1. Chao Phraya River
The Chao Phraya River and canals branching off it are Bangkok’s main arteries of life. Numerous tours are available, from romantic dinner cruises to day passes for unlimited hop-on-hop-off sightseeing. Popular with children and great way to see the city.
2. The Grand Palace
Once the residence of the kings of old Siam, this complex of buildings, courts and pavilions is still the scene of many ceremonies and affairs of state. Among the treasures here is the Emerald Buddha, carved from a single enormous block of jade.
4. The Temple of the Reclining Buddha
Near the Grand Palace is the largest reclining Buddha in Thailand. The figure, covered in gold leaf, measures 46-meters in length and its oversized feet are inlaid with mother of pearl.
5. Small Museums
Small but fascinating museums are a Bangkok specialty. Don’t miss the spectacular gilt and carved watercraft on display at the Royal Barges Museum, reachable by boat from the Tha Chang Pier near the Grand Palace. Another gem is the Bankokian Museum in Chinatown, depicting daily life in the 1950s.
6. Chinatown
Established more than 200 years ago, Bangkok’s Chinatown is lively, crowded, and a world unto itself. Shops and stalls line the streets, offering everything from inexpensive toys to bargain prices on silk, gold jewelry and other items.
7. Jim Thompson House
The former home of the American who revitalized Thailand’s silk industry after WWII, this oasis in central Bangkok captures the charm of a by-gone era in its elegant architecture and artworks. The attached gift store offers silk at surprisingly good prices.
2. Street Food
Bangkok is often rated the world’s top food city and street food is the way to sample it all. Good places to find the best of the best are around Victory Monument, Chinatown, Ratchawat Market, Charoen Krung Road and a dozen other hotspots, most often near sites heavily trafficked by locals, such as market areas and universities.
8. Open Air Markets
The popular Charuchak weekend market boasts over 15,000 stalls, but don’t overlook the night markets that pop-up after sunset in several locations around the city. Each has its own distinctive flavor, from the youth-oriented Khao San Road to the vintage goods at the Ratchada Night Bazaar.
9. Malls
Each of Bangkok’s many malls has its own theme and flavor, from luxury goods at Siam Paragon to discount electronics at MBK. Don’t miss Terminal 21, the Epcot Center of malls, with a separate section for each part of the world.
10. Siam Niramit
This Broadway-style revue of Thailand’s history and culture is a perfect way to rest, relax and continue sightseeing. The show goes on nightly on one of the world’s largest stages and, at 80 minutes in length, will hold children’s interest from start to finish.
11.Blue Elephant Restaurant
If you have time and can afford it,the 1/2 day cooking school at the Blue Elephant Restaurant (8am-2pm) and it was very good.
12. Madame Tussauds Bangkok
http://www.madametussauds.com/Bangkok/en/
Location : BTS Skytrain from Asok Station to Siam Station. Located on the 6th floor of Siam Discovery, Madame Tussauds Bangkok is a mere 5 minutes walk from Siam Station.
13.Safari World
Massage & Spa
1.Chivit Chiva Massages and Spa
142/6 Caransanitwong Rd. | Arunamarin, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, Thailand We had foot reflexology (THB250 for an hour) at Health Land Spa & Massage (look like hotel with few branches in Bangkok)
3.Let's Relax Spa, Professional day spa & massage
How the get the hotels ? There are lots of reasonably price hotels in Bangkok. Unless you are going to Bangkok for relaxing trip, you will hardly spend time in the hotel as you will leave hotel after morning breakfast for shopping, eating and massage and return to hotel for freshen up and sleep only. Find a clean hotel with good reviews from Trip Advisor with BTS skytrain and MRT nearby. Honestly, I like Bangkok as a holiday destination. Over the 3 days in Bangkok, we basically shop, eat and massage! The good thing is THB100 is about RM10.20, which we divide (not multiply) their currency to ours. There were lots of walking and the weather there was humid and hot. As such, do remember to wear some thing light and comfortable, especially walking with a pair of comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water in your bag.
The transportation in Bangkok is convenient and cheap too, except for the bad traffic. Taking taxi is convenient, comfortable and bring you to your destination, but you will be spending too much time on the road, caught in massive jam. There are Tut Tut, a good alternative to taxi especially during traffic jam. Otherwise, take BTS skytrain, just be prepared for the long walk along the station itself. A day pass, unlimited ride is for sales at THB120.
