Thursday, November 19, 2009

Top 10 Things to Do in Bangkok, Thailand

1. Cross the Chao Praya River on a river taxi and enjoy the scenery and local culture. This is certainly a great way to see Bangkok and the river taxi crossing multiple terminals regularly. Be sure to be fast for the ships stop only briefly to let passengers on and off. If you are not sure you can jump on board fast enough, then you can book travel always more soothing any of the big hotels on the shore, as the Shangri La, the Royal Orchid Sheraton or the peninsula.


2. If shopping is your pleasure, then you can not go beyond the weekend market at Chatuchak / Jatujak. You'll find that imitation branded goods such as clothing, accessories, jewelry and more here and it is a great way to find some great memories Thai too.

3. Take a day to visit the Grand Palace complex and to plunge into the former royal residence and the buildings and the surrounding glorious golden temples. Inside the temple of Wat Phra Kaew, you will find the stunning emerald Buddha. The King of Thailand still leads many rituals and royal ceremonies here, but the royal family resides elsewhere.

4. Treat yourself to a Thai massage or you will never regret it. Although a traditional Thai massage can be a little rough for many people if you are not used to it, but it is a great way to de-stress your body permanently. If you are not handling less-than-gentle, then try a foot massage instead.

5. Visit the Banyan spa retreat in the heart of the city and treat yourself to a facial relaxation time. If you have the time, reserve in for the day and spend 7 hours of relaxation that caring too much really worth the visit.

6. Set the alarm and cruise down the floating market. It is about 80 kms outside Bangkok, so ask your hotel if they have a trip or a bus available to get you there. Dive into this amazing cultural experience as you float with hundreds of vendors as they set their wares for sale along the river. " The local product and plenty of great bargains can be found weaving its way between the boats. This is where a lot of locals tend to shop as well, so you know the prices are good.

7. The life and restaurants at night in Bangkok are just amazing. Stunning Thai cuisine is worth exploring and sampling because there is so much variety to choose from. With plenty of entertainment to suit every taste, style and preference possible, there is so much to explore and enjoy here that you will return to his hotel in the early hours of the morning.

8. Walk through the old city. This is the outdoor museum's largest in the world spanning 280 acres is a massive, massive reproduction of the buildings, monuments and temples famous that you can find dotted throughout the Thailand. This is a day out amazing that you do not want to miss.

9. About 30 kilometers away from Bangkok is the Crocodile Farm and Rose Garden. If you're headed that way, I try to do both at once. The Crocodile Farm is huge, filled with crocodiles, fresh and salt water. Bring a demo for you if you are not queasy about a madman who sticks his head in the croc's mouth, or you can visit the other exhibits, such as gibbons, lions, elephants and snakes. There is also a dinosaur museum that is a bit of fun, containing life-sized replicas of dinosaurs.

10. We've saved the best for last. You have not visited Thailand because unless you see the elephant show. Some places put a show where the elephants will dance for you, while others will let you take a trip through the jungles, where he is expected to "wash" the elephant in the river after his walk. This set is a treat not to miss.