Guide to Bangkok - The City of Angels

Although tsunamis, periodic attacks of political unrest and occasional coup d'état, Thailand remains one of the most beloved destination and the world's most visited attractions. Every year millions of visitors, businessmen, backpackers, travelers and tourists flock to Bangkok, generate large tourist revenue for the city and state. According to the latest figures, tourism makes up about 6% of the Thai economy.

Known as the 'city of angels', Bangkok was originally established by the Kingdom of Ayutthaya as a small trading post located at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River. Some of the dynasty and a few centuries later, and Bangkok has been transformed from a simple town, to the largest urban areas in Thailand. Most visitors and tourists comment that, although the vast urban sprawl of Bangkok, the city has a real relaxed pace, mainly thanks to the many parks, hideaways and historical sites dotted throughout the city.

Bangkok city

Bangkok city center is a place to live and energetic and well-known for his famous show. Siam Square shopping area of ​​the town or any Chatuchat popular Weekend Market where you can pick up a whole array of bargains and local craft goods. In many ways Bangkok is a modern Asian city, complete with good public transport system, the entire fleet of restaurants and bars. Accommodations are numerous and generally always available, with various options to suit every purse from a business trip to the backpacker student.

Rivers and canals around Bangkok also forms the central part of city life and attractions can be arranged around the waters. Private tour on the canals will take you to the busy market Damnoen Saduak floating and Rose Garden, a cultural center where you can see traditional crafts such as mats and silk weaving, painting umbrellas and fruit carvings done.

Rice Barge Cruise take a leisurely trip from central Bangkok through the busy waterway which is still an important part of Thai life, as you enjoy the beautiful scenery drifts past due. During your trip, you can sample local fruits, food and drink served on the board and admire the exotic countryside.

To view the architectural grandeur of the Grand Palace in Bangkok Thailand on the banks of Phraya River is a must, it consists of a series of traditional buildings, palaces, temples and courtyard area of ​​approximately 60 acres. Although many of the palace open to the public is still very widely used and certain areas covered.

Bangkok is also a paradise for natural beauty, all over the city there are several parks and gardens are designed to protect from further urbanization and to promote and protect native species. There is a large forest park between Yannawa and Samut Prakan, Lumphini Park. Chatuchak Park and Rama IX Park is among the largest and includes English and Japanese gardens formal botanical garden is decorated with river and pond.

Travel Info

The majority of international carriers operate a variety of flights to Thailand, including BA, Virgin and Etihad Airways, currently the world's leading airlines according to the 2010 World Travel Awards. Currently served by Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and with more than 40 million passengers every year, regular flights to Bangkok from London, or flights to Bangkok from Paris, and European and other international locations is available.