The Chao Phraya River and canals branching off it are Bangkok’s main arteries of life. Numerous tours are available, from romantic dinner cruises to day passes for unlimited hop-on-hop-off sightseeing. Popular with children and great way to see the city.
2. The Grand Palace
Once the residence of the kings of old Siam, this complex of buildings, courts and pavilions is still the scene of many ceremonies and affairs of state. Among the treasures here is the Emerald Buddha, carved from a single enormous block of jade.
4. The Temple of the Reclining Buddha
Near the Grand Palace is the largest reclining Buddha in Thailand. The figure, covered in gold leaf, measures 46-meters in length and its oversized feet are inlaid with mother of pearl.
5. Small Museums
Small but fascinating museums are a Bangkok specialty. Don’t miss the spectacular gilt and carved watercraft on display at the Royal Barges Museum, reachable by boat from the Tha Chang Pier near the Grand Palace. Another gem is the Bankokian Museum in Chinatown, depicting daily life in the 1950s.
6. Chinatown
Established more than 200 years ago, Bangkok’s Chinatown is lively, crowded, and a world unto itself. Shops and stalls line the streets, offering everything from inexpensive toys to bargain prices on silk, gold jewelry and other items.
7. Jim Thompson House
The former home of the American who revitalized Thailand’s silk industry after WWII, this oasis in central Bangkok captures the charm of a by-gone era in its elegant architecture and artworks. The attached gift store offers silk at surprisingly good prices.
2. Street Food
Bangkok is often rated the world’s top food city and street food is the way to sample it all. Good places to find the best of the best are around Victory Monument, Chinatown, Ratchawat Market, Charoen Krung Road and a dozen other hotspots, most often near sites heavily trafficked by locals, such as market areas and universities.
8. Open Air Markets
The popular Charuchak weekend market boasts over 15,000 stalls, but don’t overlook the night markets that pop-up after sunset in several locations around the city. Each has its own distinctive flavor, from the youth-oriented Khao San Road to the vintage goods at the Ratchada Night Bazaar.
9. Malls
Each of Bangkok’s many malls has its own theme and flavor, from luxury goods at Siam Paragon to discount electronics at MBK. Don’t miss Terminal 21, the Epcot Center of malls, with a separate section for each part of the world.
10. Siam Niramit
This Broadway-style revue of Thailand’s history and culture is a perfect way to rest, relax and continue sightseeing. The show goes on nightly on one of the world’s largest stages and, at 80 minutes in length, will hold children’s interest from start to finish.
11.Blue Elephant Restaurant
If you have time and can afford it,the 1/2 day cooking school at the Blue Elephant Restaurant (8am-2pm) and it was very good.
12. Madame Tussauds Bangkok
http://www.madametussauds.com/Bangkok/en/
Location : BTS Skytrain from Asok Station to Siam Station. Located on the 6th floor of Siam Discovery, Madame Tussauds Bangkok is a mere 5 minutes walk from Siam Station.
13.Safari World
The Best Places to Shop in Bangkok
Fashion industry should be conscious
of the entrance of Bangkok in the fashion market. Bangkok is a
fashionable Asian market, which arranges many fashion weeks. It provides
a wide spectrum and variety of shopping in the region, to the consumers
and the designers. It just not supply you with local made clothes but
high quality silk, accessories, ornaments and gifts which are available
in abundance. Get ready to shop and bargain, as bargaining is considered
a sport in Thailand and the sellers expect it as well.
Siam Paragon
If you want to get all the most recent
stuff and designer wear then you need to visit this place. It is in the
center of Bangkok plus it hosts shows during fashion weeks of Bangkok
regularly. The new designers joining this business have stores here,
while brands like Versace, Gucci and Prada can be found in Siam Paragon.
The top buys of slam square are mostly designer labels and
trend-setting stuff.(biggest shopping mall in SEA)
Shopping Downtime
Bangkok’s Grand Palace is great
attraction for the tourists, but the former royal palace Vimanmek is no
less. It is a beautiful palace which still appeals to those who want to
be in a less crowded area. This is an understated place but it is
beautiful and equally attracting. It was built in 1900 and it is the
world’s largest golden teak palace. But this palace was only used for a
time period of 5 years. Now, it has been beautifully preserved and acts
as a museum for the tourists and visitors.
Mah Boon Krong (MBK)
Mah boon krong is the center of fashion
mall and shopping plaza in Thailand, Bangkok. It is 330 meters long and 8
floors high. The high street shopping was never so much fun before MBK.
