Bangkok, the “City of Angels” is a sprawling metropolis of 11 million, has been the Thai capital since 1782. Bangkok is one of the world’s most exciting and interesting cities which would take a lifetime to explore properly. Bangkok has everything you could possibly want and quite a lot you wouldn't. Bangkok never fails to surprise visitors. If you have time, it is worth spending a few days here before travelling onto your next destination. Although on the surface Bangkok seems to be nothing more than a polluted urban nightmare it has much to offer away from the congested streets where a profusion of temples, palaces and even a few of the original thoroughfares of the city, canals called Klongs, have survived.
Bangkok, a city of stunning contrasts and never ending delights. Here you will find glorious golden temples tended by saffron clad monks nestling serenely amongst soaring skyscrapers and a futuristic skytrain, river trips along the river and canals, the famous floating markets nearby.
Bangkok has a thriving nightlife, from discos and nightclubs, Muay Thai (Thai boxing) matches held at the Lumphini stadium or at the Ratchadamnoen stadium, clubs and bars, as well as noisy tuk-tuks and pollution. For shopping and entertainment Bangkok is hard to beat from street markets to shopping malls of designer boutiques, restaurants serving every imaginable kind of cuisine and its world famous nightlife. Chinese or Nepalese tailors can make a suit or dress for you out of Thai or Chinese silk, or cotton. Chinese silk is cheaper. There is the weekend market at Chatuchak which is huge.
Venture and discover the Koh Kret Island where the Mon people have been fashioning pots from clay longer than Bangkok has existed. Take a bicycle tour to the “Bangkok Jungle” and discover the labyrinth of canals - you couldn't possibly hope to cover it all in one visit.
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