Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and its biggest city, fascinates travelers with its splendid palaces, colorful and vibrant floating markets, authentic canals, majestic temples and shrines, and, of course, with its delicious food. Bangkok, widely known as “The City of Angels” is so same and so different at the same time. It welcomes visitors with its hot and wet climate, many colors, smells and sounds – a good cocktail that makes you feel like an alien, especially the very first time in the city. Bangkok is nothing but exciting!
More and more travelers from around the world choose Bangkok as their sought-after holiday destination, unforgettable honeymoon, and as a spot for life chancing experiences. …show more content…
The Temple of Dawn, situated on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, is one of the most stunning temples and riverside landmarks in whole Thailand. Its unique riverside location and its design, featuring colorful spires simply rising to the sky, make it so unbelievable striking. The temple is open every day from early morning to late evening. It is probably most beautiful and stunning at sunset. Its most striking feature is its almost 80 meter-tall central prang decorated with seashells and porcelain and symbolizing Mount Meru, center of the universe.
Wat Pho, the Temple of Recycling Buddha is known as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage. Wat Pho, one of the oldest and largest temple complexes in Bangkok, is even better known for its more than 1,000 Buddha images and its 15 m high and 43 m long Recycling Buddha image, which is considered as one of the largest single Buddha images in the …show more content…
Bangkok is one of the best places in the country to taste traditional Thai food served in traditional settings. The food, seasoned with fresh ingredients such as lemongrass, chilies, coconut milk, and others, is a real celebration for the one’s senses. Everywhere you go, from the upmarket shopping malls, to the tiny streets of Chinatown, to the numerous markets or corners around the sacred places, you’ll find numerous vendors offering freshly made meals.
Trying Thai street food is a must. Forget the cliché about the rice. Street food is more than that. Some of the most popular street meals are kaao pad (fried rice), pad kaprao (stir-fried meat with holy basil leaves), kai jiaow (Thai-style omelette) and moo kratium prik Thai (stir-fried pork in garlic and pepper).
Believe it or not, Bangkok’s sweets and desserts deserve some attention too. Travelers should try khao niew bing (sweets sticky rice wrapped in banana husks), luk chup (bite size sweets made of bean, sugar and coconut milk), roti (pancakes with filling or