Tokyu – the department store is the main shop in MBK. Here different
floors have different themes. The ground floor has vast range of
handbags in various designs and sizes. Electric appliances can be found
on the fourth floor. While other floors cater local made crafts and
stones and gold jewelry. But in all this rush, do not forget to take the
discount card from the information desk of MBK to get some of the very
good discounts. Handbags, jewelry, electrical and high-street fashion
items are the top buys of this center.(You can bargain here)
Shopping Downtime
Jim Thompson’s house is not so far from
Mah Boon Krong. He is an American, who is famous as the founding father
of the Thai silk trade. But later in 1967 he vanished in Malaysia’s
Cameron Highlands. Thos house comprises of six antique Thai houses and
is situated along the many canals of Bangkok. There is an on-site gift
shop which holds some pretty silk fabrics, accessories and scarves.
Khao San Road
This area provides you with cheap
shopping, accommodation, restaurants and bars. Here you can find large
variety of items like trousers, beachwear, shoes and jewelry, which are
available at quite a low and reasonable price. Moreover, you can try
here Bangkok specialties like deep fried cockroaches, scorpions and
locusts. There are other restaurants as well in this locality. Later on
to relax yourself, you can get one of the massages being offered at the
local parlors. Backpacker equipment and fisherman trousers are the top
buys of this area.
Shopping Downtime
Every visitor should visit Wat Pho – the
temple of reclining Buddha. A golden Buddha – 15m high, 46m long lies
there beautifully. When you are finished sightseeing Wat Pho, hop on a
ferry across the River of Chao Phraya and do visit Wat Arun, which is
known as the temple of the dawn. It is a beautiful and famous temple,
which is covered in porcelain plates and saucers.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Chatuchak weekend market is placed on an
area of 35 acres, with around 15,000 stalls. May be it is the largest
market of the world. You can get almost anything here from designer
fakes in clothes and shoes to gifts, furniture, household items and pets
etc. The market is so vast and big that maps are provided and you need
one to wander in the market. The tops buys here are silk shirts and tie.
Shopping Downtime
One should visit Lumphini Park to get
break from the crazy market of Chatuchak. The part is important part of
Bangkok and it offers city’s first public library. It is a great place
to relax your mind.
1.Chivit Chiva Massages and Spa
Located conveniently close to both a BTS and MRT station, Chivit
Chiva offers oriental style therapy, based on the principle of pleasing
all the five senses. The spa welcomes you with friendly hospitality,
tranquil ambiance, experienced staff, and skillful therapists.
2. Health Land Spa & Massage (Pinklao) - Open daysMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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Service hours
10:00 to 23:00
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Input price range
900 - 5,000 Baht/Service or 30 - 167 USD/Service
142/6 Caransanitwong Rd. | Arunamarin, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, Thailand We had foot reflexology (THB250 for an hour) at Health Land Spa & Massage (look like hotel with few branches in Bangkok)
3.Let's Relax Spa, Professional day spa & massage
Open : 10 AM - 12 Midnight
Address : Sukhumvit Soi 39 (Phrompong), North Klongton, Wattana, Bangkok
Telephone : 66-2-6626935 - 37
http://www.letsrelaxspa.com/index.php?branch=sukhumvit
How the get the hotels ? There are lots of reasonably price hotels in Bangkok. Unless you are going to Bangkok for relaxing trip, you will hardly spend time in the hotel as you will leave hotel after morning breakfast for shopping, eating and massage and return to hotel for freshen up and sleep only. Find a clean hotel with good reviews from Trip Advisor with BTS skytrain and MRT nearby. Honestly, I like Bangkok as a holiday destination. Over the 3 days in Bangkok, we basically shop, eat and massage! The good thing is THB100 is about RM10.20, which we divide (not multiply) their currency to ours. There were lots of walking and the weather there was humid and hot. As such, do remember to wear some thing light and comfortable, especially walking with a pair of comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water in your bag.
The transportation in Bangkok is convenient and cheap too, except for the bad traffic. Taking taxi is convenient, comfortable and bring you to your destination, but you will be spending too much time on the road, caught in massive jam. There are Tut Tut, a good alternative to taxi especially during traffic jam. Otherwise, take BTS skytrain, just be prepared for the long walk along the station itself. A day pass, unlimited ride is for sales at THB120.
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