Joanna James
The ornate shrines, vibrant street life and the atmospheric big city ambience of Bangkok hardly need any introduction. Among those skyscrapers of the heartland are also oodles of adventure, awaiting to unleash your inner adventurer with the heartland's host of incredible adventure attractions.
A 40-minute drive away from the city centre is an avid adventurers' favourite, the scenic Taco Lake, which is popular for its adrenaline-pumping wakeboarding. For those who aren't quite familiar with the water sport of wakeboarding, in layman's terms, it is "water skiing" on what closely resembles a snowboard. Usually, in wakeboarding, the board is towed around by a motorboat, but at Thailand's first ever cable wake park, the metal cables that are attached to a network of motors do the job. Adding to the fun is the assortment of fresh, mouth-watering Thai food that is being served up at the facility's very own kitchen on site. Even if heart-pumping wakeboarding isn't your thing, the gorgeous scenery that surrounds the lake makes for a great spot to unwind in tranquillity.
Images of a sprawling concrete jungle are all that conjure up in our heads when we hear the name Bangkok, but did you know there lies a hidden, uninhabited island just a hop, skip and a jump away from the bustling metropolis? Bang Krachao — also known as "the Lungs of Bangkok", thanks to its remarkable shape — is an artificial island formed by a bend in the Chao Phraya River, sitting south of Bangkok. Bike around the scenic island and immerse yourself in the serenity, free of towering skyscrapers and vibrant urbanisation.
Petrol heads craving a dose of adventure in the capital city of Thailand – nothing beats a fun-filled day at Taki Racing. Treat yourself to the opportunity to hop in a real Formula One kart and hit hair-raising speeds of some 200 kilometres per hour. The exhilarating experience comes with a hefty price tag, but if you are one for automobiles and speed, then you are guaranteed to have the time of your life here at Taki Racing.
Thrill-seeking adventurers don't have to venture out of the big city to the sandy shores to satisfy your longing for a wave or two. Right in the heart of Bangkok city is Flow House 2.0, inviting you to ride the artificial waves of a double FlowRider system, letting you savour that long-awaited rush of adrenaline.
Set in the Khan Na Yao district of Bangkok is Siam Amazing Park, also known as Siam Park City. It is an amusement park brimming with fun and thrills for the whole family. Vacationing tourists could also find a fine hotel in Bangkok Sukhumvit the likes of Avani Sukhumvit Bangkok Hotel, after a day of revelling in joy.
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