Bangkok Attractions Overview

Bangkok is an intoxicating mixture of aromas, sights and visual delights. A city of infi nite layers-get beneath one and you'll reveal another, but that could take years. In this section, you'll fi nd a selection of Bangkok's traditional “must see” attractions. If you're only here for a short time, you should allow 3-5 days to catch all the sights.

Bangkok indeed has been a host of attractions to offer and is not just a place to visit briefl y on your way to somewhere else. The city is dotted with over 400 glittering Buddhist temples of great beauty and fascination, magnifi cent palaces, classical dance extravaganzas, and traditional ways of life, especially along the timeless canals and the Chao Phraya River, the “River of Kings”, which winds through the city.

Culinary Attractions
Bangkok also offers some of the best food on the planet - authentic Thai cuisine alongside the very best dishes from almost every part of the world. The many fl avors of Thai food have delighted food connoisseurs the world over. Thai food has become synonymous with spicy oriental cuisine.

Culture and Friendliness of Thai People Attraction
It is said that Bangkok is one of the safest cities to visit. A large number of tourists travel here because of the many attractions, which include the friendly people and wonderful culture. Thai people are very generous and have a family based culture, calling their neighbors “pee” (older brother or sister) or “nong” (younger brother or sister).

Shopping Attractions
The City has become a shopping heaven from the exotic Chatuchak Weekend Market to international brand name boutiques at luxurious shopping centers. Bangkok is one of Asia's originators of chic spas and medical tourism centers. It is a city where one moment you can be in the 21st century and the next walking through antiquity.

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