Joanna James
The city of towering skyscrapers, ornate shrines and vibrant street life, Bangkok is blessed with a whole host of incredible tourist attractions that make for some delightful city touring. Come, experience the best of the lively metropolis' treasures and a truly memorable city getaway.
Set right in the heart of the city, the opulent Grand Palace is, without a doubt, Bangkok's most iconic landmark. Dating all the way back to 1782, the Grand Palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam ever since and has also been the official grounds for the king's court and his royal government until 1925. Today, the Grand Palace serves as a complex of buildings with magnificent architecture, offering tourists to Bangkok a glimpse into the bygone Thai monarchy.
Directly south of the aforementioned Grand Palace, sitting on Rattanakosin Island is Wat Phra Chetuphon, or Wat Pho, as it is known locally, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha as the tourists to the city of Bangkok know it. The ancient Buddhist temple is best known for housing its giant reclining golden Buddha, which at 45 metres in length and 15 metres in height, is one of the biggest representations of Buddha in all of Thailand.
Yearning shoppers vacationing in the city of Bangkok, make your way to the Chatuchak Weekend Market to treat yourself to a slice of authentic Thai retail therapy. The weekend-only market brings together a whopping 8,000 vendors and attracts more than 200,000 visitors every weekend, which has gained the market a landmark status and a hotspot on many Bangkok itineraries. Stroll through the atmospheric marketplace and pick up a souvenir or two to take back home.
Those seeking a quick getaway from the collage of chaos that is the bustling city of Bangkok, make your way to the tranquil Lumpini Park. The sprawling public park is one of the biggest in all of Thailand and is nestled around a gigantic lake, with trees providing ample shade to relax and unwind. Frolic on the lush green lawns, ride a swan in the unruffled waters or simply lounge on a garden chair and lose yourself in oodles of nature and beauty of this oasis of serenity.
Jim Thompson was an American entrepreneur who was once credited with reviving Thailand's dying silk industry, who also left behind another legacy for the people of Thailand — his personal home — a lovely complex of 6 Thai-style teak wood houses full of Thai art and antiques. Get your fill of striking ancient architecture and artefacts and retreat to a 5 Star Bangkok Hotel the likes of Emporium Suites by Chatrium.
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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.
