Joanna James
The commercial capital of Bangkok, Sukhumvit has many attractions while being home to luxury Bangkok hotels, top restaurants and extensive nightlife venues; shopping too is in plenty here.
This fabulous park is dedicated to the giants of the extinct world of Dinosaurs. Located in the Phrom Pong area on Sukhumvit Road it is a great venue for a day of excitement for the whole family. Just about every beast from the prehistoric age is present from giant T-Rex's to Velociraptors and you are given a great opportunity to pose next to the lifelike statues; besides the Phrom Pong area is ideal for locating yourself and is the best place to find a popular Sukhumvit hotel.
Located between Soi 19 and Soi 21 Terminal 21 is a fabulous shopping venue. The place offers a unique shopping experience by recreating shopping districts from across the world. For instance, you have Tokyo's main street to walk around, famous Carnaby Street of London for fashion shopping and a genuine Turkish souk to spend endless hours browsing. The food court too carries the same theme with eateries from across the world located in one place; as such you could look forward to dining in typical San Francisco style at Fisherman's Wharf. This mega mall is well located quite close to apartment hotels such as Emporium Suites by Chatrium for as all modern tourists know, booking an apartment hotel is ideal for touring Bangkok at your own pace.
Flow Rider is a beach club home to an artificial wave; there you can practise flowriding which is an amalgamation of surfing and wakeboarding. The endless wave that's pumped across an inflated ramp promises loads of fun for the entire family. Do plan a day at the theme park for soaking up the brilliant sunshine and cooling off at the pool.
If you are enjoying the homely comforts of an apartment hotel the Octave Rooftop Bar is a great 'go to place' once the sun sets. Ideal for relaxing with sunset cocktails the place is well known for its stunning views of Bangkok city and delicious tit bits. The utterly relaxing ambiance is simply a bonus in an already chic environ.
This calm and serene place is located around Sukhumvit's busiest junction, Asoke. Although surrounded by ritzy hotels and giant malls this traditional teak wood house exudes the laid-back ambiance of a typical Thai village. Do visit the museum for a taste of Thai rural living and a look at the interiors and equipment of traditional village houses.
Travelling with kids in Sukhumvit is a breeze; there are plenty of entertainment venues with Kidzoona taking top place. The perfect place to spend a few hours away from the heat or rain this centre located on the 5th floor of the Gateway Shopping Centre has everything young tykes desire for a day of fun. There are inflated slides, a soft play area, trucks to ride and even a charming pink carousel. Open to kids below the age of 12 this is a great relief to parents.
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