Joanna James
Bangkok is a place that has many faces to it, and to uncover a face you have not seen in any previous trips to Bangkok, read on!
One of the more unusual things to do in Bangkok is to observe the lifestyles of the many monks of Thailand. You can check with your Bangkok hotels tour desk for information on monks' lifestyle habits, and follow the path. On most days, the expedition will have you leaving your 5 star hotel in Bangkok quite early; this is in order to visit the dawn markets which are frequented by monks seeking alms as their daily meals. Walk to the temples, observe the prayer rituals and devotions offered up by resident monks, and maybe even find a chance to have a friendly talk with a monk later.
Definitely, an unusual activity to enjoy in Bangkok, a visit to a local salt farm will be quite the experience. The perfect day out adventure, by helping out at one of these farms you learn about the manufacturing process of salt, how it's extracted from seawater and how the salt farmers earn a living from the trade. As an added bonus, you get a peek into the lifestyles of these villagers, and a chance to have a conversation with some fascinating locals.
A day tour of the city's unusual architectural marvels is quite a treat. Book a local tour or ask your Bangkok city hotel, about organising sightseeing tours to some of your favourite buildings in the city. Found near the Pathumwan Princess Hotel is the Robot Building, a treat for architecture buffs, as it is the elephant building of Chatuchak and the Temple of Dawn. History and culture buffs plus architecture enthusiasts will find Bangkok to be a marvellous place for such treasures, especially with the aid of a knowledgeable local guide.
Bangkok is not entirely given up to concrete; the place has hidden spaces that are nothing short of spectacular, and a visit to the mangrove swamps of Bangkok, will prove this theory to be correct. Exploring the swamps opens up whole new vistas, as you get to visit local villages, and see how they live, and keep a lookout for some of the nation's exotic wildlife, such as the monitor lizards, snakes and monkeys. Make sure to stop at a local restaurant for a meal, the local cuisine is tipped to be some of the best, while a relaxing chat with the locals and plenty of beautiful environs to take pictures of will help rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.
Saving the best - or maybe not - for the last, end your adventure of all things unusual, by feasting on a range of bugs. Don't fret, this is a popular culinary cuisine in Bangkok. There are special sections of street-food markets dedicated to various types of insects; fried, salted or boiled. If you do build up the nerve to try a few, they just may surprise your taste buds and turn out to be somewhat delicious. Or not.
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
