Joanna James
Visitors to the city of Bangkok will have the opportunity to engage in several outdoor activities and adventures, such as going on a wildlife safari, visiting Koh Kret, zip-lining, wakeboarding and more.
Visitors to Bangkok who love adventure and animals will have the chance to experience close encounters with several exotic creatures. At Safari World, visitors will be able to see diverse wildlife in two sections; Safari Park offers open-air safari experiences and Marine World features various shows with elephants, dolphins, sea lions and more. At Khao Kheow Open Safari Park, about an hour and a half's drive from the city, you may feed lions and tigers, although naturally not from your hands. The experience of feeding these fascinating creatures of the wild is sure to be a highlight of your visit.
Visitors to Bangkok are sure to notice the numerous river taxis which ply the Chao Phraya River. However, not everyone knows what can be found a short distance from the final stop on the route; the attractive Koh Kret Island. You will find that this appealing island is verdant and pleasant and not filled with innumerable tourists. On this island, you will be able to enjoy the fresh air, take a bike ride and if you arrive during a weekend, explore the vibrant marketplace. As the river taxi takes you back after nightfall, you will have the opportunity to admire the gleaming cityscape with its shimmering temples.
There can hardly be a more exhilarating activity than zip-lining across a pristine rainforest; you will be able to enjoy this experience at the impressive zip-lining course of Flight of the Gibbon in the environs of Chonburi that can be visited on an excursion from Bangkok. This spectacular zip-lining experience will provide you with the opportunity to soar through the canopy of the rainforest and fly above the floor of the jungle.
You will find that Lumpini Park which covers an area of no less than 57.6 hectares happens to be the biggest park within the central area of Bangkok. At this pleasant park, you will be able to run or cycle along a 2.5 km loop which would be perfect for training for marathons or even just a regular workout. An accommodation choice to consider from which you could conveniently visit this park would be Somerset Ekamai Bangkok where you could stay at pleasingly located serviced apartments in Ekamai.
Another exciting experience for adrenaline junkies would be skimming across the waters at Taco Lake. Here, you will have the opportunity to hold onto a rope that is linked to a cable that will whisk you across the water on a kneeboard, wakeboard or water skis. Although these activities would be suitable even for water sports novices, experienced riders will also be able to engage in tricks and jumps here.
Active visitors to Bangkok will also have the chance to engage in the traditional Thai martial art, Muay Thai, which is esteemed around the world. By doing so, you will be able to experience an authentic aspect of Thai culture whilst also enjoying some exciting action in the ring and getting a great workout too. Even if your schedule does not permit you time for an extensive course in Muay Thai, you may still visit one of the gyms in the city that offer this martial art and acquaint yourself with its principles.
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