Discover the Charms of Bangkok

Bangkok is the largest as well as the capital city ofcollection of Thai art and artifacts; Bangkok Folk
Thailand. Situated near the Gulf of Thailand and onMuseum, with exhibits such as traditional utensils and
the eastern banks of the Chao Phraya River, in theceremonial related artifacts.
south-west part of the country, Bangkok is perhapsHuman Imagery Museum, which throws light on the
the number one tourist spot in South-East Asia, andThai life and culture; Corrections Museum, which is
serves as the gateway to the country.located at the site of the Bangkok Remand Prison;
Bangkok is an incredible destination that is a blend ofForensic Museum, where you can see preserved
east and west, and one can see here historic as wellcorpses; Science Museum, with an interesting
as ancient shrines overlooking towering modernaquarium, a planetarium, and several other sections
building that dominate the skyline. Apart from being afor entertainment and education; Philatelic Museum,
popular tourist spot, Bangkok serves as the country'swhich is a must-see for stamp collectors; and Royal
seat of administration and government. Bangkok isBarge National Museum, which has on display an array
also the main port of the country, and is home toof royal barges that were used during royal
about one tenth of the population of the country.occasions.
Further, Bangkok is sometimes referred to as theAdditionally, Bangkok is also home to much famed
Venice of the East due to its beautiful canals andAncient City, which is the world's largest outdoor
rivers.museum. On display here are gigantic-sized replicas of
No matter you are honeymooners, business traveler,renowned monuments and temples found across the
spiritual traveler, history buffs, or just a sightseer,nation.
Bangkok provides excellent options for all. FromOther not to miss attractions in Bangkok are Lumpini
ancient Buddhist wats, historic monuments, andPark, the largest as well as the oldest park in the
interesting museums to amusement parks, parks, andcity; Dusit Zoo, boasting of more than 200 mammals,
gardens, Bangkok boasts of a spectrum of150 reptiles, and 1000 birds; Thai Cat Palace, featuring
attractions.several breeds of cats such as Siamese, white pure
Of the attractions in Bangkok that deserves a specialMaeo Khao Mani, and diamond-eyed cats; Snake
mention are its magnificent royal palaces. Just fewFarm, also known as the Queen Saovabha Memorial
among many of them are the Grand Palace, which isInstitute, which is one of the leading producers of
exquisitely decorated and attached with areas suchanti-venom Serum in Asia; Crocodile Farm -the largest
as Borombinan Hall, Amarindra Hall, and Dusit Hall;of its kind in the world, where you can see more
Chitlada Palace, which is the current residence of thethan 60,000 fresh as well as sea water crocodiles;
king; Vimanek Mansion - a stupendous as well asand Rose Garden, a well-manicured area where
expansive wooden palace made from golden teak;cultural shows are conducted.
and Suan Pakkad Palace, with a collection ofBangkok has something for everyone. For instance, if
traditional style Thai mansions.you are a golf enthusiast, then the city has some
Equally interesting is the Buddhist wats and templesexcellent choices in the form of Royal Thai Air Force,
found in the city, such as, Wat Phra Kaew, which isRoyal Bangkok Sports Club, and Royal Thai Army
considered the most prominent Buddhist temple inSports Center. If you are looking something different,
the country; Wat Arun, otherwise known as thethen one of the best options would be to spectacle
Temple of Dawn; Wat Pho, whose centerpiece is aThai boxing, which is conducted on the two main
46 meters long statue of Lord Buddha in recliningstadiums of Bangkok, such as, Ratchadamnoen
posture; and Wat Traimit, also known as the TempleStadium and Lumpini Stadium.
of Golden Buddha.In short, Bangkok boasts of everything that is
A visit to Bangkok would not to be complete withoutrequired for an enjoyable vacation. It is therefore not
taking a tour to many of its interesting museumsa wonder why people from every nook and corner
such as Bank of Thailand Museum, located withinof the world flock here per year. Hence, in order to
Bangkhunphrom Palace; Erawan Museum, in whosecater to the growing number of tourists, Bangkok
front one can find a statue of three-headed elephantcomes with an array of accommodation choices,
that stands on an gargantuan pedestal; Bangkokranging from high-end hotels and upscale resorts to
National Museum, which has on display an amazingboutique hotels and budget lodgings.