Jim Thompson House is an attractive traditional Thai house that is a repository of antiques and Thai handicraft. Jim Thompson was an American who is accredited with revolutionising Thailand's silk industry. His house is a museum of sorts and contains remarkable assortment of antiques from all across the Southeast Asia.
Grand Palace
A visit to Grand Palace is must for any leisure traveller who books flight tickets to Bangkok. The place exhibits the grandeur and the regal splendour that is associated with the Thai royals. Millions of tourists visit this dazzling complex of palaces each year to get bewildered by the opulence and the delicate construction style of the Grand Palace.
Wat Po
It is a breathtaking complex of fantastic temples featuring elaborate patterns and designs. The massive 45-metre long reclining Buddha is undoubtedly the biggest charm at Wat Po that compels people to look for cheap airfares on flights to Bangkok. Wat Po is also a popular centre for traditional Thai massage.
Siam Ocean World
Siam Ocean World is one of the more contemporary charms of Bangkok. Bangkok is also called as Venice of the East , because the city stretches over a series of plains and river deltas and has a large number of canals, most of them ending in the Bay of Bangkok. Due to the large number of tourists who visit it, in the capital city have been developed a large number of accommodation units. As the overall best city in the world in 2008 (according to Travel and Leisure magazine), of course that hotels in Bangkok are some of the best in Thailand. There can be found lodging for all pockets, from budget hostels or rooms for rent up to all inclusive resorts, most of them displaying proudly 4 or 5 stars on its doors. Luxury accommodation units in the capital city are very many, so it can not be mentioned all, still some of the best 5 star resorts are Hotel Bangkok Marriott Resort and Spa, Hotel Royal Orchid Sheraton Towers Bangkok, Hotel Emporium Suites, Hotel Grand Sukhumvit by Sofitel, Hotel Le Royal Meridien Plaza Athenee, Hotel Miracle Grand Don Muang, Hotel Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok, Hotel Metropolitan Bangkok, Hotel JW Marriott BKK, Hotel Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Hotel Grand Hyatt Erawan, Hotel Banyan Tree Bangkok, Hotel Four Seasons Bangkok, or Hotel Oriental Bangkok.
Bangkok is visited by different kind of tourists. Some just crossing it during their way to other vacation spots like Hua Hin, Chiang Mai, Chinag Rai, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya, Phi Phi Island, or Phuket, while other people come in Thailand intending to spend holidays in Bangkok and enjoy its attractions. Tourist attractions in Bangkok are plentiful, some of the most important being the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. There are also many other Buddhist temples (called Wat ) which draw many holiday makers in the city due to their impressive architecture and peaceful atmosphere. The capital city region is also visited by a category of people who take trips to this destination with a another purpose: shopping! Not all people know that there are a lot of malls, markets, and shops which offer a multitude of renowned brand goods at very affordable prices, so tourists with a higher vacation budget should make stop-overs in Bangkok during their holidays in Thailand and take advantage on this opportunity.
Grand Palace
A visit to Grand Palace is must for any leisure traveller who books flight tickets to Bangkok. The place exhibits the grandeur and the regal splendour that is associated with the Thai royals. Millions of tourists visit this dazzling complex of palaces each year to get bewildered by the opulence and the delicate construction style of the Grand Palace.
Wat Po
It is a breathtaking complex of fantastic temples featuring elaborate patterns and designs. The massive 45-metre long reclining Buddha is undoubtedly the biggest charm at Wat Po that compels people to look for cheap airfares on flights to Bangkok. Wat Po is also a popular centre for traditional Thai massage.
Siam Ocean World
Siam Ocean World is one of the more contemporary charms of Bangkok. Bangkok is also called as Venice of the East , because the city stretches over a series of plains and river deltas and has a large number of canals, most of them ending in the Bay of Bangkok. Due to the large number of tourists who visit it, in the capital city have been developed a large number of accommodation units. As the overall best city in the world in 2008 (according to Travel and Leisure magazine), of course that hotels in Bangkok are some of the best in Thailand. There can be found lodging for all pockets, from budget hostels or rooms for rent up to all inclusive resorts, most of them displaying proudly 4 or 5 stars on its doors. Luxury accommodation units in the capital city are very many, so it can not be mentioned all, still some of the best 5 star resorts are Hotel Bangkok Marriott Resort and Spa, Hotel Royal Orchid Sheraton Towers Bangkok, Hotel Emporium Suites, Hotel Grand Sukhumvit by Sofitel, Hotel Le Royal Meridien Plaza Athenee, Hotel Miracle Grand Don Muang, Hotel Sofitel Centara Grand Bangkok, Hotel Metropolitan Bangkok, Hotel JW Marriott BKK, Hotel Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Hotel Grand Hyatt Erawan, Hotel Banyan Tree Bangkok, Hotel Four Seasons Bangkok, or Hotel Oriental Bangkok.
Bangkok is visited by different kind of tourists. Some just crossing it during their way to other vacation spots like Hua Hin, Chiang Mai, Chinag Rai, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya, Phi Phi Island, or Phuket, while other people come in Thailand intending to spend holidays in Bangkok and enjoy its attractions. Tourist attractions in Bangkok are plentiful, some of the most important being the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. There are also many other Buddhist temples (called Wat ) which draw many holiday makers in the city due to their impressive architecture and peaceful atmosphere. The capital city region is also visited by a category of people who take trips to this destination with a another purpose: shopping! Not all people know that there are a lot of malls, markets, and shops which offer a multitude of renowned brand goods at very affordable prices, so tourists with a higher vacation budget should make stop-overs in Bangkok during their holidays in Thailand and take advantage on this opportunity.