Bangkok, or City of Angels is a popular resting place for many thousands of air passengers per year. And 'famous for its historic temples and their male nightlife, as the song chess the musical, implies. But what are the opportunities for those who travel for women, if you find yourself with a day and a night to spare in this vibrant city?
Much depends on whether this is your first visit or your first time in Asia. If so, then you need to have a real taste ofCity by the visit of some if its famous temples, historic monuments and shops.
If your time has to be a stay 24-48 hours is the best way to do this is limited by two half-day – a morning visit to the Grand Palace with ITS famous Emerald Buddha and an afternoon boat cruise on the Chao Phraya River a traditional rice barge. There are many similar tours available and can be booked together or scattered from your hotel or in the abundance of the major tour operatorsRoads. These tours generally last about four hours, so you have time to rest before the exciting sights and sounds of Bangkok (and shops).
The Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha
The Grand Palace, former residence of the Thai royal family is in many Hollywood movies and was shown a breathtaking beauty with its Golden Cheidi, the Pantheon of the Chakri kings and eight colors Towers. The park is a temple of Wat Phra Keo, which housesthe much venerated Emerald Buddha, as the protector of the kingdom and is the most sacred Buddhist country.
Make sure your camera with you and dress with respect. You may be refused entry if you wear panties on sandals, shorts or shirts without sleeves, like the Grand Palace has a strict dress code policy. Should you be denied entry to go across the street to many souvenir shops and will leave the shoes etc, or cover clothing buy cheapuntil all the aspects! The same applies to men, no sandals, sweaters or shorts.
If you have time, then walk around the corner from Wat Po, the oldest temple in Bangkok, with its huge Reclining Buddha – an ideal photo opportunity. It 'also home to the famous Thai massage school, where a longer stay, to take their course, Thai massage, Wat Po massage certificate is one of the most respected in the world.
A Rice Barge on the Chao Phraya River
ABoat trip in the afternoon, leaving the River City complex on the banks of the Chao Phraya River offers a great opportunity for some of the historical monuments of Bangkok to see an episode in a short time while living in Bangkok, weaving between the many houses along the City Klongs (rivers) and past some of the amazing temples including Wat Arun, the Magic – Temple of Dawn, the most photographed temple in Bangkok. The tour takes you up the long tailBack on the boat and boat rice quieter, where the occasion, some of the spicy Thai cuisine. Be warned, long tail boats to go to a nice pace, especially if the pilot intent Racing other boats along the river!
Shop Til U Drop
After the stop 24 hours a day on this then you leave enough time in the evening to Bangkok many shopping malls and markets to explore. Shopping in the city can continue until latenight with the nearest shopping center at 09.00 clock, but the small shops and markets remain open longer, especially in tourist areas.
Depending on your taste then a visit to Patpong night market is the tourist experience. You may need to try the glove of the advertisers, meeting the bar to attract many girls in this area, but can be fun when you visit for the first time, to be Bangkok, such as the ability, experience His more infamous side. To obtain a more peaceful, more quiet VIPSuan Lam night market, try the Night Bazaar near Lumpini Park. There are also many restaurants here and if you are lucky you can with live music.
Some of the best malls Siam Paragon and Central World Shopping Complex. Or, if you choose one or more days rather than Gaysorn Plaza and large Emporium are the exclusive purpose, the world famous fashion house. Siam Paragon is also a large aquarium, which is also worth a visit. IfIt is Thai-silk you are after then visit one of the most exclusive shops and the famous Jim Thompson Thai chain called Naraya Phand, famous for Thai handicrafts.
If you are affected by the happiness of seeing you work with a weekend, then Chauchak Weekend Market Mo Chit Skytrain station a "must see" it. With over 15,000 booths, this market is probably the largest in the world to be. The prices here are cheaper compared to shopping centers and sold in this market, everything possiblefrom simple cotton T-shirt for exotic animals and plants.
Restaurants and Bars
After your shopping, you many want to try some of the many restaurants and bars. Food is everywhere in Bangkok, all hours of day and night – food seems to be the national sport of Thailand. Some good restaurants) are located around the World Square shopping area of Siam (Siam Paragon), Sukhumvit (The Emporium) and the Chidlom (Central select your region and then abit 'of reading. famous bars and nightclubs, with a touch exclusive property Sukhumvit's Bed Supper Club, with, as its name suggests, beds on the walls. This amazing lounge has all white interior designer and plays music funk and techno. The Q Bar, Sukhumvit is also a club of New York-style theme parties and plays the latest sounds of the West. Instead, you may be interested in sampling some Thai culture with a gala dinner and traditional Thai dance show, this canbooked through a travel agent.
Extension
If you have more time to spare then a visit to the house of Jim Thompson, near the National Stadium Skytrain station have, is a great way to experience Some traditional Thai architecture and learn more about the father of the Thai silk industry and His mysterious disappearance in the jungle Malaysia in 1967. This is a nice quiet cafe here where you can sit and enjoy the garden. Then of course there are countless Thai Spa- Take a Thai massage before your flight now pamper themselves with some vegetables and beauty treatments, all at a fraction of the cost back home.
Bangkok is a lively, cosmopolitan, rich in history. During a short break is not nearly enough time to take in all the temples, cultural attractions and shopping opportunities, some of these suggestions will give you a taste for the return will be later!