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Bangkok is a city with character. It is one of those very few places in the world that leave you besotted because of an eclectic fusion of traditional and modern as well as heritage and development. With its ability to charm travellers across the ages, there are a plenty of things to do in the city.
As it is easier to get lost in the city that thrives on chaos, we bring you the insider’s view of the best in Bangkok right here. Here goes:
The best areas to be explored in Bangkok
The Siam Square area in the heart of the city is bustling with modern skyscrapers, overhead railways, and flashy billboards – everything that you expect from a modern metropolis. It’s the best area to see a city gripped with a fast-pace. If you need a little contrast, head to the rural Thaling Chan. Located on the western suburbs of Bangkok, it is an oasis laden with orchid farms and fruit plantations. A boat ride or a cruise along the narrow canals, covering the floating markets only makes the entire experience more surreal.
The best specimens of architecture in Bangkok
A collection of Bangkok’s culture and traditions, the new Bangkok Art and Culture Museum is one of the ‘must explore’ places in Bangkok. Jim Thompson House Museum, near Siam Square is another excellent avenue to get a glimpse into the Thai way of life. Dedicated to an eponymous businessman of the Thai silk industry, the museum boasts a great selection of Thai art from his personal collection. To explore Thai Buddhist architecture, make way to Wat Phu on a leisurely stroll.
The best food in Bangkok
Bangkok is one of the best places in the world for lovers of good food. The Thai food, known for its intricate balance of detail and variety, find many admirers across the globe resulting in a considerable increase in the number of Thai restaurants all around the world. So when you are in Bangkok, you would naturally wish to enjoy the most authentic Thai food available to show appreciation for this rich cuisine. We would recommend that you Head to Baan Khanitha, a restaurant known to work hard to only focus on the local ingredients for their dishes. For families, Ban Kamnan on Luang Phaeng Road can be a good choice. If you would rather eat at one of the places known for authentic Thai cuisine, Chinatown will be your best bet.
The best bars in Bangkok
Bangkok, the glittery capital of Thailand, is a city that hardly sleeps. The night owls among the tourists as well as the locals ensure that the many bars in the city are up and alive right till the dawn. The Skybar at Libua on Silom is a great place to give you a good high, quite literally. Sitting on the 64th floor of a skyscraper, the bar offers panoramic views of the Bangkok city. Be sure to reach at the sunset for a memorable experience. For the lovers of jazz, Brown Sugar Jazz Boutique on Phrasumen Road in Banglamphu is one of the great places to spend the night away.
The best ways to explore Bangkok
Bangkok often is jammed with heavy traffic, making it an ideal place to be explored on foot. Also, the streets of Bangkok are flurried by local markets and places of interest to the tourists that are best explored on foot. You may also use the local buses and the metro to explore a hidden side of Bangkok shaded from the taxi-users. Then there, of course, are boats that let you explore the many mysterious canals and tunnels of the city.
