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Thailand's capital city is a fantastic place to
visit. It is the travel hub for the whole Southeast
Asian region and a mustMost people come back and
forth if they visit the different regions of Thailand,
for exampleChiang mai, Koh Samui or Phuket or Trang.
Its bad reputation forlong traffic jams and pollution
is no longer justified. At the end of 2000, the
new BTS Sky Train went into service and new roads
have been built. To get around there is also now
the MRT metro (underground railway), which serves
a number of locations in the centre of the city.
In comparison to other mega-cities, Bangkok is also
a very safe city and has one of the lowest crime
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In
the 'City of Angels', you'll soon find out that
walking, instead of taking a taxi or bus, is often
the quickest option. Another
good option is the water-taxi (catch it at the
end of the Silom sky train line at Saphan Taksin).
Besides the fact that it is an experience in itself
-defy the polluted canals with the wind in your
hair and see the back part of life in Bangkok,
many of the city's attractions are near to the
various stops along the river. Make a stop at
the Temple of Dawn and tour the klongs in order
to find the floating
market or just get off nearby Kao San Road.
Despite
the fact that most temples are located in the
center of the thriving modern metropolis, Bangkok's
sights, temples belong to the finest ones in Asia.
The most spectacular are located on the same compound:
the Grand
Palace and Wat
Phra Keo, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
The rooflines and spires are extravagant, ornamented
richly and will probably leave you dazzled at
the spot...and this is only one compound away
from Bangkok's Chinatown.
Other sights in Bangkok include the National Museum,
the Red Cross Snake Farm and the Weekend Market
near Chatuchak Park (there's a little bit of everything,
including giant dead roaches for sale in the food
section).
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Also
worth a visit is the Suan Lum Night Market at
the corner of Wireless Road and Rama IV Road.
It is right next to Lumpini MRT station. The Jim
Thompson's House brings alive the era of a
U.S. citizen who was almost solely responsible
for reintroducing Thailand¡Ê6¦U5s silk-weaving industry.
His home is a tribute to Thai art and architecture.
Bangkok offers also an amazing nightlife with
bars, discos, live music and even Latin Salsa
is becoming popular. A lot is said about and done
in Patpong, Bangkok's red-light district. It's
not particularly different from red-light districts
elsewhere. At night-time, Patpong's brightly and
colorfully lit streets are packed with people
who parade along the clubs lining the streets,
some of which might even shock the most worldly
visitors. Maybe there is already enough excitement
for you going on Kao San Road and its neighboring
area. This is the street to go when you're looking
for cheap accommodation, small restaurants and
fellow travelers full of good stories.
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| Packages
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6-Days
5 Nights- Soot Sanuk Gold
Tour
This wonderful North Thailand tour departs from
busy Bangkok and for six fun filled days, you will
travel through the north of Thailand before reaching
your final destination of Chiang Mai. See ancient
Buddha statues, temples, monasteries and Experience
North Thailand like you've never seen it before!
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Departure
Date: Every Day
Duration: 6 days -5 nights
Price: From 575.00 US Dollar
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4-Days 3 Nights- 3 Star Bangkok Package
Bangkok, Thailand's vibrant capital, is one of the world's
most exotic and colorful cities - a unique blend of the
traditional and ultra-modern. Explore Bangkok while staying
at either the Le Meridien President or the Eastin Hotel.
Discover its major tourist attractions including the fabulous
Wat Phra Keo (Emerald Buddha Chapel) and Grand Palace
complex, and the fabulous royal barges. Discover unrivaled
shopping opportunities for some of the world's most admired
handicrafts...
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Departure Date: Every
Day
Duration: 4 days -3 nights
Price: From 115.00 US Dollar
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Woraburi
Sukhumvit Hotel  
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Plaza Bangkok    
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