Joanna James
As a tourist destination that's on everyone's bucket list, Bangkok welcomes travellers from around the world. Here are the 5 best tour options available in the Thai capital for first time visitors.
Tipped to be the best way to explore the Bangkok during a brief excursion a dinner cruise on the Chao Praya River is not just an option that business travellers and day trippers heading to Bangkok should experience. Setting sail in the afternoon hours, a Bangkok river cruise can be either a 45 minute safari or a longer journey on the River of Kings which also include a buffet dinner and on board entertainment. Offered by a plethora of resorts and local tour operators the likes of Loy Pela Voyages and countless others, selecting the best dinner cruise tour is truly a matter of personal preference. Regardless of the tour organizer, none can argue with the magical feeling travellers can encounter when meandering down the river and its iconic landmarks in the veil of night.
As both of these highlights occupy the Bangkok riverside, a Thonburi klongs and Grand Palace tour affords tourists to tick off two major highlights in the Thai capital in one go. The historic Bangkok klongs are one of the most fascinating aspects of the city as the gloating kitchens and riverfront dwellings of residents are just the tip of the ice berg of this morning tour which also takes visitors to the iconic Grand Palace. Home to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Bangkok Grand Palace is the resplendent residence of the Thai royal family. The klong and Grand Palace tour takes about 5 hours to complete so it is more suitable for culture buffs.
Occupying pride of place in Siam, SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World is a one of a kind hotspot for the travelling masses. Ranked among the largest submerged aquariums in the region, the venue is home to a whopping thirty thousand marine creatures. The only way to experience this mammoth point of interest is to sign up for an organized tour as most travellers will miss the highlights as well as the lesser known creature exhibits without the aid of a guide.
As a thriving activity hub in Rangsit a tour of Dream World is not just a must for all families holidaying in Bangkok. As one of the city's premier amusement parks, the recreational powerhouse requires at least a day long experience. Offering a host of exciting rides and theatrical shows, Dream World is divided in to 4 Dream Lands which are all set in a landscape rife with castles, swimming pools and picturesque gardens. Most tours of Dream World also include transfers from and back to one's hotel so travellers will find these tours extra convenient.
No trip to Bangkok would be complete without a tour of its breathtaking temples. From Wat Arun to Wat Pho and Wat Phra Kaew, the sheer number of historic temples occupying the Bangkok riverside demands an intensive tour.
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