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Plenty of curious tourists, make Bangkok the rightRight next to the Grand Palace, Wat pho is
place for adventure, culture and entertainment,located. This Buddhist temple, known as the
everything together in a city that could belargest and oldest in Bangkok, is worldwide
described as a 'beautiful chaos'.famous because it shelters the Reclined Buddha,
The first place that should visited in Bangkok, notwhich is a Buddha's giant golden sculpture that is
only because it is very interesting but, because itgoing to amazed you , not just for its
is considered as the starting point for exploringmagnificence, but for the curious artistic details on
the entire country, is Khao San road, once youits feet, which make this sculpture something
get there it is inevitable to be contagious of thereally sublime. The Reclined Buddha is such a big
relaxed atmosphere created by tourists dressedand beautiful sculpture, that you will want to have
in sandals, shorts and t-shirts, surrounded witha bigger camera to photograph it all.
peddlers who make a perfect fusion of color, art,When the night comes, it is possible to enjoy a
music and street commerce, that would beThai boxing match (Muay Thai), one of the most
difficult to find in another place in the world.traditional sports of the country. The best places
Getting around the city is quite easy, severalto watch it are Lumpini and Ratchadamnoen
options of transportation are available as; thestadiums, Although, it is better to be prepared for
traditional Tuk Tuks, which are colorful threea huge hustle of the people cheering up their
wheels mini taxis, the regular taxis, most of themfavorite fighter along with live traditional music
with AC, and the famous Bangkok Sky Trainthat makes you feel like you are part of an
(Metro), that has lines that take you to the mostancient carnival.
popular places of the city and also, offers aAt the end of the day, it is impossible to refuse
spectacular night view of the city that you don'tto a Thai massage session, in which, with almost
want to miss. Another interesting way of gettingacrobatic movements, the masseuse will help you
around in the city, is taking a boat across thestretching your body, not only to loose it, but
Chow Phraya River, which gives you thealso, to energize it with ancient techniques that
opportunity to appreciate the famous floatinghave been practiced over the centuries as a form
markets, a spectacle of colors that offers you, aof healing.
nice view of the traditional Thai lifestyle, alongRight after the Thai massage, you will surely feel
with a different perspective of the city.relaxed, energized and very hungry, so, it is the
Treasures of great historical value like the Grandperfect time to delight yourself, with the world's
Palace, can be found in a common street in a cityfamous Thai cuisine. So, do not hesitate to taste
as diverse as Bangkok. This majestic palace,the delicious and traditional Phad Thai as well as
which is considered to be the most famousthe Tom Yam Goong soup, which will make you,
tourist attraction in Thailand, consists of atremble with its indescribable combination of
complex of beautiful architectural pieces inspiredexquisite flavors. Then, it is a good idea to go
by the Buddhism of the 18th century. On itsback to khao San Road and try the traditional
murals, it is possible to appreciate historicalThai bucket, consisting of Thai whiskey, red bull
episodes of several centuries behind, as well as,and coke, which will give you enough energy to
the notable Hindu influence in the Thai Buddhism.party till the dawn.
The most prominent part of this complex is theBangkok is a dynamic city with unlimited places to
temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew),explore, just let your senses lead you, and you
which houses a tiny Buddha image made of greenwill be surprised of how exciting, wild and exotic it
jade, which is known as most sacred icon of Thaicould be.
Buddhism.