Bangkok is not only the capital city of Thailand but also its largest city and the most prominent destination in the region of Southeastern Asia. Very well acclaimed for its awe inspiring Buddhist architecture and bewitching culture, Bangkok attracts hordes of tourists and visitors throughout the year. Bangkok is also known as Krung Thep and boasts of many exciting places of interest, chic restaurants, electrifying nightlife and world class accommodation. Bangkok Hotels is a haven for every visitors and tourists in the city. Well equipped with state of the art facilities and praiseworthy service the city hotels of Bangkok are a class apart. Factually, Bangkok is segregated into 50 districts that makes it easier for the visitors to travel around the city with ease. One of the highlights of Thailand tourism is the Thai food that is well renowned throughout the world. Absolutely delicious and lip smacking it is a bet that you will be left licking your fingers. Not just delicious, but you would realize that Thai food are as within your means as they are wide ranging. And not to miss the saffron robe clad monks in the market places, on the streets and most generally everywhere in the city.
The peak tourist season to visit Bangkok begins from December to August. During this period, city weather is neither too muggy nor too scorching. From November to February rain and high temperature are relatively less frequent than during the months from July to October.
Some of the places to visit in Bangkok are:
Royal Barges National Museum
A colossally beautiful museum that exhibits striking ornamented royal boats. Among the collection you will find Suphannahong which is deemed as the most important of all barges. Made out of a single log of wood, Suphannahong which means 'golden swan’ is the world’s largest dugout barge. The largest barge in the collection stretches to 50 meter long and entails combined efforts of a 50 men crew to row it in the water. A fantastic museum that is unique and popular. The best time to watch the spectacular fleet of these boats in a procession is during the Royal Kathîn Ceremony.
Siam Ocean World
An excellent spot to watch the sea life in Bangkok is this aquarium. Here, you may indulge in one of the most challenging tasks on earth and that is to dive among the deadliest of all sharks. Now ain’t that an opportunity of a lifetime. Among the many varieties of sharks you will find Leopard sharks, Southern stingrays, Grey Nurse sharks, Eagle rays and Blacktip sharks among others.
Thewet Flower Market
A beautiful market that is one of its own kinds, the Thewet Flower Market is a place that would without a doubt mesmerize your senses. Vivid and exotic flowers like orchids, pansies, tulips etc. the market is sited at Th Samsen is a market full of exuberance and life.
National Gallery
One of the most prominent art galleries of the city, the National Gallery is a fully government supported museum that exhibits the finest of all collection in contemporary and traditional art works. Among the best attraction of the Gallery are the works of art done by Rama VI and Rama IX.
Accommodation in Bangkok is easy to find. Bangkok Hotels are available in all price brackets, ranging from luxurious and indulging five star hotels to easy on pockets and economical cheap hotels in Bangkok
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