | | |
| and houses an exotic array of artefacts dating | | | | Jim Thompson was an American who |
| back until the Neolithic age. Done up in traditional | | | | revolutionised the silk industry of Thailand. Today, |
| Thai architectural style, this immense museum is a | | | | his house in Bangkok serves as a museum, |
| sight in itself. The grand Teak Pavilion is perhaps | | | | showcasing Jim's Asian artefact collection. The |
| the hottest draw here. | | | | house itself is an attraction of sorts. It was made |
| Wat Pho | | | | up of six traditional teak structures brought from |
| Wat Pho or Temple of the Reclining Buddha is | | | | different parts of Thailand. |
| Bangkok's largest and oldest temple. The temple's | | | | Sanam Luang, |
| main claim to fame is its humongous statue of a | | | | Nestling among old tamarind trees, Sanam Luang |
| reclining Buddha. This gold plated statue makes for | | | | serves as the venue for different ceremonies like |
| an imposingly stunning sight. The temple is also | | | | kite flying and the Ploughing Ceremony. To get a |
| famed for its emphasis on teaching herbal | | | | complete feel of the place, book a cheap |
| medication and traditional massage. | | | | Bangkok holiday during one of the major festivals. |
| Vimanmek Palace | | | | Floating Market and Night Markets |
| Opulence all but screams at the Vimanmek Palace. | | | | Holidays to Bangkok remain incomplete without a |
| This is the largest building in the world to be | | | | feel of its shopping scene. Among the numerous |
| entirely made up in golden teak. Standing in the | | | | shopping experiences in the city, the floating |
| midst of excellently maintained lawns, the palace | | | | market makes for a unique and unforgettable |
| has as many as 31 exhibition rooms. | | | | experience. Similarly, bargain hunters may steal |
| | | | | some fabulous deals at the night markets of |
| Royal Grand Palace | | | | Bangkok. |
| | | | | Siam Ocean World |
| This historic structure is a walled complex housing | | | | This is the place to come up close to exotic deep |
| a number of magnificent palaces elaborately done | | | | sea denizens. The adventurous souls may go |
| up in ceramics and tiles. A major highlight here is | | | | diving with sharks here. These are just a few of |
| the Wat Phra Khaeo, the holiest temple in | | | | the numerous spoilers awaiting those who buy |
| Thailand. This temple is home to the statue of the | | | | holiday packages to Bangkok. |
| well renowned holy statue of the Emerald Buddha. | | | | Chinatown |
| | | | | Finally, the Chinatown does merit a mention. This |
| Wat Arun | | | | bustling area fascinates with its numerous maze |
| | | | | like lanes and charming little shops selling a wide |
| Wat Arun or The Temple of Dawn or Wat Arun | | | | plethora of items. Near to Chinatown is Phahurat, |
| stands on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. | | | | or the main Indian area packed full of bright little |
| The elaborate usage of colourful tiles in its | | | | fabric shops and restaurants. |