Bangkok Thailand

Bangkok

Wheather Bangkok is one of the places on our planet where you can find something to change you for life or even immerse you in the luxury of the East? Residents of the country are known for their warm attitude towards foreigners and can quickly see that if somewhere in the world really is “Land of Smiles“, this is undoubtedly Thailand.

Do you like being surrounded by noise and energy – for you is a huge metropolitan Bangkok? And if you prefer a traditional holiday for you are endless beaches of the Thai resorts and islands that charmed the whiteness of the sand and emerald waters. If you are interested in a combination of both, it’s your trip.

Location – the capital of Thailand - Bangkok is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular cities in the world. This is a city that enchants. For here is found the spectacular beauty of Asia with the modern pace of life in Europe. In Bangkok translated means “City of Angels”, also known by another name – “Venice of the East” due to multiple channels with a length of 100 km. Located on both sides of the Chao Phraya, it is the border between the old and the new look of the town in which interweave exotic modern buildings and ancient Buddhist temples.

Attractions – if you go to Bangkok, you can not miss:

Grand Palace

Grand Palace is a magnificent royal palace, built a large area, with a remarkable statue of the Emerald Buddha, located in the royal chapel and at – venerated all over Thailand. Here, everything shines with gold and precious stones, and all buildings in the complex for royal audiences and solemn ceremonies were decorated on top with figures like dragon tails.

Golden Buddha Temples

The ancient temples of the Golden Buddha and the Recumbent and the Marble Temple. Half-day excursion with a tour of the most famous temples will cost 450-600 baht.

Golden Buddha

Golden Buddha - petrify effect of the presence of a nearly three-meter Buddha, made of pure gold. It weighs more than two and a half tons and is rated (not to say a few not important, it is what gives this statue) of many. The view is impressive – stately, yet delicately carved Buddha of solid gold, which looks smiling.

The story is as follows:

In 1957, several monks from the Thai monastery had to move out of the temple of Buddha statue made of clay. The monastery had to be moved elsewhere to make room for the developing highway in Bangkok. When the crane began to carry the giant idol, he began to crack, because its weight was enormous. On top rained. The chief monk, anxious not to damage the holy Buddha, decided to temporarily put the statue on the ground and covered it with a large tarpaulin to protect her from the rain.

In the evening, decided to see what the treasure of the temple, looked under the tarp and something was flashed. Gone for a tool to help discovery. Not long after the clay of bursting “clothing” of the Buddha and fell before the poor monk to reveal all its beauty.

Historians believe that several hundred years before the discovery of the monk, the Burmese army is preparing to attack Thailand (then called Siam). Having learned that their country will soon be attacked, Siamese monks covered the precious golden Buddha with clay to protect the treasure from the plunder. Unfortunately, it seems the Burmese soldiers have killed all the Siamese monks and well-preserved secret of the golden Buddha remained undisclosed to the memorable day in 1957.

Reclining Buddha

Other famous historical monuments that you should visit is Reclining Buddha .

Chao Phraya river cruise

Be sure to explore the city by sailing a boat or cruise on the Chao Phraya river. Wonderful view of the shabby huts next to ultra-modern skyscrapers and majestic temples enchants. For this experience you will need about 75 baht.

Floating Market

You can visit the Floating Market, located about 100 km. from Bangkok. It is immersed in wooden platform submerged in water, but trade “go” and beyond. When you go there, do not miss the opportunity to throw some orchid, sailing something.

Time and resources- from November to February – it’s the busiest season in Bangkok. Well, the fact is that Thai heart loves the holidays. It seems that there celebrate all holidays of all cultures. Evidence offered is that celebrate three times New Year. And the best part is that they are on different days.

In Bangkok, and even across Thailand have very strict rules on the nightlife. Only in some quarters is permitted establishments are open after 2:00. But at Christmas, even the police in Bangkok has provided discipline in most districts operate facilities to 4, 5 o’clock in the morning. Such tourists are lucky New Year. If you find yourself in the angelic city look for Christmas parties, because some clubs organize special and memorable ones. A restaurant offering traditional dinner your nationality.

Where to stay?

To visit all the sights in Bangkok, you’ll need at least one week. People who are not interested in luxury, they could save if you stay in  two-star hotel or three star hotel. Here you can find the best hotel offer for you : http://www.hot-booking.com/

Bangkok Food

Culinary delights in Bangkok: in Bangkok you can try the best Thai cuisine, as well as a variety of specialties from across Asia. Of delicious Thai salad and Vietnamese spring rolls to the Chinese and Indian cuisine. Most Thai restaurants in Bangkok you will find a wide selection at affordable prices.