| Plenty of curious tourists, make Bangkok the right | | | | Right 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 be | | | | largest 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, not | | | | which is a Buddha's giant golden sculpture that is |
| only because it is very interesting but, because it | | | | going to amazed you , not just for its |
| is considered as the starting point for exploring | | | | magnificence, but for the curious artistic details on |
| the entire country, is Khao San road, once you | | | | its feet, which make this sculpture something |
| get there it is inevitable to be contagious of the | | | | really sublime. The Reclined Buddha is such a big |
| relaxed atmosphere created by tourists dressed | | | | and beautiful sculpture, that you will want to have |
| in sandals, shorts and t-shirts, surrounded with | | | | a 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 be | | | | Thai 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, several | | | | to watch it are Lumpini and Ratchadamnoen |
| options of transportation are available as; the | | | | stadiums, Although, it is better to be prepared for |
| traditional Tuk Tuks, which are colorful three | | | | a huge hustle of the people cheering up their |
| wheels mini taxis, the regular taxis, most of them | | | | favorite fighter along with live traditional music |
| with AC, and the famous Bangkok Sky Train | | | | that makes you feel like you are part of an |
| (Metro), that has lines that take you to the most | | | | ancient carnival. |
| popular places of the city and also, offers a | | | | At the end of the day, it is impossible to refuse |
| spectacular night view of the city that you don't | | | | to a Thai massage session, in which, with almost |
| want to miss. Another interesting way of getting | | | | acrobatic movements, the masseuse will help you |
| around in the city, is taking a boat across the | | | | stretching your body, not only to loose it, but |
| Chow Phraya River, which gives you the | | | | also, to energize it with ancient techniques that |
| opportunity to appreciate the famous floating | | | | have been practiced over the centuries as a form |
| markets, a spectacle of colors that offers you, a | | | | of healing. |
| nice view of the traditional Thai lifestyle, along | | | | Right 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 Grand | | | | perfect time to delight yourself, with the world's |
| Palace, can be found in a common street in a city | | | | famous 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 famous | | | | the Tom Yam Goong soup, which will make you, |
| tourist attraction in Thailand, consists of a | | | | tremble with its indescribable combination of |
| complex of beautiful architectural pieces inspired | | | | exquisite flavors. Then, it is a good idea to go |
| by the Buddhism of the 18th century. On its | | | | back to khao San Road and try the traditional |
| murals, it is possible to appreciate historical | | | | Thai 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 the | | | | Bangkok 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 green | | | | will be surprised of how exciting, wild and exotic it |
| jade, which is known as most sacred icon of Thai | | | | could be. |
| Buddhism. | | | | |