7 exciting things to do in Bangkok

7 exciting things to do in Bangkok

 Thailand is one of the countries who have a magnificent for a tourist especially in Bangkok, there is a kind of destination things to do in Bangkok. Nowadays, Bangkok became a must visit list by a tourist from over the world. They offered kind of attraction starts from sightseeing places, food and shopping places even a nightlife is ready to be explored. Here are 7 exciting things to do in Bangkok

 

1. Wat Pho Temple

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The first things to do in Bangkok is visited Wat Pho the temple of the Reclining Buddha, this place located at Maharat Road near the Chao Phraya River. The temple is the largest temple in Thailand the length of Buddha reclining is about forty-six meter and the height is about fifty meters. The temple covered by golden leaves. Around the temple there are 108 Buddha Statue, each statue has a different of prosperity. You are not only can find statues but also 108 bowl around the statues, you can throw your coin to get the luck, but it depends on your belief, if not the coin can used for keep the temple.

If you want to know about the history of the temple you can be accompanied by a tour guide who can speak in English or another language.

 

2. The Grand Palace

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The next things to do in Bangkok is Grand Palace, this place located at Na Phra Lan Road, Old City, Bangkok. The ticket price of The Grand Palace about 500 baths the ticket also include of Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall and the palace open daily from 08:30 to 15:30. There are 35 building inside of The Grand Place and was built in 1782 on behind of King Sri Rama I government. This is one of the unusual things to do in Bangkok. The most famous attraction is Wat Phra Kaew or Temple of Emerald Buddha, this one of sacred places in this place the visitor not allowed used clothes like singlet or pants if you must visit this place just wear polite clothes if not you should rent long pants or long skirt before entering the Palace.

 

3. Chatuchak Market

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Chatuchack Market is the next things to do in Bangkok, this market is very famous and must visit place in Bangkok. This market is the biggest market in Thailand even in the world. This place opens daily start from 06.00 to 18.00, for your information the store mostly opens at 08.00 or 09.00 so its better to you come at 09.00 AM. You can find anything here even the things that you never expected before is sell in this place. The market divided into 11 sections with the stall more than 10.000 that you can explore. The 11 sections such as Clothing, Handicraft, Ceramics, Furniture & Home Decor, Plants, Pets, Books, Food & Beverage, Art & Gallery, Antiques and Miscellaneous. For you who like to bargain this place is the best place to improve your bargain skills.

 

4. Sky Train / BTS

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Bangkok now became a crowded places with their busiest local people, so if you don’t want to get a traffic jam. BTS Sky Train or Bangkok Mass Transit System is your problem solver, this sky train can accommodate your exploration in Bangkok. Watch and see Bangkok from above, the BTS has two lines such as Silom Line and Sukhumvit line. This one is non touristy things to do in Bangkok but it is worth to try because it can reach your destination faster than used bus or taxi. The BTS Sky train not only for tourists but for local people so makes sure not to take during peak hours from 07.00 to 09.00 and 16.00 to 19.00.

 

5. Siam Paragon

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The biggest lifestyle Mall in Bangkok is Siam Paragon which located at 991 Rama 1 Road, Puthumwan Bangkok its open daily from 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM. One of the expensive things to do in bangkok, because there are many high-end shops with branded items. The mall has 5 floor, on the main floor we can find a kind branded shop outlet even you can find a showroom car inside Siam Paragon, the brand such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche. If you feel tired and hungry just go up on fourth floor to get the various restaurant. Not only lifestyle and luxurious things, in entertainment area we can enjoy VIP Cinema Experience available on the Fifth Floor. Be ready for your wallet to shop in Siam Paragon.

 

6. Lumpini Park

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Get your body take a rest in Lumpini Park after bustling Bangkok and surrounding. Lumpini park has a good ambiance for relaxing your body with fresh air. On the entrance of the park, you will see The monument of King Rama IV, the wide of the park about 57 hectares, mostly the visitor of this place is retired people or elder people. Adventurous things to do in Bangkok is exploring the park with your travel partner. You can just take a walk along the jogging track, and don’t worry if you find a giant lizard just be careful and don’t disturb their activity. Even this park has a lake with paddle boat that rent for you to enjoy the lake.

 

7. Thai Massage

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End your day with Thai Massage which is very popular not only in Thailand but in a whole of the world. Then try the Thai massage originally from local people in Bangkok. The special thing on Thai massage is on the pressure point. They usually start from foot and up into your head, but it depends on your request which area of your body they want to massage. Where to find the message? Along the street you will find a shop who offers Thai Massage. This one is the best things to do in Bangkok at night. It is such a relaxing thing to release your tired during your trip to Bangkok. But if you want a private and exclusive Thai Massage just reserved your treatment at Center Point Massage & Spa.

 

So, here is the list of things to do in Bangkok that you can plan before you go on your trip in Thailand. And there is the list of recommendation hotels in Thailand that can be your list.