BEST PLACES TO SEE IN BANGKOK

Finally I get to explore Bangkok "the city of angels" ,Thailand. Bangkok is everything you'd expect from the capital of Thailand: it's noisy, crowded, colorful, exciting, infuriating, and smile inducing. There are ancient sites to be visited and modern shopping malls that have a kitschy yet high-end ambiance. Bangkok can be overwhelming as its life force smacks you in the face, but it's a fascinating city that represents Southeast Asia's tension between the developed and developing worlds.

This was the first time flying to a foreign country and the experience was overwhelming.Bangkok also serves as a gateway to many other parts of Thailand. From here, you can hop a short flight to Phuket, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, and other popular destinations. You can also board a train or hop on a bus for little money, and visit national treasures such as Ayutthaya, Lopburi, and many other gems of the country.

So let me tell you the places that you cannot miss if you visit Bangkok.

• GRAND PALACE:  Built in 1782, and for 150 years the home of Thai Kings and the Royal court, its continues to have visitors in awe with its beautiful architecture and intricate detail the grand palace was the royal residence for generations and is still used for important ceremonies and accommodating heads of state. Dress modestly when visiting the Grand Palace, which basically means covering your arms and legs and avoiding any sloppy attire.

                                                           

• WAT PHO: It’s a fascinating collection of murals, inscriptions and sculptures that delve into various subjects, from warfare to astronomy to archaeology. The vast temple complex contains a landscaped garden with stone sculptures, stupas adorned with glazed porcelain, a souvenir shop and the College of Traditional Medicine. Located immediately south of the Grand Palace precinct, Wat Pho makes an excellent addition to your tour, provided your feet are up for more walking. Also known as or Wat Chetuphon), the temple was built by King Rama I and is the oldest and in Bangkok.

                                                              

• WAT ARUN: It is something of a triumphant complex, dating back to ancient battles between the former Siam and Burma. Having fallen to the Burmese, Ayutthaya was reduced to rubble and ashes. But General Taksin and the remaining survivors vowed to march "until the sun rose again" and to build a temple there. Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn, was that temple. It is where the new king later built his royal palace and a private chapel.

                                                 

• DAMNOEN SADUAK FLOATING MARKET: For an even more interesting market experience, you can arrange a tour to Damnoen Saduak, a famous floating market located in Ratchaburi The popularity of floating markets once earned Bangkok the nickname "Venice of the East", bear in mind that this has now become something of a tourist trap, so don't expect an exclusive morning of shopping by boat. But you will be able to buy fresh and delicious foods and interact with locals in an authentic way.

                                                         

If you are in Bangkok then go for Thai Massage as much as you can. It's super cheap!

Bangkok shopping guide is about to show you why this place is one of the best shopping cities in the entire world.Go ahead and shop until you drop. To name a few places you can visit 

1. MBK SHOPPING MALL - You will get Thai branded clothes at a decent prices and good for electronics too.  

                                                

1. CENTRAL WORLD -International branded clothes and sportswear you will get here.

                                               

1. SIAM PARAGON -Huge Variety of luxury clothes and items.

                                               

# Do not miss out on a Boat tour on the Chao Phraya river .A tour up and down the Chao Phraya River is on the wishlist amongst many visitors and there is a high range of the long tail boats for such ventures accordingly.

# TRY THE THAI STREET FOOD- A must in Bangkok is to try the street food. Spread all over the city,there are countless stalls offering simply everything.There is so much to try that you could eat all day.

# Visit SAFARI WORLD -It is Thailand's greatest open zoo and leisure park that offers a great variety of entertainment for everyone. Whether it is an exciting safari drive through the picturesque African wildness settings, an intimate encounter  with Dolphins Safari World has it all.

So I guess it's end of my post about Bangkok. Hope this can give you an idea on the places to visit in Bangkok. It's a really cheap and affordable for a short holiday trip to pamper and treat yourself.