The City of Angels

Posted by admin on July 6th, 2008 filed in Day trips, Nightlife, Sightseeing

The nation’s capital as well as Thailand’s largest city, visiting and exploring Bangkok might be a mesmerizing experience. Bangkok is located in Thailand’s central region, on the Chao Praya River’s low flat plains, not faraway from the Gulf of Thailand’s northern tip. The Thais know the city as Krungthep, which means ‘City of Angels. The bustling metropolis is the country’s political, economic, cultural and educational centre.

Farther, it serves as the South East Asian nation’s main harbour. Bangkok’s history as a modern urban centre dates back to 1782 when the city was declared Siam’s capital by Rama I, a king of the Chakri Dynasty. Since that historic year Bangkok has experienced steadily development to become one of the globe’s most prominent capital cities, featuring 50 districts. Above all, Bangkok ranks among Asia’s most visited destinations. Maybe for these reasons, the city is also nicknamed ‘Venice of the East.’

Visitors to Bangkok can choose out of a wide range of varied attractions and entertainment. There are dazzling ancient Buddhist temples and spectacular palace as well as glitzy shopping malls and lively markets. Of the city’s tourist attractions, probably the most famous are the over 400 magnificent temples or wats. Comprehensive Bangkok travel guide

True gastronomist will be delighted as Bangkok offers cuisine which is simply amazing, with numerous first-class restaurants, cosy eateries and food stalls. Bangkok also provides a haven for shoppers, representing some of Asia’s finest facilities. Above all, the ‘city of angels’ is internationally renowned for having the most vibrant, naughty as well as fascinating nightlife scene.

Mesmerizing Bangkok!

Farther, in Bangkok travellers may experience a variety of fun-filled annual events and festivals, including the booming Songkran Festival, the acclaimed International Festival of Dance and Music, the Vegetarian Food Festival, and the atmospheric Festival of Lights or Loy Krathong as the Thais say.